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Data Center Power & Policy in Peru
Every government action on data centers and power in Peru that we have verified: moratoriums, grid rules, incentives, tariffs and plans, with the power indicators that drive site selection.
By Amit Jain
Reviewed by Deepti Agrawal
Updated 13 October 2026
In short
As of 13 October 2026, DC Market Insights tracks 6 government actions on data centers and power in Peru, 5 of them in force. We have found no moratorium or restriction on new data centers in force in Peru. 1 incentive scheme applies: Law 32449 Private Special Economic Zones (ZEEP) tax and customs regime.
Market snapshot
Peru power and policy: key facts
- Renewable share of electricity generation: 62.6% (2025). Rank 3 of 24 tracked countries, highest first.
- Latest change: Law 32449 Private Special Economic Zones (ZEEP) tax and customs regime (Congress of the Republic / MINCETUR, 26 Sep 2025).
- By type: 2 regulation, 2 power tariff, 1 incentive and 1 renewable energy.
Power indicators for Peru
Latest official figure for each indicator, with earlier years where we have them.
In force now in Peru
Power tariff (1)
Free-user electricity regime (Supreme Decree 022-2009-EM, Reglamento de Usuarios Libres)
Consumers with maximum annual demand above 2,500 kW are free users and buy power on negotiated contracts with generators or distributors instead of regulated tariffs; users between 200 kW and 2,500 kW may choose regulated or free status.
2,500 kW Mandatory free-user threshold; optional band 200-2,500 kW
Incentive (1)
Law 32449 Private Special Economic Zones (ZEEP) tax and customs regime
Law 32449 (El Peruano, 26 Sep 2025) creates Private Special Economic Zones for accredited industrial, assembly and service activities: 0% income tax for the first five years, rising in steps to 15% from year 21 (up to 25 years), IGV relief on transactions inside the zone and primary customs zone status. Users must invest at least 2,000 UIT. Data centers are not named; eligibility depends on accreditation by MINCETUR and the sector ministry. Implementing regulation approved in April 2026.
0 % Income tax rate years 1-5; 7.5% from year 6, 10% from 11, 12.5% from 16, 15% from 21
Renewable energy (1)
Law 32249 amending Law 28832 on efficient electricity generation (open supply tenders, power and energy blocks)
Law 32249, published in El Peruano on 19 Jan 2025, amends Law 28832. It lets all available generation technologies, including solar and wind, compete in electricity supply tenders and allows energy and power to be bid in separate blocks (joint power-and-energy purchases limited to the peak block in the first 12 months). It caps the firm power any generator can contract with free users and distributors. The government expects it to unlock about US$14 billion of renewable generation, widening contract options for large loads such as data centers.
Regulation (2)
AI law regulation (Supreme Decree 115-2025-PCM) – cloud computing for AI in the public sector
Regulation of Law 31814 on artificial intelligence, published 9 Sep 2025, in force 90 business days later with phased obligations (public bodies 1-3 years; private sectors 1-4 years, energy and mining 3 years). Art. 19 lets the Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation (SGTD) enable public cloud computing resources for public, research and academic users; Art. 7 asks for systems that minimise energy and resource use.
Personal data protection regulation (Supreme Decree 016-2024-JUS) – cross-border transfer rules
New regulation of Law 29733, published 30 Nov 2024, replacing DS 003-2013-JUS. Cross-border transfers of personal data are allowed when the recipient country has an adequate level of protection (declared by resolution of the data protection authority) or when the exporter gives adequate guarantees such as model contract clauses; transfers are communicated and entered in the National Personal Data Protection Register.
Announced and proposed
Measures that are not yet in force. Status changes when the rule takes effect or is withdrawn.
MINEM draft decree on payments by free users buying from the short-term market (RM 360-2024-MINEM/DM)
MINEM published for comment (10 days) a draft supreme decree amending DS 069-2006-EM, 022-2009-EM, 021-2012-EM and 018-2020-EM to set how large free users that buy energy on the short-term market (MCP) pay the FISE surcharge, secondary and complementary transmission tolls and the rural electrification contribution. Large free users may buy up to 10% of their maximum demand on the MCP. Adoption of the final decree not confirmed in this check.
