Three companies marking success stories in the energy transition in Colombia
Among the success stories is Pactia, a company that has installed more than 2,300 solar panels to date.
Colombia is experiencing one of the most critical energy situations in its recent history, with an electricity matrix that is 68 percent dependent on hydroelectric power and natural gas reserves that could be depleted in less than five years.
In the midst of this crisis, energy efficiency and renewable energies are emerging as key strategies for adaptation and competitiveness. As a result, some companies are currently working towards a transition to a more resilient and sustainable model.
“Colombian companies today have the historic opportunity to transform this crisis into a competitive advantage. Energy efficiency can reduce operating costs by up to 30 percent, while building resilience in the face of price volatility,” said Santiago Uribe, co-founder and marketing manager of Azimut, a leading company in developing energy projects.
According to Uribe, there are currently three companies that have joined the “green wave” and seek to contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape in the country.
Pactia
One of the country’s largest real estate funds has been developing a robust energy efficiency strategy for more than five years in several of its properties, which include office buildings, logistics spaces and shopping centers.
According to Uribe, thanks to the installation of more than 2,300 solar panels with a generation capacity of 1,213 kWp and a strategy based on zero carbon, Pactia has managed to generate more than 1,900,000 kWh from renewable energy sources.
This is equivalent to savings of more than $200 million per year and a reduction of more than 1,000 tons of CO2, which is equivalent to planting nearly 17,000 trees.
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