In a landmark year for its energy transition, Colombia reached a record investment of over CoP$9.0T in renewable energy projects in 2024, with more than 97% of these funds directed toward solar energy, according to data from the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME).
Read moreAs Colombia pushes forward in the global race toward clean, reliable, and sustainable energy, geothermal energy is emerging as one of the most promising, yet largely untapped, solutions.
Read moreThe dream of transforming La Guajira into Colombia’s renewable energy powerhouse is floundering.
Read moreAtlas Renewable Energy has reached a major milestone in Latin America’s energy transition with the inauguration of BESS del Desierto, the region’s largest stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS).
Read moreIn a significant step toward a cleaner energy future, Colombia is strengthening its technical capacity for the development of offshore wind power through international cooperation.
Read moreIn the heart of Colombia’s sugar industry, a quiet revolution is taking place. Roberto Klinger, President of Incauca, one of the country’s largest sugar mills, has a bold vision: to turn sugarcane into Colombia’s next great energy source.
Read moreIn a major milestone for Colombia's energy transition, Celsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, announced the start of operations at its first wind energy project in the country, the Carreto Wind Farm, located in the department of Atlántico.
Read moreOne of the most striking symbols of Colombia’s growing commitment to clean energy is La Loma Solar Park, currently recognized as the largest solar energy project in the country. Officially inaugurated on February 13, 2024, this mega-installation marks a major milestone in Colombia’s national energy transition.
Read moreColombia’s once-promising wind energy revolution is facing major roadblocks. Despite the country’s rich wind resources, especially in the La Guajira region, key international players are abandoning their projects, citing regulatory uncertainty, social tensions, and insufficient infrastructure.
Read moreAfter months of delays due to funding shortages, construction on the long-awaited "energy fields" in the Las Malvinas and La Playa neighborhoods in Barranquilla, specifically in the Adelita de Char sector, will resume this week, with completion now scheduled for August 2025.
Read moreFrom the World Bank’s perspective, Colombia has all the ingredients to become a key player in Latin America's energy transition. Yet despite its strong potential and political will, the implementation of renewable energy projects in the country remains frustratingly sluggish.
Read moreDuring the 8th Latin America Renewable Energy Fair held in Barranquilla, María Nohemí Arboleda, General Manager of XM, the operator of Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, sounded the alarm on the country’s lagging power transmission infrastructure.
Read moreAt the 8th Encuentro y Feria Renovables Latam held in Barranquilla, Alexandra Hernández, President of Ser Colombia, presented both promising progress and deep concerns about the future of renewable energy in the country.
Read moreColombia’s energy transition took another step forward as the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) approved the environmental license for the Villavieja Solar Park, a new large-scale photovoltaic project to be developed in Huila.
Read moreAlthough Medellín has emerged as a national leader in electric mobility, with over 8,000 electric vehicles on its streets, the infrastructure to support them is lagging far behind. From outdated residential wiring to dysfunctional charging stations, EV owners are encountering roadblocks at nearly every turn.
Read moreColombia is nearing a major milestone in its clean energy transition with the construction of its largest solar farm, Puerta de Oro, which has now reached 50% completion and is set to begin operations by late 2025 or early 2026.
Read moreIn Colombia, both the government and certain family compensation funds are offering financial support and subsidies to help low-income households install solar photovoltaic systems.
Read moreIn a significant stride toward energy transition and economic relief, more than 400,000 families in Colombia’s Caribbean region could benefit from the first phase of the “Colombia Solar for Popular Economies” program, an initiative launched by the national government to promote clean energy use and reduce electricity costs in low-income communities.
Read moreThe Colombian government officially launched “Caribe, Cambia Tu Energía” (“Caribbean, Change Your Energy”), a major energy efficiency initiative that will benefit more than 200,000 low- and middle-income households (strata 1, 2, and 3) in the Caribbean region.
Read moreIn a meaningful step toward sustainability and environmental development, Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, inaugurated its first bioclimatic greenhouse in Cartagena.
Read moreA number of observers worry that Colombia will run out of generating capacity in 2026 or 2027. The ministry, of course, says it has everything under control. The president thinks the answer is rooftop solar even in rainy, high-rise, Bogotá. What does the data say?