10 % Share of maximum demand (last 12 months) large free users may buy on the short-term market
Timeline of data center and power policy in Peru
| Date | Action | Type | Status | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | Law 32449 Private Special Economic Zones (ZEEP) tax and customs regime | Incentive | In force | Congress of the Republic / MINCETUR |
| 9 Sep 2025 | AI law regulation (Supreme Decree 115-2025-PCM) – cloud computing for AI in the public sector | Regulation | In force | Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) – SGTD |
| 19 Jan 2025 | Law 32249 amending Law 28832 on efficient electricity generation (open supply tenders, power and energy blocks) | Renewable energy | In force | Congress of the Republic / Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) |
| 30 Nov 2024 | Personal data protection regulation (Supreme Decree 016-2024-JUS) – cross-border transfer rules | Regulation | In force | Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (MINJUSDH) – National Authority for Personal Data Protection |
| 17 Sep 2024 | MINEM draft decree on payments by free users buying from the short-term market (RM 360-2024-MINEM/DM) | Power tariff | Proposed | Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) |
| 15 Apr 2009 | Free-user electricity regime (Supreme Decree 022-2009-EM, Reglamento de Usuarios Libres) | Power tariff | In force | Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) |
How Peru compares
Latest official figures for the countries we track.
| Country | Industrial power price | Renewable share | Grid emission factor | Restrictions in force | Incentives in force |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | 39% (2025) | — | 0 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | — | 2% (2025) | — | 0 | 0 |
| Belgium | 183 USD/MWh (2025) | 34.3% (2025) | 0.19 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 0 |
| Brazil | — | 86.8% (2025) | 0.07 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 1 |
| Chile | — | 66% (2025) | 0.24 kgCO2/kWh (2023) | 0 | 0 |
| Colombia | — | — | 0.22 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 2 |
| France | 104 USD/MWh (2025) | 27% (2025) | 0.02 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 1 |
| Germany | 180 USD/MWh (2025) | 58.8% (2025) | 0.34 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 1 | 0 |
| India | 82.1 USD/MWh (2025) | 28.7% (2026) | 0.68 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 5 |
| Indonesia | 62.9 USD/MWh (2024) | 16.3% (2025) | 0.68 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 1 |
| Ireland | 234 USD/MWh (2025) | 41.3% (2024) | 0.20 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 2 | 0 |
| Japan | — | 23.1% (2024) | 0.45 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 0 |
| Kazakhstan | — | 14.6% (2025) | 0.81 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 0 |
| Malaysia | 105 USD/MWh (2026) | 21% (2025) | 0.74 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 1 | 1 |
| Nepal | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 148 USD/MWh (2025) | 49% (2025) | 0.20 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 4 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 97.5 USD/MWh (2026) | 34.7% (2025) | — | 0 | 1 |
| Peru | — | 62.6% (2025) | — | 0 | 1 |
| Russia | — | 17.6% (2025) | — | 2 | 0 |
| Singapore | 189 USD/MWh (2025) | 2.1% (2024) | 0.40 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 0 |
| South Korea | — | 9.8% (2025) | — | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | — | 60.2% (2025) | — | 0 | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 120 USD/MWh (2026) | 8.8% (2024) | 0.47 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | 234 USD/MWh (2026) | 52.1% (2025) | 0.15 kgCO2/kWh (2026) | 1 | 1 |
| United States | 86.2 USD/MWh (2025) | 24% (2025) | 0.35 kgCO2/kWh (2023) | 0 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 83.3 USD/MWh (2026) | 19.4% (2025) | — | 1 | 0 |
Questions
Is there a data center moratorium in Peru?
We have found no moratorium or restriction on new data centers in force in Peru as of 13 October 2026. Proposed or announced measures, if any, are listed in the timeline.
What incentives does Peru offer data centers?
In force: Law 32449 Private Special Economic Zones (ZEEP) tax and customs regime. Each is listed with its authority and dates on this page.
How much of Peru’s electricity is renewable?
Renewables supplied 62.6% of electricity generation in Peru in 2025.
Where does this data come from?
Each action comes from a page we opened: a law, regulation, gazette notice, ministry or regulator release, grid operator notice or investment agency page, and only when official text is not available a company or trade publication. A second analyst re-opens the source before an item is published. Government sources are linked on the page; all sources come with the Excel data.
What counts as a restriction or moratorium?
A government or grid operator rule that stops, pauses, caps or conditions new data center capacity or grid connections, for a country or a region within it. Proposals are shown as proposed until they take effect.
How are power prices compared?
We use each country’s official statistics for industrial or non-household electricity, converted to US dollars per MWh at the average rate for the year where needed, and show the year and source. Contract prices for data centers can differ.
How often is it updated?
Countries are reviewed on a rolling schedule and changes are added as they are announced. Each item shows the date of the action.
Global capacity
How much data center capacity is installed worldwide?
Installed and forecast capacity in MW by region and country, 2020 to 2035, with low, base and high cases. Updated every quarter.
Choosing a market or a site?
Our analysts prepare country briefings on power, grid access, incentives and permits, with every source, in Excel.