The 242 MW project was enabled by a long-term PPA with Celepsa, a Grupo UNACEM company. Babilonia is part of the La Joya complex in Arequipa, Peru, which totals nearly 700 MWdc.
- The 242 MW project was enabled by a long-term PPA with Celepsa, a Grupo UNACEM company
- Babilonia is part of the La Joya complex in Arequipa, Peru, which totals nearly 700 MWdc
- Construction will support around 500 jobs locally, with full commercial operation anticipated before in the first half of 2027.
Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has commenced construction at the 242 MWdc Babilonia solar project in Arequipa, Peru.
Babilonia forms part of the La Joya complex in Arequipa, which has a total planned capacity of nearly 700 MWdc and includes Zelestra’s 300 MW San Martín solar project - operational since 2025 and the largest solar plant in Peru - alongside an additional 125 MW project in advanced development. In total, 394,000 bifacial solar panels will be installed, with commercial operation set to begin in the first half of 2027.
The project was enabled by a long-term power purchase agreement with Celepsa, a leading company in the Peruvian electricity sector. This agreement will supply the company's regulated, mining and industrial customers, helping to guarantee reliable, competitive and sustainable supply of electricity for key sectors of the Peruvian economy.
Eduardo Rivas, CEO of Celepsa, said: 'Celepsa’s participation in this project is part of our strategy to ensure a reliable and competitive energy supply for our customers, supporting the development of the country’s energy sector.'
José Luis García Pérez, CEO of Zelestra in Latin America, said: 'Peru is a key market for Zelestra in the region. Babilonia reflects our long-term commitment to developing large-scale, reliable and high-performance projects that generate value for our customers, drive the energy transition and contribute to the economic and social development of the communities where we operate.'
During construction, Babilonia will support more than 500 direct jobs, with a focus on local labor. Once operational, it will produce enough clean energy to supply approximately 350,000 Peruvian homes, reducing dependence on fossil sources and reinforcing the security of the national electricity system.
Source: Zelestra
