What Celepsa does

Celepsa is a Peruvian energy generation and commercialization company founded in 2010, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo UNACEM (a diversified Peruvian cement and construction-materials conglomerate). The company owns and operates an effective generation capacity of 543 MW anchored by the 220 MW Central Hidroeléctrica El Platanal in the Cañete river basin (operational since 2010) and the Termochilca thermal power plant (Santo Domingo de los Olleros). Through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Celepsa supplies electricity to regulated, mining, and industrial clients across Peru, with named relationships including Zijin Mining's La Arena unit (I-REC certificates) and cement-sector clients in Lima and Junín. The portfolio is being expanded with the 242 MWdc Babilonia solar facility in Arequipa (part of the ~700 MWdc La Joya complex), with commercial operations targeted for H1 2027 under a long-term PPA with Zelestra.

The company's technology platform is built around a modern Control Center inaugurated in May 2023 and designed under ISO 11064 international standards, which remotely operates 250 MW of directly-held assets and manages dispatch of an additional 400 MW of hydrothermal capacity 24/7/365. An IoT sensor network across hydroelectric plants feeds real-time operational data into the Control Center, while hyper-automation systems handle regulatory reporting to COES and Osinergmin. The product portfolio spans core energy supply (PPA energy, demand management, I-REC certificates), infrastructure solutions (self-generation, Battery Energy Storage Systems, electrical interconnection, power quality, capacitor banks, transmission lines at 220 kV and 60 kV), and advisory services (decarbonization, regulatory advisory, frequency regulation, plus a renewable energy laboratory for a cement client).

Celepsa's business model is anchored on long-dated, contract-based recurring PPA revenue from enterprise clients, supplemented by managed-services revenue from infrastructure development (BESS, transmission, self-generation) and professional-services revenue from demand management and regulatory advisory. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales — no resellers or marketplace channels — with dedicated commercial teams ([email protected], [email protected]) handling PPA negotiations, BESS deployment, and bespoke decarbonization projects. Pricing is per-contract and not publicly disclosed, but value drivers include 100% carbon-neutral supply, competitive PPA pricing via the diversified hydro-thermal portfolio, and quantifiable outcomes such as peak-shaving savings and carbon footprint reduction for ESG compliance.

Name

Celepsa

Legal name

Celepsa

Website

https://celepsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Celepsa is a Peruvian energy generation and commercialization company with 543 MW of hydroelectric and thermal capacity, supplying electricity via long-term PPAs to regulated, mining, and industrial clients across Peru as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo UNACEM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Power Generation and Supply

NAICS

Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111), Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation (221112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility-Scale Generator PPAs (Project Offtake) (EUAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA), Electrical BOP & Collection Systems (MV/HV Cabling, Switchgear, Protection, Grounding) (EUAMAFAD)

Keywords

• Hydroelectric power generation
• Renewable energy supply
• Power purchase agreements
• Industrial energy solutions
• Energy storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Energy Supply via PPA: Long-term Power Purchase Agreements supplying electricity to regulated, mining, and industrial clients. Provides 100% carbon neutral energy with 24/7 monitoring and competitive pricing.
2. Infrastructure Development and Operation: Celepsa finances, executes, and operates electrical infrastructure projects for clients including transmission lines, substations, and BESS systems. Revenue generated through energy savings and transmission cost reductions passed to clients.
3. I-REC Certificates: International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) issued to clients to guarantee renewable energy origin and support carbon footprint reduction goals.
4. Demand Management Services: Intelligent modulation or reduction of energy consumption to generate savings, including coordinated strategies for self-generation asset management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Celepsa generates and commercializes electric power through hydroelectric and thermal assets with an effective capacity of 543 MW, delivering electricity to regulated, mining, and industrial clients under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The company also finances, builds, and operates customer-specific energy infrastructure including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), transmission lines, substations, and self-generation projects, complemented by I-REC renewable energy certificates and energy management services.

