Evolution, Challenges, and Perspective in the Implementation of Projects with Renewable Energy Sources: Colombia Case

Abstract

This work quantifies the evolution in the implementation and development of renewable energies in Colombia, as well as evidence the current challenges and development prospects. The high demand for electricity in Colombia is increasing due to the great increase in population, industry and commerce, which generates greater energy consumption and as a consequence economic, social and environmental problems. The objective of this study was to analyze the behavior of the energy projects submitted to the Mining Energy Planning Group (UPME) during the last 15 years until July 2022, as well as to study the research areas with the highest performance. technology and the corresponding radiation intensity. In addition, it shows an historic information about the projects presented both not in force as of the date of closing of this investigation, classified according to their source, according to their range of power and according to its stage of implementation, finally, we made a synthesis of the new regulations governing the motivation and implementation of projects with renewable energy sources, being as this work a very good source of reference for further studies of the implementation of renewable energy sources in Colombia.

Assessing the economic and environmental impacts of renewable energy adoption across different global regions

“…The global landscape of renewable energy projects showcases a diverse array of successful implementations, each contributing to the sustainable development goals and addressing the challenges of climate change. The case studies from Colombia, two islands in Greece and Spain, and the broader context of developing countries, as presented by Rocha et al (2022), Tsagkari et al (2022), and Othman & Khallaf (2022), provide insightful examples of how renewable energy projects can be effectively executed, highlighting the evolution, challenges, and perspectives of such initiatives. Rocha et al (2022) delve into the renewable energy landscape in Colombia, analyzing the behavior of energy projects submitted to the Mining Energy Planning Group (UPME) over the last 15 years.…”

“…The case studies from Colombia, two islands in Greece and Spain, and the broader context of developing countries, as presented by Rocha et al (2022), Tsagkari et al (2022), and Othman & Khallaf (2022), provide insightful examples of how renewable energy projects can be effectively executed, highlighting the evolution, challenges, and perspectives of such initiatives. Rocha et al (2022) delve into the renewable energy landscape in Colombia, analyzing the behavior of energy projects submitted to the Mining Energy Planning Group (UPME) over the last 15 years. Their study reveals the significant increase in demand for electricity due to population growth, industrialization, and commerce, which in turn generates economic, social, and environmental challenges.…”

Comparison between AHP and FAHP for the best Selection of Renewable Energies in Colombia, a country with diversity in its geographical regions: Optimization and Sustainability

“…Colombia, a country that has a rich geographical and climatic diversity, faces the challenge of diversifying its energy matrix and making the most of its natural resources to move towards a cleaner and more sustainable economy [1] [2]. The selection of the most suitable renewable energy source in Colombia is a task of great complexity due to the variability of factors that must be considered [3]. The Hierarchical Analytical Process (AHP), developed by Thomas L. Saaty in the 1970s, has been widely used in multi-criteria decisionmaking in a variety of fields, including the selection of renewable energy sources.…”