Wind Energy Development in La Guajira, Colombia
Sector: Wind • Location: Colombia
Source: Louisiana First News
Colombia's ambitious wind energy development plans in the La Guajira region face serious setbacks as major companies withdraw and projects stall. Despite targets including 1.1 gigawatts awarded in a 2019 auction, only two wind farms with less than 32 megawatts capacity are partially operating. Challenges include limited grid infrastructure, regulatory changes, and social issues with Indigenous com
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Wind
- Location
- Colombia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Louisiana First News
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Original status | Stalled |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Colombia's ambitious wind energy development plans in the La Guajira region face serious setbacks as major companies withdraw and projects stall. Despite targets including 1.1 gigawatts awarded in a 2019 auction, only two wind farms with less than 32 megawatts capacity are partially operating. Challenges include limited grid infrastructure, regulatory changes, and social issues with Indigenous communities. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Colombia |
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Source | Louisiana First News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Wind |
Article published date | 2025-06-05 |
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