Ecoener expands to 680 MW operational capacity following launch of two new photovoltaic plants in Colombia

Ecoener has connected Tamarindo 1 and 2, photovoltaic facilities located in Magangué, Bolívar, covering 42 hectares and consisting of nearly 38,000 solar modules. These plants contribute 23.8 MWp of installed capacity and are expected to generate approximately 47 GWh annually, sufficient to supply 12,000 households. This output will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 7,000 tons and avoid consumption of 4,000 tons of fossil fuels per year. The projects are backed by 15-year power purchase agreements, ensuring revenue stability. With this milestone, Ecoener has increased its operational renewable capacity by 60% compared to 2024, having added 253 MW in the last six months, the largest capacity expansion since its inception.

Colombia remains central to Ecoener’s expansion plans. Currently, it operates 87.5 MW in the country and is constructing the 27.2 MW Puerto Wilches solar plant, which will augment capacity further. The company holds an additional 104 MW pipeline under development in Colombia. Ecoener anticipates investing €70 million between 2026 and 2027 to approach 219 MW of installed capacity.

Financially, Ecoener has secured €46 million in local credit facilities from Colombian financial institutions, including Findeter, the government development bank, to support its Colombian projects — Tamarindo 1 and 2, Ardobela 1 and 2, and Puerto Wilches. During construction phases, 720 jobs were created, with 85% filled by local workers, underscoring Ecoener’s commitment to community economic development.

Environmental measures include a biodiversity offset program in Ocaña targeting restoration of 300 hectares of Premontane Tropical Dry Forest. Social initiatives cover installation of solar street lighting near project sites, educational support benefiting 340 children, scholarships for arts education, and solar panel donations for rural electrification, reinforcing Ecoener’s integrated local engagement approach.