Read moreColombian energy generation and commercialization company Isagen has set out an ambitious investment strategy aiming to add up to 1,300 megawatts (MW) of capacity by 2028.
Read moreIn a bold move to rethink the visual and environmental footprint of renewable energy, Enel has launched WinDesign, a global innovation challenge seeking fresh ideas that merge functionality, aesthetics, innovation, and sustainability in wind turbine design.
Read moreThe longstanding relationship between Colombia and the Netherlands continues to flourish, with both countries deepening their collaboration in sustainability, trade, and innovation.
Read moreColombia’s energy transition continues to gain momentum, and while solar power often dominates the headlines, wind energy is quietly beginning to take root, especially in the breezy expanses of La Guajira and Magdalena.
Read moreSince taking over the energy service in Colombia’s Caribbean region in October 2020, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) has injected CoP$2.8T into its subsidiary Afinia, aiming to improve service quality and secure energy supply across the departments of Bolívar, Sucre, Córdoba, Cesar, and parts of Magdalena.
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In a groundbreaking move for sustainable development in Colombia’s Pacific region, 115 families from the Bocas del Palo Black Communities Council in Jamundí, Valle del Cauca, now benefit from a pioneering agrivoltaics system, the country’s first pilot energy community in this coastal region.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) announced the expansion of its 'Colombia Solar for Popular Economies' program, aiming to benefit nearly 1,000 small businesses across the country.
Read moreColombia's renewable hydrogen production capacity has seen a dramatic increase, multiplying twelvefold in just one year to reach 416 tons annually.
Read moreIn southern Colombia, the city of Tumaco closed 2024 by launching a local energy community powered by solar panels. The goal is a fairer energy and social transition. Interestingly, residents there are mirroring steps taken in Guzmán, Spain, where homes, a hotel, and even a blacksmith shop share a collective self-consumption solar system under the motto: “Energy by the people, for the people.”
Read moreColombia has made significant strides in boosting its unconventional renewable energy capacity, increasing its share of total electric generation from 2% to 10% in just a few years.
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For the end of the first quarter of 2025, we updated our XM database which contains the key monthly indicators of power demand and supply. We have noted previously that the generation matrix was turning back to hydro, no doubt for cost reasons, but perhaps too soon to maintain reservoir levels.
Read moreAs Colombia races toward its carbon neutrality goals for 2050, the winds of La Guajira remain a tantalizing but largely untapped resource.
Read moreThe global energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, led by the rapid expansion of renewable energy. This shift is driven by the urgent need for sustainability, the rise of digitalization, the growth of electric mobility, and the emergence of new business models.
Read moreColombia is facing one of its most severe energy crises in decades. With over 68% of its electricity generation relying on hydropower, the country was hit hard in 2024 when reservoir levels dropped to just below 50% of their capacity.
Read moreIn a strategic move to diversify its energy portfolio and accelerate its transition toward cleaner energy sources, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) received regulatory approval from Colombia’s Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) to acquire the Windpeshi wind power project from Enel Colombia.
Read moreColombia took a major step back in its clean energy ambitions with the definitive cancellation of two key wind farms, Alpha and Beta.
Read moreIn Puerto Brisa, La Guajira, what was once envisioned as Colombia’s most ambitious wind energy project now lies in ruins.
Read moreMartha Libia Castaño, who became the new manager in August of last year. Chec is a subsidiary of EPM Group.
Read moreThe National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) granted environmental approval to the 200-megawatt La Orquídea Solar Park, developed by La Orquidea Solar.
Read morePatria Investments, a leading Latin American alternative asset manager, secured financing to develop and construct Colombia’s largest solar energy project.
Read moreThe global energy sector has seen exponential growth, with solar energy emerging as one of the most rapidly advancing technologies. Colombia is no exception to this trend, as the country has gradually expanded its energy industry.
Read moreColombia continues to advance in agricultural innovation with the inauguration of Latin America's first renewable energy-powered fertilizing system in Yopal, Casanare.
Read moreEDP Renewables, the company behind Colombia’s largest planned wind farms, Alpha and Beta, expressed dissatisfaction with the environmental license granted by the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) for the transmission line needed to connect these projects to the grid.
