Atlas Renewable Energy energizes 201 MW solar park in Colombia
Atlas Renewable Energy says its 201 MW solar project in Ibagué represents the company’s first utility-scale installation in Colombia and is supported by financing from multilateral and local lenders.
Sweden’s Midsummer and Saab plan CIGS solar module plant in Colombia
A new industrial partnership driven by defense-related technology transfer says Colombia could emerge as a strategic hub for lightweight copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) manufacturing.
Colombia sets up state solar panel maker with Swedish state support
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy says it has created a state-owned solar panel manufacturer with Swedish government backing to supply domestic renewable programs and strengthen local manufacturing.
Colombia funds solar program for low-income homes with $2.1 billion
Colombia has approved COP 8.35 trillion ($2.1 billion) for its Colombia Solar program to equip 1.3 million low-income households with PV systems between 2026 and 2030.
Powerchina completes 200 MW solar project for Enel in Colombia
Powerchina has finished the 200 MW Guayepo III solar farm in northern Colombia, connecting it to the grid six days ahead of schedule for Italian utility Enel.
Colombia creates fast-track licensing for 10 MW to 100 MW solar projects
Colombia has approved a new permitting scheme for solar projects of 10 MW to 100 MW, aiming to cut approval times by up to 70% while tightening social and environmental requirements.
Colombia to replace subsidies with solar for 1 million low-income households
Colombia will equip more than 1 million low-income households with solar systems to replace subsidies, cut bills and add capacity to the grid.
SolarPower Europe identifies Latin American investment opportunities
SolarPower Europe says Latin America’s solar sector is at a pivotal moment. Its latest report offers recommendations on how Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru can accelerate their solar growth trajectories and unlock investments.
Transmission delays threaten growth of PV projects in Colombia
Although Colombia added 13 new solar farms in the first quarter of 2025, national grid operator XM Compañía de Expertos warns that transmission infrastructure delays threaten the deployment of projected solar capacity.
Colombia announces 19 measures to unblock renewable energy projects
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has presented a package of inter-institutional actions to expedite environmental licensing, prior consultation, and connection of renewable energy projects, with the goal of incorporating more capacity into the national electricity system.