Product overview

Celepsa operates as an energy generation and commercialization platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy solutions. The core offering centers on power generation with an effective capacity of 543 MW through diverse technologies including hydroelectric and thermal sources, delivered via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The product ecosystem integrates supply services (Energy Supply, Demand Management, I-REC Certificates), infrastructure solutions (Self-Generation, BESS, Electrical Interconnection, Power Quality), and advisory services (Regulatory Advisory, Frequency Regulation, Decarbonization). Digital infrastructure capabilities include a Control Center operating since May 2023, IoT sensor networks, automation systems, and unified communications. The company also operates the Babilonia 242MWdc solar facility in Peru's La Joya complex. The portfolio is delivered primarily to regulated, mining, and industrial clients across Peru.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Supply (Suministro de energía) Power supply through long-term PPAs delivering 100% carbon-neutral electricity from a diversified generation portfolio to regulated, mining, and industrial clients in Peru, with 24/7 monitoring and competitive pricing.
• Demand Management (Gestión de demanda) Intelligent modulation or reduction of client energy consumption to generate savings while maintaining operational continuity, coordinated through Celepsa's Control Center.
• I-REC Renewable Energy Certificates International Renewable Energy Certificates guaranteeing that consumed energy comes from 100% renewable sources to support ESG reporting and carbon footprint reduction goals.
• Self-Generation (Autogeneración) Development of photovoltaic systems, hydroelectric power plants, or other technologies enabling clients to produce their own energy, including financing, implementation, and ongoing operation by Celepsa.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Battery Energy Storage System implementation at client facilities to reduce power and transmission costs, decrease CO2 emissions, and improve supply continuity by charging during off-peak hours and discharging during peak demand.
• Electrical Interconnection Studies of electrical system complexity to ensure operational continuity and growth, finding and implementing appropriate interconnection solutions and infrastructure for industrial clients.
• Power Quality Solutions Energy diagnostics identifying low power quality episodes and providing technologies to improve power quality, including financing and implementation of corrective solutions.
• Capacitor Banks 15 MVAR capacity capacitor banks improving voltage quality and safety of electrical systems, with implementations executed in two phases for mining operations.
• Transmission Lines (220 kV and 60 kV) High-voltage transmission lines and substation development including modernization of existing equipment, delivered as infrastructure projects for industrial clients.
• Decarbonization Services Expert assistance helping customers understand and manage their carbon footprint, including carbon footprint certificates and solutions reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Regulatory Advisory Services Identification of opportunities and threats in existing electricity regulations to maintain comprehensive energy management and inform clients about changing regulatory frameworks.
• Frequency Regulation Services Services helping the National Interconnected Power System (SEIN) maintain real-time supply and demand balance and assisting other power plants with frequency regulation obligations.
• Renewable Energy Laboratory Custom-built micro-scale renewable technology testing facility including solar panels, wind power systems, weather stations, and EV charging stations, designed to analyze renewable configurations for industrial clients.
• Conservation Area Renewable Energy Solar photovoltaic systems for private conservation areas including lighting systems and EV charging centers, delivered as integrated off-grid solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces electricity bills through BESS peak shaving
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• EDPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Celepsa and EDP signed a solar-battery PPA in Spain, indicating a partnership for renewable energy project development combining solar generation with battery storage.
• ZelestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZelestra is developing the Babilonia 242MWdc solar facility in Arequipa, Peru as part of the La Joya solar complex (targeting ~700MWdc). Celepsa holds a long-term PPA with Zelestra to supply renewable energy to regulated, mining, and industrial clients across Peru. Commercial operations expected H1 2027.
• Grupo UNACEMflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCelepsa is a Grupo UNACEM company, part of one of Peru's largest industrial groups. UNACEM provides corporate policies, sustainability frameworks, and operational synergies including the 'Vida Primero' safety program and Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• COES (Committee of Economic Operation of the National Interconnected System)coreTechnology or IntegrationCelepsa coordinates with COES and other SEIN (National Interconnected Power System) agents through its modern control center, managing dispatch and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• PECIER (Peruvian Committee of Regional Energy Integration Commission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCelepsa is a member of PECIER, a non-governmental organization of electric companies seeking knowledge exchange, benchmarking, and international vision of the sector for business improvement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Iberdrola: Spanish-headquartered global utility with a large Latin American renewables and BESS footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering generation, BESS, and PPA-structured supply across multiple Latam geographies.
• Statkraft: Norwegian state-owned renewables IPP with global hydro, wind and solar assets and a growing Latin American presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent with deep hydrology expertise and PPA-based supply to industrial off-takers.
• Enel Green Power: Global renewables arm of Enel developing and operating utility-scale solar, wind, hydro and storage worldwide. Broader incumbent relevant because it represents the same renewable IPP/PPA model at global scale, including Latam projects.

Direct peers

• Enel Generación Perú: Peruvian generation arm of the Enel Group, operating hydro and thermal capacity and supplying energy to regulated and free clients. Closely comparable in asset mix, customer verticals (mining, industrial, regulated) and PPA-led commercial model.
• Engie Energía Perú: Peruvian generation and transmission subsidiary of Engie. Directly comparable as a large-scale generator selling electricity to regulated, mining and industrial clients in Peru under long-term contracts.
• Kallpa Generación: One of Peru's largest private generators with a mix of hydro, thermal and renewable assets. Competes head-to-head with Celepsa for mining and regulated PPA volumes and dispatch in SEIN.
• ElectroPerú: State-owned Peruvian generation company operating large hydro and thermal plants. Comparable as a domestic generator serving regulated demand and participating in SEIN dispatch under the same regulatory framework.

Regional players

• Celsia: Colombian generation, transmission and distribution utility (Grupo Argos) with a renewable and BESS build-out program. Comparable as a regional Andean utility pursuing decarbonized supply for industrial off-takers, though not competing in Peru directly.
• AES Andes: Chilean-based generation subsidiary of AES focused on renewables and BESS across Chile and the Andean region. Comparable as a regional generator with a heavy storage pivot serving industrial and mining customers.

Emerging players

• Zelestra: Spanish-origin renewable developer (formerly SOLarpack) building utility-scale solar and storage in Latam, including the 242MWdc Babilonia facility in Peru off-taken by Celepsa. Emerging peer that is also a core Celepsa counterparty, highly comparable in solar-plus-storage project economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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