As Colombia’s solar market continues to accelerate, S-5! is expanding its presence in the country by strengthening local distribution support and regional commercial leadership.
Colombia has established itself as one of the fastest-growing solar markets in Latin America, with installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity exceeding 3 GW and projections indicating it could surpass 10 GW before 2030. The country’s expansion is driven by the national energy transition, regulatory incentives and increasing private sector investment.
Strengthening local distribution support
To better serve EPCs, developers and PV installers in Colombia, S-5! has strengthened its distribution channel through CELTEC, a strategic partner since 2024 that is now establishing local operations in the country. With new logistics capabilities within Colombia and the availability of local inventory, this expansion improves delivery times and technical responsiveness for solar attachment solutions used on metal roofs.
CELTEC, headquartered in Panama, specialises in the distribution of integrated solar solutions across Central America, Colombia and the Caribbean, including solar modules, inverters, mounting structures and energy storage systems, positioning the company as a strategic partner throughout the region.
Darío Torres García, CEO of CELTEC, highlighted that the partnership reflects strong alignment between both organisations.
“From the beginning of our relationship, we identified a clear alignment in how we approach the market: high technical standards, a focus on product quality and a strong commitment to customer support. S-5!’s attachment solutions represent a benchmark within the industry in terms of durability, leak resistance and certifications. At CELTEC, we are committed to supporting their growth in Colombia and continuing to drive their expansion across the region.”
Juan Carlos Fuentes, International Business Director at S-5!, underscored the strategic importance of the Colombian market.
“Colombia is a key market within Latin America’s energy transition, with strong project momentum and significant long-term growth potential. We greatly value our strategic partnership with CELTEC. Their experience and local presence strengthen our ability to support developers and contractors as solar adoption continues to expand. By reinforcing our distribution network and commercial presence in the country, we are well-positioned to deliver agile service and certified solutions. Our rail-less mounting technology has already supported more than 9 GW of solar installations on metal roofs worldwide.”
New regional commercial leadership
As part of this expansion, S-5! has appointed Erika Cristancho as Territory Sales Manager for Latin America. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, she brings nearly 10 years of experience in the solar sector, specialising in utility-scale markets, strategic account management and regional business development.
Cristancho previously held senior commercial roles at a regional solar distribution and project development company, where she led national sales strategies, supported utility-scale PV projects and promoted market expansion initiatives.
“Across Latin America, demand for efficient solar installation solutions for metal rooftops continues to grow,” Fuentes said. “We are introducing the world’s first and most recognised rail-less solar mounting system across Latin America to support this expansion. Our PVKIT® rail-less direct-attach system eliminates the need for rails on metal roofs, reducing the number of components, lowering additional loads and improving installation efficiency. With an experienced regional team and a strengthened distribution network, we are well-positioned to support our customers across the region.”
About S-5!
Founded by a veteran expert in metal roofing, S-5! has been the leading authority in metal roof attachment solutions since 1992. The company’s non-penetrating clamps and lifetime-warranted brackets allow installers to attach virtually any element to most types of metal roofs while maintaining roof integrity and existing warranties.
Manufactured in the United States, S-5! solutions are designed for a wide range of rooftop applications and are currently installed on more than three million metal roofs worldwide, delivering exceptional strength and durability.
For more information, visit https://es.s-5.com.
