Colombia
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SSS Relevance | ⭐⭐⭐ High |
| Market Type | Liberalized |
| Key Clean Resources | Hydro (70%), Wind/Solar (growing) |
| EAC System | I-REC |
| Grid Carbon Intensity | ~120-180 gCO2/kWh |
Colombia has one of Latin America's cleanest grids, with ~70% hydro generation. No nuclear power, but massive hydroelectric resources create strong SSS potential.
SSS Relevance
⭐⭐⭐ High — Colombia offers good SSS potential due to:
- Massive hydro (~70% of generation)
- No nuclear (not pursued)
- Clean grid overall (~80%+ low-carbon)
- Limited I-REC tracking of older hydro
SSS-Eligible Resources
| Resource Type | Capacity/Output | SSS Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 0 MW | ❌ Not available |
| Hydro | ~12 GW, ~70% | ⚠️ Much untracked by I-REC; legacy hydro SSS-eligible |
Major Hydro:
- Guavio (1.2 GW), San Carlos (1.2 GW), Ituango (2.4 GW, new)
- Numerous other cascade systems
Market Structure
Regulator: CREG (Comisión de Regulación de Energía y Gas)
Market Model: Liberalized wholesale (MEM); retail competition for large consumers.
Grid Operator: XM (system operator)
Major Generators:
- Enel-Emgesa, EPM, Isagen, AES Colombia
Clean Energy Policy
| Policy | Status |
|---|---|
| Net Zero Target | 2050 |
| Renewables | Hydro-dominant; wind/solar growing |
| Diversification | Focus on non-hydro renewables for resilience |
EAC Infrastructure
Primary System: I-REC
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| I-REC Issuer | Various |
| Scope | Renewables |
Emissions Factors
| Source | Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Colombian Grid Average | ~120-180 gCO2/kWh | Location-based Scope 2 |