Peru continues to expand its renewable energy capacity, and the recently commissioned Anashironi Hydropower Plant is a great example of how modern hydropower projects can combine efficiency, sustainability, and smart use of existing infrastructure.
Located in the Junín region, Anashironi was planned as an expansion of the existing Renovandes H1 facility. While using the same water conveyance system, it operates independently and adds an impressive 21.2 MW of capacity to the regional grid.
The plant is equipped with a vertical 5‑jet Pelton turbine, designed for a net head of 302.9 m and a design flow of 7.85 m³/s. Alongside the turbine, the project includes a 23 MVA synchronous generator, hydraulic power unit, inlet valve, control systems and two transformers for grid connection.
What makes the project notable is not only the high efficiency of its core technology, but also the way it integrates into the existing setup, avoiding new civil works and minimizing environmental impact.
GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH delivered the complete electromechanical package and successfully commissioned the plant earlier this year.
For full project insights and more technical details, read the original article by GUGLER
