Colombia Renewable Energy Market by Types (Hydropower, Bioenergy, and Others) -Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2028

The Colombia renewable energy market size is anticipated to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing demand for renewable energy sources for electricity production.

Renewable energy is limitless and sustainable in nature. Electricity generation, air & water heating/cooling, transportation, and rural energy services are the four prime areas, where  renewable energy is provided. Even though most of the renewable energy projects are in large-scale, renewable technologies are also suited to rural & remote areas.

Hydro power is one of the commercially developed renewable energy resource. Building a dam or a large reservoir can be used to create a controlled flow of water that drives the turbine and generate hydro power. This energy source is more reliable than solar or wind energy source and also allows storage, when demand reaches to peak level. 

Bioenergy is burning of organic materials to produce electricity. It is the conversion of solid fuel made from plant materials into electricity. The ongoing technology advancement has made it cleaner and more energy-efficient process. The conversion of agricultural, industrial and domestic waste into solid, liquid, and gas fuel produce bioenergy, which generates power at a low economic and environmental cost.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Supportive government policies and efforts to meet the rising power demand using renewable energy sources are expected to boost the market growth.
• Growing awareness about renewable energy and declining cost of solar photovoltaic cells are anticipated to spur the market growth.
• Unfavourable climatic conditions and the use of conventional energy sources such as coal and natural gas are anticipated to restrict the market growth.
• Lack of awareness about renewable energy benefits and high cost of renewable energy projects are expected to impede the growth of the market during the forecast period.
•  Land constraints and insufficient transmission facility are expected to hamper the market growth during forecast period.
• The COVID-19 pandemic had restricted the supply of crucial components required for the establishment of renewable energy projects. However, the market is anticipated to recover by end of 2021.
• Increasing R&D investments and technological advancements of the renewable energy sector in Colombia is anticipated to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players during the forecast period.

Scope of the Report

The report on the Colombia renewable energy market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Renewable Energy Market Segment Insights

Others segment is projected to account for a large market share

In terms of types, the market is segmented into hydropower, bioenergy, and others. The others segment is expected to account for a key share of the market during the forecast period due to rapid technology advancement in the solar and wind sectors. Colombia has solar radiation throughout the year, especially in areas such as La Guajira, Atlantico, Antioquia, and Valle de Cauca. The country’s solar installed capacity has reached about 88.52 MW in 2019. Increasing government subsidies is anticipated to encourage industry players and consumers to increase their investment in the country. Ongoing technological advancements are expected to propel the growth of the others segment. Moreover, significant energy  security,  economic benefits, and government subsidies are driving the segment growth.

The hydropower segment is anticipated to grow at a steady rate owing to increasing number of hydropower plants in the country. According to the reports, 65% of the annual electric consumption is relied on hydro power plants.  Meanwhile, the bioenergy segment is expected to expand at a healthy rate during the forecast period.

Segments

Segments Covered in the Report

The global Colombia renewable energy market has been segmented on the basis of

Types

• Hydropower
• Bioenergy
•  Others

Key Players

•  Celsia SAESP
•  DNV GL AS
•  Enel Green Power SpA
•  Ventus Ingeniería S.R.L
• EDP Renovaveis SA

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the Colombia renewable energy market include Celsia SAESP, DNV GL AS, Enel Green Power SpA, Ventus Ingeniería S.R.L, and EDP Renovaveis SA.

Industry players are engaging in partnerships and collaborating with government state bodies to expand their market share. Moreover, they’re heavily investing in R&D activities to leverage their market position in the projected timeline.