The project envisages transferring water from the Río Salcca into the Vilcanota River[1] and an electrical power output of 130 megawatt.
[3] Concerns have been raised that electricity from the plant will primarily benefit mining companies and will result in soil contamination[2] and damage to agriculture, as river flows will be altered.
[1] There has been opposition, including strikes in 2007[2] and protests in the two following years[3] which resulted in a temporary suspension of the project.
[1] Nevertheless, after negotiations in December 2012 the last community whose permission was outstanding approved the project of the Cuzco-based company Ege Cuzco.
[2] Opposition nevertheless continued, with a 2014 report of the ombudsman of Peru indicating the possibility of social conflict.