Read moreThe National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) approved the construction of a transmission line to connect the Alpha and Beta wind farms of EDP Renewables to Colombia’s national power grid.
Read moreLast month we wrote that we had expected to see geothermal play an important role in Colombia’s energy matrix but it wasn’t happening. Since that article we found some more material, some Colombian but mostly global. Many of the challenges are not unique to here.
Read moreThe Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE), under the leadership of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), and with the support of the Pereira Mayor’s Office, delivered 38 Educational Energy Communities in Risaralda.
Read moreThe Caribbean coast is at the center of Colombia’s energy transition with the first offshore wind round.
Read moreBarranquilla is taking a bold step towards sustainability with the launch of its first large-scale solar park in the Juan Mina district.
Read moreColombian airline Satena is taking a significant step toward sustainability by implementing a solar-powered engine cooling system, optimizing aircraft maintenance while reducing its carbon footprint.
Read moreThe Jeques solar park, acquired by the French multinational GreenYellow Colombia, has been officially inaugurated in Cucunubá, Cundinamarca.
Read moreClimate change and the energy transition have become central priorities for the current Colombian government. However, translating these ambitious goals from theory into practice is proving to be far from simple.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced progress in the construction of the La Iguana Solar Farm, a renewable energy project located in Yondó, Antioquia.
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The Petro government has put virtually all its “eggs” in a solar basket, relying almost exclusively on rooftop or community solar for growth. These have indeed grown in quantity but very little or none translates into additional capacity for the grid.
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The National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) has officially granted an environmental license to the ‘El Copey’ solar park project.
Read morePostobón, in partnership with its transportation company Edinsa and Grupo Bancolombia’s subsidiary Renting Colombia, has successfully piloted a sustainable mobility project using hydrogen technology in freight trucks.
Read moreAs the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, sustainability is becoming a key driver in the automotive sector.
Read moreColombia is making strides in renewable energy, but progress remains uneven.
Read moreAs the world transitions toward cleaner energy solutions, solar panels have gained popularity due to their ability to generate electricity in a sustainable, renewable, and cost-effective manner.
Read moreColombia is making significant progress in expanding its solar energy capacity.
Read moreColombia is steadily moving toward harnessing offshore wind energy along its Caribbean coast.
Read moreIn a significant step toward addressing the energy challenges in Puerto Carreño, the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, announced the construction of a new solar plant that aims to provide a reliable power solution for the Vichada department.
Read moreThe renewable energy sector in Colombia is raising alarms over the potential negative impact of XM’s new tariff formula.
Read moreAlexandra Hernández, President of SER Colombia, the country's renewable energy association, provided an annual outlook highlighting key targets and investment projections.
Read moreThe National Agency for Environmental Licenses (ANLA) granted environmental viability for the construction and operation of a 230-kilovolt transmission line that will connect the Guayacanes solar generation project to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC), in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Fondo Acción, launched seven new energy communities across different regions of Colombia.
Read moreColombia continues to strengthen its position as a leader in renewable energy adoption, and Ziklo Solar has emerged as a key player in the country’s energy transition.
Read moreAs the world moves toward energy transition, solar panels have gained popularity due to their ability to generate electricity in a clean, renewable, and sustainable manner. They not only reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but also help lower greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the fight against climate change.
Read moreDuring a recognition event for the work of professional recyclers and the "Zero Waste" program, Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed harnessing gases derived from waste as an alternative energy source to support the country’s energy transition.
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XM has published all the data on 2024 that we expect to see. What do the numbers tell us about demand trends, the management of El Niño (and La Niña), the generation matrix, imported gas and the growth of non-traditional sources?
Read moreTwo solar plants in Guamo, Tolima, are making waves in Colombia’s renewable energy sector. Covering approximately 40 hectares and equipped with 47,000 solar modules, the Guamo and Numbana plants are a testament to the potential of clean energy.
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In the wake of the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC, the country introduced a groundbreaking fiscal mechanism ‘Work for Taxes’.
Read moreUrrá S.A. E.S.P., a major hydroelectric company in Colombia, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to construct five solar power plants in Córdoba.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has taken a significant step toward diversifying its energy portfolio by implementing Decree 1598, aimed at advancing the exploration and utilization of geothermal energy.
