Growing Electricity Demand and the Need for Modernization

The sustained growth of electricity generation (GWh) and power demand (MW) in Peru and worldwide highlights an urgent need: to expand and modernize electrical infrastructure. According to En Cifras – Electricidad magazine, this increase is driving projects for substations, transmission, and distribution networks.

At a global level, data from Statista Calculation reveals an intense pace of activity: every day approximately 13,213 buildings, 153 km of railways, 2,610 km of water and sanitation pipelines, 3,169 km of roads, and 17,467 km of power networks are built, positioning energy infrastructure as a strategic priority.

Critical Challenges of the Electrical Sector in Peru

In Peru, 40% of the power supply depends on only five thermoelectric plants. This concentration poses significant risks: the failure of a single pipeline could affect up to 42% of the national population. This scenario underscores the need to diversify the energy matrix and strengthen existing infrastructure—through both the creation of new facilities and improvements in the control, operation, and maintenance of current ones.

Limitations of Traditional Methods in Electrical Projects

Despite the urgency, many electrical projects still rely on traditional methodologies, which present several shortcomings:

• Lack of coordination between teams: Design, construction, and operations often work in silos, causing errors and delays.

• Loss of information: Key data is frequently lost or unavailable across design, construction, and operations stages, impacting both execution and sustainability.

• Dependence on 2D drawings: Makes integration between disciplines such as electrical, civil, or mechanical more difficult.

• Challenges in operations and maintenance: Non-digitized plans complicate repairs, upgrades, or expansions.

BIM: The Solution for More Efficient Electrical Projects

Building Information Modeling (BIM) enables digitalization, centralization, and management of all project phases—from design to operation.

Key benefits of BIM in electrical infrastructure:

• Multidisciplinary coordination: A single centralized model integrates all specialties.

• Real-time information management: Documentation is always accessible, updated, and secure.

• 3D visualization and simulation: Detects clashes before construction begins.

• Support throughout the asset’s lifecycle: Improves maintenance and response to failures.

Autodesk Tools for Electrical Projects with BIM

Through its AEC Collection, Autodesk offers a complete set of tools to apply BIM in every stage of electrical infrastructure development:

1. Autodesk ReCap – Smart surveying
   Converts laser scans and drone captures into 3D point clouds, providing a precise foundation for design.

2. Civil 3D and InfraWorks – Planning and preliminary design
   Model power networks, substations, and access roads while considering topography, utilities, and environmental constraints.

3. Revit and AutoCAD – Technical development and documentation
   Detailed BIM modeling (Revit) combined with technical drawings (AutoCAD) for a complete project package.

4. Navisworks – Coordination and clash detection
   Integrates models from all disciplines, identifies conflicts, and simulates construction processes to improve execution.

BIM and Autodesk: Keys to a Sustainable Electrical Future

Implementing BIM with Autodesk’s ecosystem helps optimize costs, reduce timelines, and enhance sustainability in electrical infrastructure. This approach not only addresses current demands but also prepares the country for future energy challenges.

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