The region of Valle del Cauca adds a new advance in clean energy clean energy with the start-up of the Celsia Solar Buga 2 solar plant. This infrastructure was developed by the C2 Energía platform, an alliance between Celsia and the international fund Cubico Sustainable Investments, which continues to consolidate its presence in the country.
New solar plant for local industry
With a capacity of 15.16 megawatts peak (MWp), the plant will generate an estimated 23,000 MWh per year, equivalent to the consumption of thousands of homes. The energy will be delivered under long-term contracts to three companies in the municipality of Guadalajara de Buga. These include Colomsa, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging QBCo, specializing in food and sauces; and a third food firm that requested confidentiality.
The plant will prevent the emission of 16,748 tons of CO₂ each year, a figure that projected over 25 years is equivalent to more than 418 thousand tons, similar to planting 2.7 million trees. During its construction, 330 jobs were generated, mostly local, with a 12% female participation.
Strategic alliances for competitive energy
For Colomsa, this project represents a way to reduce its carbon footprint. carbon footprint and strengthen its relationship with clients who value sustainability. In the case of QBCo, it reports a 20% reduction in its energy tariff, in addition to meeting its environmental goals.
With this plant, the C2 Energía platform has 356 MWp in operation in five departments, and has another 300 MW under construction, plus a portfolio of 800 MW under development. portfolio under development of 800 MWp. . The solar potential of Valle del Cauca, according to Celsia, is strategic to continue deploying competitive and sustainable energy solutions.
Source and photo: Celsia
