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The project, promoted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Non-Conventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (Fenoge), seeks to reduce the electricity bills of 500 families in income strata 1 and 2 in the municipality of Tierralta, Córdoba, by up to 15%. The Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Fund for Non-Conventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management (Fenoge) inaugurated the first photovoltaic solar farm in Tierralta, Córdoba department, as part of the Solar Energy for Vulnerable Populations in the Caribbean Region program. According to an official statement, this initiative represents the countrys first Energy Territory and aims to benefit 500 low-income families with a significant reduction in their electricity bills. The Tierralta solar farm is part of a pilot plan that includes the installation of 14 solar farms in the Caribbean region, with two projects in each department. The goal is to expand access to electricity for vulnerable communities and mitigate the impact of tariffs in the region. Reports indicate that the delivered infrastructure marks the beginning of a technical preparation phase, during which the necessary tests and adjustments will be made to bring the plant online. The Ministry of Mines and Energy will be responsible for selecting the beneficiary families, prioritizing households in the municipalitys strata 1 and 2. It is also claimed that the plants construction has generated local employment, as 90% of the personnel hired for the project come from Tierralta, which has strengthened the municipalitys economy and facilitated the systems maintenance with skilled labor from the region. The project expects each solar farm to benefit at least 500 families, resulting in nearly 7,000 benefited households throughout the Caribbean region once the 14 plants are completed. The estimated 15% reduction in electricity bills represents a significant economic relief for the selected families. Collaboration with grid operator Afinia is considered key to the plants connection and commissioning. The Colombian government is considering replicating this model in other Caribbean departments. |
