acciona.org has extended its renewable energy program in the Peruvian Amazonia, delivering photovoltaic microgrids to remote native communities and significantly improving access to clean, sustainable electricity.
Local Management and Community Role
Following the organisation’s collaborative approach, each community manages its own energy service through a local committee, with technical support and oversight from acciona.org. Service schedules are adapted to local needs, jointly agreed upon by the community and the foundation.
The newly operational microgrids in Diamante Azul and San Rafael are already transforming daily life:
- Diamante Azul now has eight hours of electricity daily—double its previous supply—powered by a 148.8 kWp solar plant serving 86 homes, two community centers, and public lighting.
- San Rafael, which previously had no electricity, now benefits from a 105.6 kWp solar plant providing power to 44 homes, five community centers, and a streetlight network.
Further installations are underway:
- San Carlos will supply power to 60 homes.
- Santa María de Loreto will benefit 80 homes.
Both will also power community centers and streetlights.
In remote areas, standalone residential photovoltaic systems continue to serve homes far from village centers, complementing the microgrid model first launched in Copal Urco in 2021. This model earned the Energy Excellence Award from OLADE in 2024 for its affordability, reliability, and sustainability.
Impact on Native Communities
The initiative prioritises indigenous participation and respects local traditions, ensuring projects preserve territories and support self-determined development.
The Peruvian Amazon is home to 51 indigenous peoples—including Kichwa, Kukama Kukamiria, Wampis, Achuar, Awajún, Quechuas, and Matsigenka—out of 55 nationwide, according to the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.
Since 2009, acciona.org has operated in Peru through its Light at Home program, which now reaches 65,000 people across Cajamarca, Loreto, Amazonas, and Cusco.
