Acciona Secures Peru’s Green Light for Two Major Transmission Projects

In a move that could reshape the electric landscape of southern Peru, Acciona has just clinched environmental clearance from the General Directorate of Environmental Affairs for Electricity (DGAAE). The approval covers two high‑voltage projects – the 220 kV Caclic‑Jaén Norte Link and the 220 kV Ica‑Poroma Link – together with the necessary substations.

The Caclic‑Jaén line is set to reinforce the grid in the Cajamarca and Amazonas regions, especially the Bagua‑Jaén Electricity System. Over roughly 180 km of new towers, the route will thread through rural villages like Paclas, Dunia Chico, San Jerónimo, San Miguel de Chosgón and San Cristóbal de Olto. A brand‑new substation at Jaén Norte and upgrades to existing facilities will give the area a sturdier, more reliable supply – a crucial step as local demand climbs.

Meanwhile, the Ica‑Poroma corridor aims to lift transmission capacity across the provinces of Ica, Nasca and Palpa. Spanning just over 100 km, the plan includes rerouting the L‑2315/L‑2391 lines, expanding both Ica and Poroma substations, and adding an Intermedia 220 kV substation. Communities such as Yauca de Cocharcas and Señor Luren will see the lines snake close to their borders, promising better service and a conduit for future renewable projects.

Both projects are pencilled in for a 30‑year concession, covering construction, operation and maintenance. Acciona’s vision is clear: deliver a more dependable grid that can accommodate growing energy needs while paving the way for non‑conventional renewable sources – think solar and wind farms that are already sprouting across the country.

Beyond the technical gains, the two links are projected to benefit roughly 370,000 people, bolstering economic activity in regions that have long wrestled with intermittent power. The Ica‑Poroma line, in particular, will dovetail with the Punta Lomitas and Dunas power plants and feed into the National Interconnected Electricity System (SEIN), knitting together the broader national network.

Acciona’s recent triumph follows a busy period for the firm, which earlier this year sealed financing for a New Zealand highway project alongside Aberdeen Investments. The company’s expanding footprint in infrastructure underscores a broader strategy: marry sustainable energy goals with robust, long‑term assets.

With the DGAAE’s stamp of approval, the next steps involve detailed engineering, procurement and, eventually, ground‑breaking. If all goes to plan, the transmission lines could start energising Peruvian homes and businesses within the next few years, marking a significant stride toward a cleaner, more resilient power future.