energy
May 1, 2026
GreenYellow inaugurates solar park in Cesar and accelerates energy transition in Colombia
GreenYellow accelerates energy transition in Colombia. Photo: GreenYellow
TL;DR
- GreenYellow Colombia has inaugurated the Jardín Solar Park in Valencia de Jesús, Cesar.
- The park has an installed capacity of 14.55 MWp and an estimated annual production of 29.15 GWh.
- It features tracker technology, allowing solar panels to follow the sun for increased efficiency.
- The project is expected to avoid 19,239 tons of CO₂ emissions per year, equivalent to the carbon capture of over 320,000 trees.
- The development process involved significant institutional coordination between GreenYellow and government entities.
- During construction, 184 jobs were created, with 104 being local hires.
- A technical training program in solar photovoltaic energy benefited 35 local residents.
- This initiative aligns with Colombia's national goals for emission mitigation and energy matrix diversification.