Bogota Wind Power System

How can wind and solar energy be used in Colombia?

The expected large deployment of wind and solar resources in Colombia can be used to leverage creation of local employment, gender equality and benefits to local communities and Indigenous peoples. This will require strengthened policy frameworks to avoid negative efects on these areas.

How much wind power does Colombia have?

Colombia’s rich wind and solar energy potential is estimated at 30 GW and 32 GW, respectively, according to SER Colombia, which is more than Colombia’s current installed capacity of 18.8 GW. Of particular interest is La Guajira region, with world-class wind resources (average wind speeds of 9.8 m/s) and 18 GW of Colombia’s wind power potential.

Are Colombia's wind energy plans stalling?

(AP Photo/Ivan Valencia, File) BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s ambitious plans for wind energy development, especially in the resource-rich La Guajira region, are facing serious setbacks as major companies pull out and projects stall, industry experts say.

Where are wind turbines located in Colombia?

Wind turbines operate near a Wayuu Indigenous cemetery on the outskirts of Cabo de la Vela, Colombia, Feb. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia, File) Two people on a motorcycle drive near wind turbines on the outskirts of Cabo de la Vela, Colombia, Feb. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia, File)