Agroexportaciones Nor Peru S.A.C. (Agronor Perú) announced on April 28 that it has implemented a solar-powered water supply system for its organic banana production in Piura, with support from the ProInnóvate Program of the Ministry of Production.
The project aims to improve operational efficiency, lower costs, and reduce environmental impact in agricultural processes. Denis Infante, a representative of Agronor Perú, said the initiative is expected to replace 22 percent of energy used by the irrigation system, increase energy efficiency by 35 percent, and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent within the first year.
The sustainable irrigation system includes a photovoltaic plant with solar modules, smart meters, communication systems, and automated controls. The company plans to assess results after twelve months before deciding whether to expand the use of solar power across its operations. “The results obtained in a period of twelve months will be used to decide on expanding the photovoltaic solar system for our operations,” Infante said.
Technical validation and optimization were funded through non-reimbursable resources from ProInnóvate’s Business Innovation – Climate Change competition. This funding line seeks to develop new or improved products or processes that help reduce Peru’s carbon footprint and address climate change effects. “Through this financing line, the program of the Ministry of Production seeks to reduce Peru’s carbon footprint through developing new or improved products or processes that allow us to face climate crisis effects,” according to Infante.
The Ministry of Production serves producers, entrepreneurs and communities throughout Peru according to its official website. It issues regulations designed to strengthen sustainable development in fishing, aquaculture and industry according to its official website. The ministry is responsible for crafting national policies related to fishing, aquaculture as well as micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises according to its official website.
Broader efforts include promoting social inclusion and better living conditions for fishermen and producers across Peru through harmonious development initiatives as reported by the ministry’s official website. The ministry also operates multiple facilities in San Isidro, Lima—including central headquarters—and business development centers according to its official site.
The Ministry has received international recognition from organizations such as OECD for sustainable fishing practices while providing technical assistance services nationwide as stated on their official page.
