Photovoltaic projects developed in Non-Interconnected Zones in Colombia

Abstract

Non-Interconected Zones (NIZ) in Colombia represent 52% of the total land of the country, but has only 5% of the population. Additionally, NIZ are located in remote areas with difficult geographical and natural conditions making the need to generate energy locally. Most of the electricity supply in NIZ are diesel generators, but these areas have good solar resources, which have not been exploited. This paper presents the most relevant photovoltaic projects developed in the principal departments of the NIZ.