The city of Huasahuasi lies in the Peruvian Andes at 2,500 metres above sea level. Immense efforts were made here to improve Peru's hydrocarbon balance. The country was looking for alternatives to thermal power stations powered by gas, oil and coal, and produce energy that is not only expensive but harmful to the environment. The country high in the Andes turned to renewable energy for the generation of its power. With hydro- power so wide

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