Colombia approaches 2 GW solar capacity milestone

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 ry’s grid operator. April 30, 2025 Luis Ini Commercial & Industrial PV Markets Residential PV Utility Scale PV Colombia Image: Alexander Gutierrez, Unsplash Share From pv magazine LatAm Colombia had 1.35 GW of operational PV capacity and 699.4 MW in testing at the end of March 2025, bringing the ry’s total installed PV capacity to 2.05 GW, according to data from XM Colombia, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM). The National Interconnected System (SIN) added 16 new electricity generation projects in the first quarter of 2025, including 13 solar and three thermal projects. These contributions totaled 16.05 MW for solar and 11.19 MW for thermal. By March 31, 2025, Colombia’s total effective net electricity generation capacity reached 20,858.6 MW. Hydropower aced for 63.39% with 13,221.8 MW, thermal generation 30.15% with 6,289.2 MW, and solar energy 6.46% with 1,347.6 MW. Sixty-two projects are in initial testing, totaling 747.8 MW, with 57 solar projects acing for 699.4 MW. Wind power acs for 31.9 MW in testing, hydropower 12.5 MW, and thermal power 4 MW. Hydropower remains the dominant technology in Colombia’s energy mix, while wind power holds a small share, with two projects in testing totaling 31.9 MW. Thermal power continues to contribute through operational plants and new projects in testing. Test-phase PV projects in Colombia Image: XM Colombia This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused. If you want to cooperate with us and would like to reuse some of our content, please contact: editors@pv-magazine.com. Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid 22 April 2025 Spain’s grid ran entirely on renewable energy for the first time on April 16, with wind, solar, and hydro meeting all peninsular electricity demand du...