Colombia’s first solar park comes online
The 9.8 MW Celsia Solar Yumbo project, which is located in the southwestern region of Valle del Cauca, was built by local developer Celsia.
Colombia issues $66.7 million green bond
The funds will be used by the public bank Bancoldex to support unspeficied projects that help mitigate climate change impacts.
Colombia plans initiative for solar to benefit milk producers
The government of Atlántico Department, on Colombia’s Caribbean Coastline, has announced plans for an initiative to support the region’s dairy producers, by financing PV systems to power milk cooling tanks.
Colombia issues legislation for self-consumption
The Colombian government has published the decree that regulates the installation of renewable energy and solar power systems for self-consumption. The new regulation, which applies to systems up to 100 kW, simplifies the procedures for grid-connection and sale of excess power.
Construction to begin on first ever solar power plant in Colombia
Electricity company Celsia will begin work on a 9.9 MW project in March, and grid connection is expected later in 2017.
