Colombia - New Energy Events

Colombia’s first wind farm will be co-owned by the local Wayuu indigenous community
July 19, 2023
Under a new ownership scheme, Colombia’s first wind farm, with a capacity of 19.5 MW, will be partly owned by the local Wayuu indigenous community. Source: Renewables Now
Noria Energy launches a 15 MW floating solar project in northwest Colombia
July 6, 2023
Noria Energy, a California-based solar developer, has launched a 15 MW floating solar project on the reservoir at the Urra hydroelectric power plant in northwest Colombia. The project, called Aquasol, is the first floating solar project in Colombia and one of the largest in Latin America. Source: Renewables Now
Celsia SA launches operation at 9.9 MW solar farm in Colombia
June 23, 2023
Celsia SA launched operation at its 9.9 MW solar farm in Colombia. The project saw a total investment of US$13.2 million. Source: Renewables Now
Enerfin secures a US$66.2 million loan for a 129 MW solar project in Colombia
April 27, 2023
Enerfin, the renewables arm of Elecnor SA, secured a US$66.2 million loan from Banco de Bogota and Banco de Occident for a 129 MW solar PV project in Colombia. Source: Renewables Now
MPC Energy Solutions officially connects its 12.3 MW solar farm to the grid in Colombia
March 31, 2023
MPC Energy Solutions launched operations at its 12.3 MW solar farm in Colombia. The company invested a total of US$11 million into the development and construction of the solar project. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Green Power begins construction on largest PV project in Colombia with total capacity of 487 MW
March 2, 2023
Enel Green Power started the construction of the Guayepo I and II plant, the largest in Colombia. The plant will have an installed capacity of 486.7 MW from more than 820,600 solar panels. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Ecopetrol SA is commissioning a 26 MW self-supplying solar project to power its oil fields in Colombia
February 1, 2023
Ecopetrol SA announced the commissioning of a 26 MW self-supplying solar farm in Colombia designed to power its oil fields. AES Colombia will construct the plant under a 15 year PPA. Source: Renewables Now
Ecopetrol SA will be the only off-taker of electricity from a 25 MW biomass-fired power plant in Colombia
February 1, 2023
Ecopetrol is set to be the sole off-taker from the planned 25 MW biomass-fired power plant in Villanueva, Colombia. Source: Renewables Now
Colombia generated almost 90% of its electricity from renewable sources in November
January 5, 2023
According to the national grid operator, XM Compania de Expertos en Mercados, Colombia generated 89.26% of its electricity from clean and renewable sources in November. Source: Renewables Now