This solar-thermal hybrid system will benefit more than 3,900 families and boost the local economy.
For the first time in its history, Capurganá, in the department of Chocó, will have continuous electric power service 24 hours a day.
This transformation is due to the installation of a hybrid plant that combines solar energy with thermal backup, benefiting more than 1,700 families that previously depended on an intermittent service and expensive fossil combustible.
The project was executed by the Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions (IPSE) with the support of Ministry of Mines and Energy.
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It is part of the National Strategy for Fair Energy Transition and represents one of the most relevant interventions in non -interconnected rural areas of the country.
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The work, which required an investment greater than the 19,000 million pesos, includes the installation of 3,500 solar panels.
This infrastructure will allow supplying the basic consumption of homes, shops and tourist activities, providing clean and reliable energy to the region.
The project has also had a Immediate impact on local employment. So far, They have been generated20 direct and 12 indirect jobs, prioritizing the hiring of personnel in the area, which also strengthens local knowledge for the operation and maintenance of the system.
In parallel, The national government advances in the repowering of the Central of generation in Acandí, as well as in the improvement of interconnection with Capurganá.
This second phase has a investment exceeding 12.5 billion pesos and will benefit 2,200 additional families, including communities such as avocado, beach Soledad and Bahía Rufino.
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Areas of high environmental and tourist value as SAPZURRO, BELÉN BEACH AND GIFT BEACH They will also receive a more robust electric service.
This will help improve the quality of life of its inhabitants and strengthen the tourist offer of the territory.
In total, the investment adds more than 31.5 billion pesos, with impact on tourism, employment and sustainable development of the region.
Source: Integrated information system
