In the Headlines
August 21, 2025
Colombia Already Produces 10 Percent of Its Energy with Renewables, but Is Moving at Half Speed
El Espectador
Environmental attorney María Camila Aponte was cited in an El Espectador article about the progress of renewable energy development in Colombia and the bottlenecks slowing its growth, particularly delays in permits and the stagnation of wind projects in La Guajira. The analysis highlighted that although capacity from nonconventional sources already exceeds 10 percent and has increased with new solar parks, the country could face an energy shortfall if procedures aren't streamlined and projects unblocked. Ms. Aponte noted that the proposal to simplify permit procedures would help speed project startups, but emphasized that its success requires careful intervention from the government.
"[This type of initiative could] speed the commissioning of projects in light of the country’s energy needs," she explained. "To achieve an effective reduction in environmental licensing timelines, ANLA should strengthen its technical and administrative capacities, and any reassignment of powers must consider citizen participation and the role of regional authorities."
READ: Colombia Already Produces 10 Percent of Its Energy with Renewables, but Is Moving at Half Speed
"[This type of initiative could] speed the commissioning of projects in light of the country’s energy needs," she explained. "To achieve an effective reduction in environmental licensing timelines, ANLA should strengthen its technical and administrative capacities, and any reassignment of powers must consider citizen participation and the role of regional authorities."
READ: Colombia Already Produces 10 Percent of Its Energy with Renewables, but Is Moving at Half Speed