Living in Colombia, the second-most biodiverse country on Earth, means witnessing a land defined by its incredible wealth of solar, wind and hydro resources. Although situated within Latin America – a leading region in clean energy – Colombia still has a hill to climb. Its combined solar and wind generation stands at just 5%, trailing the regional average of 19%. The energy transition is the key to sharpening our industrial edge and improving lives, starting by guaranteeing electricity to the 6% of Colombians who still live in the dark.

On top of expanding renewable energy capacity, Colombia can also invest in its infrastructure by incentivising energy storage, strengthening power grids and advancing electrification. By shifting away from fossil fuels, we safeguard our rich ecosystems while attracting modern industries like data centres. Regional examples from Ember’s latest Global Electricity Review offer clear inspiration to Colombia. Chile reached a 25% solar share in 2025, ranking second globally, while Brazil posted the world’s fourth-largest increase in wind and solar power.