Renewable Energy Consumption: Peru

Analysis# Peru Renewable Energy Consumption Peru's renewable energy consumption reached 30.6% of total energy in 2021, a modest recovery from the recent low of 27.1% in 2019. The country's peak renewable share was 41.2% in 2001, meaning current levels remain 25% below that mark. Over the three-decade period from 1990 to 2021, renewable consumption declined 22.3%, reflecting a long-term shift toward non-renewable energy sources despite Peru's substantial hydroelectric and renewable potential. A notable inflection occurred in 2020, when renewable consumption spiked to 31.6%, likely due to reduced demand during pandemic lockdowns. The 2021 figure of 30.6% suggests this uptick may not persist as energy demand normalizes. The 2012–2019 downward trend—dropping from 30.8% to 27.1%—indicates structural changes in Peru's energy mix, with continued fossil fuel expansion outpacing renewable generation growth.