politics
May 8, 2026
La Guajira will have a new model to accelerate wind and solar energy projects
Substation of the Beta wind farm, in La Guajira Photo: Courtesy EDPR
TL;DR
- A new governance model has been established in La Guajira to expedite renewable energy projects in the Colombian Caribbean.
- The model creates a permanent dialogue table between communities, companies, and the state to foster agreements on clean energy generation and transmission.
- It aims to resolve historical social and territorial conflicts that have hindered renewable energy projects in the region.
- The resolution seeks to institutionalize a mechanism for permanent consultation, moving beyond traditional models where communities were merely consulted.
- La Guajira has significant potential for renewable energy, with a capacity to generate up to 130 gigawatts of wind and solar power.
- The government intends for communities to evolve from consulted actors to partners in energy generation and transmission projects.