Colombia deploys 333 MW of PV in 2025
The country’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 1.59 GW at the end of December, according to new figures released by the Colombian administrator of the wholesale energy market.
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.
Colombia approaches 2 GW solar capacity milestone
Colombia is approaching 2 GW of cumulative installed PV capacity, with 1.34 GW currently operational and an additional 700 MW in testing, according to the country’s grid operator.
Colombia introduces new rules for energy communities
Colombia’s energy regulator has approved new regulations allowing the creation of energy communities, aiming to add at least 1 GW of renewable capacity to the national grid.
Colombia deploys 1.6 GW of solar in 2024
Colombia installed 1.6 GW of solar in 2024, bringing its total capacity to 1.87 GW by year-end. Industry group Ser Colombia says 33 utility-scale projects accounting for 1,410 MW were added to the grid.
Colombia adds 104 MW of new solar in Q3
Colombia installed 104 MW of new solar in the third quarter, raising its cumulative PV capacity to 1.34 GW by the end of September 2024.
Colombia creates energy community benefiting 2,000 low-income families
As part of its Sustainable Energy Homes Project initiative, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced plans to install PV systems next year in two neighborhoods in the city of Cali that will allow a reduction of up to 100% of electricity bills for local residents. The government is also implementing sustainable electric mobility solutions for five educational institutions in the city.
144 MW La Unión solar plant inaugurated in Colombia
Spanish company Zelestra officially connected the plant to the electrical grid last June. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, along with other authorities, participated in the ceremony.
Colombia: 922.8 MW of PV projects under construction
According to the country’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit, of all the projects currently operating in Colombia that it is aware of, 10,672 MW are photovoltaic, followed by 8,452 MW of wind, 1,973.9 MW hydraulic, 672 MW thermal and 42.7 MW biomass.