Read moreEnel Green Power, a division of Enel Colombia, initiated the construction of two major solar energy projects: Guayepo III and Atlántico, located in the department of Atlántico, Colombia.
Read moreThe Sabanalarga Solar Park, part of the Bosques Solares complex in the municipality of Sabanalarga, Atlantico, has successfully integrated 60 megawatts (MW) of clean energy into Colombia's National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreEDP Renewables, the company responsible for the largest wind energy projects in Colombia, Alpha and Beta, announced its decision to exit the country.
Read moreAs the world accelerates its shift to renewable energy, green hydrogen is emerging as a key element in decarbonizing industries. However, the processes which produce this hydrogen consume significant amounts of potable water, raising concerns about sustainability.
Read moreValledupar Cesar, is set to embark on an ambitious project to establish a public solar energy park, aligning with the government's goal of clean and affordable energy.
Read moreDuring a critical moment for Colombia’s energy sector, exacerbated by the impacts of El Niño phenomenon, mini solar farms are emerging as a promising solution to diversify the country’s energy matrix.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) granted an environmental license for the 200 Megawatt (MW) Solar Park ‘El Espino’ located in the northeastern region of Córdoba, encompassing the municipalities of Sahagún, Ciénaga de Oro, and Pueblo Nuevo.
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In 2025, Colombia will take a major step toward sustainable energy with the launch of "Colombia Solar," a government initiative aimed at providing solar energy to low-income households in strata 1 and 2.
Read moreThe National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has taken a significant step in advancing the country’s renewable energy transition by preliminarily qualifying eight companies for its first Offshore Wind Energy Round.
Read moreEnel Colombia, through its Enel Green Power division, has officially launched Guayepo I & II, the largest centralized solar park in South America and a milestone for Colombia's energy transition.
Read moreColombia's solar energy sector is surging, achieving remarkable growth with over 1,900 MW of renewable capacity now operational, largely driven by solar power projects. However, the progress in wind energy lags significantly.
Read moreRenewable energy is on the rise in Colombia, signaling a shift towards a more diversified and sustainable energy matrix.
Read moreExperts from the energy sector recently discussed the complex journey of Colombia’s energy transition during a forum organized by Cambio. HCC attended the event and here is a summary of the meeting.
Read moreThe development of renewable energy projects, especially solar power, has become crucial for Colombia’s energy diversification and sustainability goals. However, delays in permits and infrastructure have hindered progress, affecting the country’s ability to meet its energy demands effectively.
Read moreAs climate change continues to reshape ecosystems worldwide, the need for advanced monitoring solutions becomes increasingly critical.
Read moreThe Caribbean Sea off Colombia’s coast is drawing the attention of major global players in offshore wind energy.
Read moreThe largest independent solar project in Colombia, ‘Proyecto Solar Puerta de Oro’, has secured significant financial backing.
Read moreColombia is taking significant strides toward an energy transition, focusing on hydrogen, biomass, geothermal, tidal, wind, and solar energy, as outlined in the National Development Plan (PND).
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COP16 in Cali was a great success for the city and for MinAmbiente Susana Muhamad. However, given that it ended without a consensus declaration, it failed to achieve its ultimate purpose. But lots of groups had lots to say and some of these were relevant for green power and for Colombia.
Read moreThe transition to green fuels in the maritime industry is currently stymied by their high costs compared to traditional fossil fuels.
Read moreGreenYellow Colombia and Cemex Colombia have officially inaugurated a new solar carport, a solar system with a capacity of 131 kilowatts peak.
Read moreIn Brazil’s Amazon, companies like Mombak and re.green are using reforestation projects to restore degraded land, driven by growing demand for carbon credits.
Read moreDuring the inauguration of the Palmaseca Solar Farm in Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, announced the government’s ambitious goal of having 100 solar energy parks operational by the end of 2024.
Read moreUnconventional renewable energy sources are becoming more familiar to the public and are now seen as a viable alternative for managing energy demand. This shift is helping Colombia transition toward a more decentralized energy market.
Read moreRenewable energy is experiencing a boom in the Global South, with solar and wind power expanding at a faster rate than in wealthier nations.
Read moreHydrogen project development is gaining momentum worldwide, and Colombia is no exception.
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