Centro de Energías Renovables CER UNI

Name

Centro de Energías Renovables CER UNI

Legal name

Centro de Energías Renovables – Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería

Website

https://cer.uni.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Research and Technology Transfer

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• Renewable energy research
• Photovoltaic systems
• Green hydrogen production
• Rural electrification
• Technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research and Development Projects: Government-funded R&D projects from entities like MINEM, CONCYTEC, CYTED, and international cooperation agencies. Projects include rural electrification studies, technology validation, and infrastructure development.
2. Professional Education Programs: Continuing education programs including Specialization in Photovoltaic Systems (30-hour modules) and Green Hydrogen diplomas offered to professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CER-UNI is a university research center that conducts applied research, technological development, and technology transfer in renewable energy. It operates Peru's first green hydrogen laboratory using PEM electrolyzers, designs and validates photovoltaic systems for rural electrification, develops wind-powered and solar thermal solutions for high-Andean communities, and delivers professional specialization programs in photovoltaic systems.

Product overview

Centro de Energías Renovables (CER-UNI) is a specialized research center at Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería focused on applied research, technological development, and technology transfer in renewable energies. The center operates a portfolio of interconnected research infrastructure and services including the pioneering Green Hydrogen Laboratory (Peru's first PEM-based hydrogen production facility), Solar Energy Laboratory, and Photovoltaic Systems Specialization Program. Core technology offerings encompass photovoltaic systems (from individual domestic SFD units to 2 kW productive systems), wind-powered solutions (windmills, wind turbines), and thermal conditioning technologies. The center provides technology transfer services for rural electrification, productive use applications, and sustainable rural business development. Educational offerings include specialization programs in photovoltaic systems. All offerings are integrated through research projects that combine laboratory work, field validation, and community capacity building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratorio Generador de Hidrógeno (Green Hydrogen Laboratory) Peru's first green hydrogen production laboratory using PEM electrolysis, producing ultra-pure hydrogen from water powered by renewable energy at 30 atmospheres working pressure; available to researchers, government, and industry collaborators.
• Laboratorio de Energía Solar (Solar Energy Laboratory) Laboratory for analysis, validation, and demonstration of photovoltaic technologies under real operating conditions; supports solar component testing and research for academic, government, and industry users.
• Programa de Especialización en Sistemas Fotovoltaicos (Photovoltaic Systems Specialization Program) Professional specialization program covering design, implementation, and evaluation of photovoltaic systems; combines virtual and in-person practical training for engineers, technicians, and renewable energy professionals.
• Sistemas Fotovoltaicos (Photovoltaic Systems) Research, design, installation, evaluation, and technology transfer services for photovoltaic systems in rural and urban contexts; targeted at government agencies, NGOs, and communities seeking solar energy solutions.
• Sistema Fotovoltaico Productivo (Productive Photovoltaic System) Off-grid photovoltaic systems (typically 2 kW with 24 panels) designed for productive rural uses such as textile equipment, agricultural processing, and other small enterprise activities; targeted at rural communities and development projects.
• Molino de Viento (Windmill) and Wind-Powered Systems Wind-powered systems for water pumping (up to 2,500 liters/hour), grain milling, and rural electricity generation using national-manufactured turbines; targeted at high-Andean agricultural communities.
• Solar Essential Oil Extractor Solar-powered steam extraction system for essential oils from aromatic plants (eucalyptus, molle), combined with photovoltaic electricity; targeted at rural producer associations seeking high-value product processing.
• Solar Grain and Herb Dryer Solar thermal drying systems for medicinal herbs and grains supporting rural agricultural processing and value-added product development; targeted at rural farming communities.
• Acondicionamiento Térmico para Edificaciones Rurales Altoandinas (Thermal Conditioning for High-Andean Rural Buildings) Thermal conditioning solutions including insulation, improved cookstoves, and building design modifications that raise interior temperatures from -2°C to 8-10°C; targeted at high-Andean rural housing programs and government ministries.
• Proyecto Taquile - Rural Photovoltaic Electrification Pilot Pilot project electrifying 200+ high-Andean homes on Taquile island (Lake Titicaca) with 75 SFD units plus a 400 Wp communal photovoltaic system for education, health, and technology promotion; served as a model for subsequent rural electrification work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Interior temperatures increased from -2-2°C to 8-10°C in high-altitude dwellings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Major international cooperation partner funding dozens of photovoltaic rural electrification projects, technology transfer, and capacity building initiatives across Peru over three decades.
• Programa de Ahorro de Energía del Ministerio de Energía y Minas (PAE-MEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for rural electrification studies, pilot projects, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• CYTED (through Instituto de Energía Solar, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIberoamerican research consortium focused on renewable energy for rural shelters in protected areas, involving 12 institutions across Latin America and Spain.
• Universidad de Jaén (España)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation for grid-connected photovoltaic systems training, implemented at UNI Lima, UNSA Arequipa, and UNJBG Tacna.
• ADINELSAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical diagnostics and maintenance services for over 1355 photovoltaic systems installed in isolated communities.
• Asociación Peruana de Energía Solar y del Ambiente (APES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of national solar energy symposiums and workshops, joint events promoting renewable energy knowledge.
• Academia Nacional de Ciencias (ANC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative seminars and workshops on renewable energy applications for ecotourism.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Solarpack: Spanish solar energy company developing utility-scale PV projects across Latin America including Peru. Comparable in solar PV technology deployment and Latin American market focus.
• Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios (Grupo ACS): Spanish EPC contractor with growing renewable energy portfolio in Latin America. Comparable in solar PV project execution capabilities, though operates commercially rather than as a research and training center.

Direct peers

• ITESOLAR: Spanish solar technology research and consulting firm. Comparable as applied solar energy technology specialist providing technical services and consulting, with overlapping expertise in PV system design and rural applications.
• CIESOL - Centro de Investigación en Energía Solar: Spanish university-based solar energy research center (University of Almería). Comparable as a university-affiliated research center focused on solar energy technology development and thermal applications.
• Instituto de Energía Solar - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (IES-UPM): Spanish university research institute specializing in photovoltaic and solar energy technologies. Direct peer given shared solar energy research focus, university-center structure, and existing partnership through the CYTED consortium.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE): German applied research institute for solar energy and related technologies. Highly comparable as both are applied research organizations developing solar technologies and providing technical services to industry and government, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• ENEL Green Power Peru: Major renewable energy operator with significant presence in Peru. Overlaps with CER-UNI's renewable energy focus area, though operates commercially at utility scale rather than as a research and training institution.
• ENGIE Peru: Peruvian subsidiary of global energy company with significant renewable energy portfolio. Comparable as established renewable energy player in Peru with overlapping technology areas including wind and solar.
• Statkraft Peru: Norwegian state-owned renewable energy company with operations in Peru. Comparable as renewable energy operator in the same Peruvian market, though with very different scale and commercial mandate.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): U.S. national laboratory dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency research. Comparable in research center function and renewable energy mandate but operates at much larger scale with broader technology scope and significantly higher funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_UOgFUbGBSp79GaCLGMj8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/CERUNI.PERU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cer-uni

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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