Wind Energy Projects in La Guajira, Colombia
Sector: Wind • Location: Cabo de la Vela, Colombia
Source: The Washington Post
Colombia's ambitious wind energy development plans in the La Guajira region are facing significant setbacks. Despite large targets including 1.1 gigawatts awarded in a 2019 auction, only two wind farms are partially operating with a combined capacity of less than 32 megawatts. Several projects remain stalled due to limited grid infrastructure, regulatory changes, and social challenges, including c
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Wind, Telecommunications
- Location
- Cabo de la Vela, Colombia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Washington Post
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Description | Colombia's ambitious wind energy development plans in the La Guajira region are facing significant setbacks. Despite large targets including 1.1 gigawatts awarded in a 2019 auction, only two wind farms are partially operating with a combined capacity of less than 32 megawatts. Several projects remain stalled due to limited grid infrastructure, regulatory changes, and social challenges, including conflicts with Indigenous communities. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Colombia |
City | Cabo de la Vela |
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Source | The Washington Post |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Wind, Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2025-06-05 |
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