Fertilizantes PazdelRío grows amid global tensions and develops a solar farm
The initiative is developed on 16 hectares, where the installation of more than 21,000 solar panels is underway Photo: COURTESY: PAZDERÍO/EDUARDO DEL TORO
TL;DR
- Fertilizantes PazdelRío is increasing its 100% national fertilizer production to ensure supply security for Colombian farmers.
- The company has seen significant growth in dispatched volume and sales, expanding its market penetration and geographical reach.
- PazdelRío's fertilizers are derived from sub-products of steel manufacturing, utilizing a circular economy model.
- A new solar farm project in Nobsa, Boyacá, with a capacity of 9.9 MWp, is under construction to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.
- The solar farm, developed in partnership with Celsia, is expected to generate 18 GWh annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 2,268 tons per year.
- This solar project makes PazdelRío the first steel company in Colombia to integrate a solar farm into its operations.