Colombia’s renewable energy auction will increase by 40 times the country’s actual solar and wind energy installed capacity. The auction, carried out on October 22, assigned 10,186 MWh/day of energy contracts at a weighted average price of US $ 0.027 kWh (COP $ 95.65 kWh), approximately 34% lower than the current market prices of bilateral energy contracts. The contracts … [Read more...] about Solar and Wind Energy Will Transform the Colombia Energy Matrix
Energy Efficiency on an Island: The Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina
The Archipelago of San Andres can boast of almost universal electric power coverage. Practically the entirety of its 52.2 Km² has access to electricity in order to light resident’s homes and power the tourist industry that propels its economy. However, the Archipielago still faces energy related challenges. An energy efficiency program can counteract many of them. The … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency on an Island: The Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina