Energy in Peru - Summary of Private Participation in The Electricity Sector

Summary of Private Participation in The Electricity Sector

The structural reform process that started in 1992 unbundled the vertically integrated state monopoly and led to the privatization of the electricity sector. Today, private companies dominate the generation sector with almost 70% of capacity in their hands. Although there are about 40 companies that generate electricity for the market, just 4 of them (EDEGEL S.A.A., ElectroperĂș S.A., EnergĂ­a del Sur S.A. and EGENOR) account for 70% of the total capacity.

As for transmission, 100% is in the hands of several private companies, while 71% of electricity distributed and 45% of the existing clients were also controlled by private companies.

Activity Private participation (%)
Generation 69% of installed capacity, 60% of production
Transmission 100%
Distribution 45% of clients, 71% of electricity distributed
Investment Private participation (%)
Generation (2005) 90%
Transmission (2005) 100%
Distribution (2005) 52%
Rural electrification 0%

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