Yinson Renewables officially launched the Matarani Solar Plant in a ceremony attended by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, at the Country Club Lima Hotel in Peru.
The event was also graced by Tengku Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Malaysian Ambassador to Peru, Ahmad Irham Ikmal Hisham. Alongside them were key officials from Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines, including Minister Romulo Mucho Mamani, Minister of Production Sergio González Guerrero, and Deputy Minister of Electricity Victor Teodoro Carlos Estrella. Senior leadership from Yinson Group and Yinson Renewables were also present.
The 97 MWp Matarani Solar Plant, located in the Mollendo Desert in Peru's Arequipa region, began full operations in September 2024. Designed to produce 260 GWh of renewable energy annually, the plant will provide electricity to approximately 62,000 Peruvian households.
During the event, Yinson Group CEO Lim Chern Yuan shared the company's positive experience in Peru, highlighting the strong partnerships and supportive policies that have driven Yinson's success in the region. "In Peru, we have found excellent partners and supportive policies for an inclusive transition, leading us to build a robust renewables pipeline in the region," Lim said. "We thank the Peruvian and Malaysian governments for their support, enabling Yinson to operate smoothly and collaborate across borders."
Yinson Renewables CEO David Brunt also spoke at the event, expressing pride in the plant's operational milestone. "Yinson Renewables is thrilled to celebrate Matarani Solar Plant officially entering its full operational phase. As a Malaysian company, we are very proud to contribute to Peru's energy transition and to be a good example of effective cooperation across APEC," Brunt said. He also reiterated Yinson's commitment to the energy transition, with plans for further projects in Peru and globally.
The Matarani Solar Plant marks a significant step in Yinson's renewable energy efforts, reinforcing its role in advancing the global energy transition while contributing to both Peru's and Malaysia's energy development goals.
