[nsoldiac]

Yup, topography influences energy policy greatly in most countries. Peru is special because of its diversity...China-like in a much much smaller package. Mountains are good because of potential for hydroelectric plants, but not good to build a grid ON them. Jungle has proven a great source of natural gas, but the Andes mountains severs the jungle from the population centers on the coast.

I think solar for the mountain population is very interesting. They don't have anything at all now, not like we're increasing their current energy bill. It's cleaner than most other options, and very low environmental impact for these typical rural communities.