Peru approves concession of Pichu Pichu and Chachani solar projects in Arequipa

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The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru has approved the concession of Spanish renewable energy company Continua Energias Positivas for the development of two solar projects with a combined capacity of 160 MW. 

Continua Energias Positivas will develop the 60 MW CSF Continua Pichu Pichu and the 100 MW CSF Continua Chachani photovoltaic (PV) projects for a total investment of about US$200 million. 

The two solar plants will be built in the La Joya district, in Arequipa. Trina Solar Co Ltd will supply solar modules for the projects. 

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