I. BACKGROUND
Electric power regulations had become an important economic issue due to its very close relationship with economic growth and development. In the modern world, electric power is a necessity for economic development; however, it is also a very limited resource. Therefore, energy regulations must contain clear government directives that can instill confidence in investors and the general public while taking into consideration such important issues as environment and social concerns.
This article presents a review of the strong link between Peru’s institutional structure and the impact of energy regulations on investment in the energy sector, identifying the main components of institutional structure that can address the complexities faced by developing economies.
II. EVOLUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER POLICY IN PERU
The evolution of Peru’s electric power policy can be divided into three periods, each of which is unique due to the way in which Peru’s electrical power system has evolved.