The 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 moreThe energy provider Air-e announced that its tariffs will remain unchanged in January 2025, bringing relief to over 1.3 million users across La Guajira, Atlántico, and Magdalena.
Read moreDuring a recent visit to Colombia's Caribbean region, Yesenia Olaya, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, emphasized the region's critical role in advancing the country's energy transition and national development plan under President Gustavo Petro's administration.
Read moreAt the recent "Vision 2025 – Tendencias Colombia" forum hosted by Prisa Media, top energy experts highlighted the pressing challenges facing Colombia’s energy sector in 2025.
Read moreIn a bid to promote renewable energy and reduce electricity costs, President Gustavo Petro recently announced a CoP$150B investment aimed at installing solar panels on rooftops in the Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira regions, where the energy company Air-e operates.
Read moreA groundbreaking initiative was introduced to the Colombian Congress: the first-ever nuclear law in the country.
Read moreIn 2024, Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) intensified efforts to promote offshore wind energy development by fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders.
Read moreThe Escazú Agreement, adopted in Costa Rica in 2018 and ratified in Colombia under Law 2273 of 2022, represents a landmark step in promoting environmental justice and transparency in Latin America and the Caribbean. It places citizens at the forefront of environmental protection, ensuring their rights to information, participation, and justice in ecological matters.
Read moreIn a landmark ruling, Colombia's Constitutional Court has determined that Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), as regulated by Article 57 of Law 99 of 1993, must now include evaluations of climate change impacts.
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 moreOver the holidays, the Petro government moved even closer to buying Air-e, not merely “intervening” and operating it on a (theoretically) short-term basis. The other Caribbean operator, Afina, has repeatedly offered Petro “the car keys”. Also Minhacienda is not paying its bills, pushing even major players like EPM into financial problems. Is the goal renationalization? Some history might help understanding.
Read moreIn response to the ongoing energy crisis affecting Puerto Carreño, the capital of Vichada, the government announced a financial injection of over CoP$3.0B to Electro Vichada.
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 moreThe dire financial situation of Afinia, a subsidiary of EPM, has prompted the utility company to call on the Colombian government to assume energy operations in the Cesar and Magdalena regions.
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.
Read moreIn 2024, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), led by Minister Andrés Camacho, made significant strides in its energy and mining transformation efforts, marking a commitment to the “Government of Change,” as emphasized by President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreIn Colombia, hydropower plays a central role in the country’s energy supply. As of December 3, 2024, the net effective capacity (CEN) of the national electricity grid reached 13,206.77 megawatts (MW), with hydropower contributing nearly 62% of this total.
Read moreISA, a leading energy infrastructure company, has won its first tender under the Misión Transmisión Plan, securing the construction of the Magangué substation located in the Bolívar department.
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