Colombia energy storage hydropower project

How many hydropower projects are there in Colombia?

In 2023, four new hydropower projects were connected to Colombia’s electricity grid, adding a total of 643MW to the country's installed capacity. This brings the Colombia’s national hydropower capacity to 13,206MW, accounting for 66% of the country’s total energy mix.

How many hydropower projects will Colombia have in 2023?

In 2023, four new hydropower projects will add 643MW to Colombia’s electricity grid. This brings national hydropower capacity to 13,206MW, accounting for 66% of the country’s total energy mix.

What percentage of Colombia's total energy mix is hydropower?

Hydropower now accounts for 66% of Colombia’s total energy mix. With four new hydropower projects adding 643MW to Colombia’s electricity grid in 2023, the IHA says this brings national hydropower capacity to 13,206MW.

How much power does Colombia have?

This brings the Colombia’s national hydropower capacity to 13,206MW, accounting for 66% of the country’s total energy mix. Furthermore, Colombia is progressing with the development of Ituango plant, its largest run-of-river project with 2,400MW, composed of eight 300MW Francis turbines.

What's happening in South America's hydropower industry?

Most notably, the 7,550MW Manseriche project being developed in Peru, the 3,600MW Zamora G8 project being announced in Ecuador, and the 2,400MW Ituango project under construction in Colombia. Last year, South America's hydropower industry celebrated two significant achievements.

Why is hydropower important in South America?

In several countries in South America, hydropower provides more than half of total electricity supply and it is expected to remain the region’s largest renewable source for years to come. In South America, hydropower stands as a cornerstone of the region's energy infrastructure, contributing approximately 45% of its electricity supply.