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ABOUT LUZ DEL SUR
What is Luz del Sur?
Luz del Sur is a private company which main objective is the distribution of electric power in the southern and
eastern area of Lima, capital of Peru. As an electrical distribution company, it serves 33% of the Peruvian
electrical sector.
How is Luz del Sur’s concession area made up?
Luz del Sur delivers electrical energy to more than 30 districts in southeast Lima, encompassing an area of 3
thousand Km2 and more than 3 million inhabitants. This area concentrates the largest commercial, utility and
tourist activity, as well as a significant segment of the country’s productive companies.
How many clients does Luz del Sur provide service to?
Currently, Luz del Sur serves more than 720 000 clients.
Who fixes electrical rates?
The electrical distribution rates are fixed by the cognizant authority, not by the companies. Rates are regulated
by law, through an autonomous technical agency – Commission for Energy Rates (GART-Spanish abbreviation).
Is there any law that oversees Luz del Sur?
As of November, 1992, a Law of Electrical Concessions (LCE) is in force as well as its Regulations, which rule the
electrical sector activities.
Are there supervising bodies?
The relevant authorities constantly, mainly the Energy Investment Supervising Body (OSINERG), supervise the
electrical companies
Furthermore, users are protected by the National Institute of Consumer and Intellectual Property Advocacy
(INDECOPI) and the Ombudsman’s Office, among other institutions.
Is there competition among electrical companies?
While electrical companies are considered natural monopolies, users consuming more than 1000 kW are free to
choose the company of their preference to provide them with electrical power.
How is Luz del Sur’s ownership made up?
Ontario Quinta S.R.L. accounts for 61.16% of Luz del Sur. 12.85% belongs to Peruvian Opportunity
Company (POC) and the remaining 25.99% is distributed among different local and foreigner shareholders.
99.99% of Ontario Quinta S.R.L. belongs to Peruvian Opportunity Company S.A.C.
Shareholding of Peruvian Opportunity Company S.A.C. is made up by Sempra Energy International Holdings
B.V. (50%) and AEI. (50%)
Is Luz del Sur a publicly traded company?
Luz del Sur shares (LUSURC1) are one of the top in the Peruvian Market, and part of the Selective Index of
Lima’s Stock Exchange.
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Luz del Sur. Todos los derechos reservados.
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