Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.94% is in Colombia. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Colombia, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. HidroItuango
The HidroItuango is a 2,400MW hydro power project located in Antioquia, Colombia. It is being developed by Hidroelectrica Ituango. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by Empresas Publicas De Medellin; Colombia’s Antioquia department (IDEA). Buy the profile here.
2. Micay
Micay is a 800MW hydro power project in Cauca, Colombia. Gestion Y Disenos Electricos is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2029. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Gestion Y Disenos Electricos. Buy the profile here.
3. Patia II
The 570MW Patia II is located in Narino, Colombia. It is owned by Isagen. The hydro project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2027. Isagen is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Patia I
The Patia I is a 520MW hydro power project. It is planned in Narino, Colombia. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Isagen. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2025. Isagen is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. PCH DE LA PAZ
The 400MW hydro project, PCH DE LA PAZ is expected to get commissioned by 2025. It is being developed by Gestion Y Disenos Electricos. The project is currently in permitting stage. Gestion Y Disenos Electricos is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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