Run-of-River Hydropower, Colombia
Location
Colombia
SDGs Certified
4
Solution Type
Hydropower
Project Type
Carbon Reduction
Project Location
Fact File
⚡ 2131.24 MWh net electricity generated.
💨 2 separate run-of-river hydro plants.
🏫 Creation of 16 full-time jobs and 50 training courses.
Partnership &
Certification
About this Project
The Problem
Colombia's energy sector faces significant challenges, including reliance on fossil fuels and the need for diversification to ensure a reliable energy supply. Despite efforts, the energy mix still leans heavily on non-renewable sources.This reliance on energy sources which damage the environment also contributes to habitat degradation and loss of biodiversity, impacting local wildlife and plant species.
The Solution
By harnessing the natural flow of the Barroso River, this run-of-river plant contributes approximately 131 GWh of clean energy annually to the National Interconnected System. This initiative reduces CO2 emissions by an average of 51,535 tonnes per year, demonstrating a viable path towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and advancing Colombia's commitments to renewable energy and climate change mitigation.
SDG Contributions
