by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 11, 2026
Electricity demand has risen 15% in two years to 14,575 GWh, pushing renewables to 62.3% of the power mix. The government now plans to add 1,000 MW of clean capacity by 2040, backed by grid, storage and digital upgrades.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 10, 2026
After building a strong distributed generation portfolio across Colombia, Mexico and Central America, the Costa Rican company is pivoting towards utility-scale solar and wind projects, aiming to capitalise on a new wave of multi-gigawatt renewable energy tenders in the region.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 10, 2026
Eduardo Oviedo assumes the helm of the Energy Ministry while serving as interim head of the state-owned utility ENEE, at a time when a 1.5 GW power tender is already underway and major sector reforms remain in focus.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 9, 2026
At SER 2026, the country presented a long-term plan to expand clean generation, modernise its power grid and attract investment, while Central America launched its first regional renewables alliance.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 9, 2026
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched a nationwide call to channel royalties into electrification, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, with a cap of COP 5 billion per project.