Colombia should have independent solar container projects

This report summarises IRENA analysis to identify favourable zones in Colombia for utility-scale solar PV and onshore wind projects, and their associated techno-economic parameters. Colombia's electricity prices surged by 18% in 2023, pushing businesses to explore solar container projects as a shield against energy costs. In a sector traditionally dominated by large utilities and slow-moving infrastructure, Unergy’s model—building small, distributed solar farms across the country—has captured the imagination of international investors and energy analysts alike. By harnessing the country's vast solar potential, Colombia can provide power to rural communities, reduce its reliance on a single form of electricity generation, and lower carbon emissions nationwide. In a country with strong radiation, significant demand, and wide tracts of available land, it is.