The possibility of a blackout in Colombia is no longer an isolated concern.
Guilds of the energy sector, such as Andesco, warn that the country could face electric cuts between 2025 and 2027 if urgent measures are not taken to balance energy supply and demand.
This warning remembers the recent blackout in Spain, and raises the key question: is Colombia prepared to avoid a similar situation?
Risk is not general, but real
Camilo Sánchez Ortega, president of Andesco and the National Guild Council, warned that Colombia is not assured enough to meet the growing demand.
According to its statements, the country could have a deficit of around 8 %, which represents a considerable gap in electricity generation.
This imbalance could translate into regional blackouts, especially in areas where the transmission infrastructure is limited.
The problem is not just technical. There is also a financial dimension.
The State maintains debts with generators and subsidy payments are delayed.
This combination complicates the operation of electrical companies, which must maintain their systems without receiving enough income.
In addition, the progress of renewable projects faces regulatory obstacles and social opposition, which slows the development of new sources of clean energy.
Natural advantages, but without sufficient infrastructure
Unlike Spain, Colombia has a cleaner energy matrix, thanks to the high participation of hydroelectric plants.
It is also self -sufficient, which releases it from depending on external sources.
However, the solar and wind potential is still wasted.
The lack of infrastructure investment limits the options to take advantage of that potential.
Although the country has enviable natural resources, the absence of adequate transmission lines prevents the energy where it is most needed.
Both countries strengthened their cooperation in clean technologies, including green hydrogen.
But if Colombia does not solve its own challenges, it could see its electrical system collapse by sections, affecting millions of people.
In short, the warning is made.
The blackout in Colombia is a tangible risk that requires technical decisions, investment and immediate planning.
Without action, the consequences could feel soon, especially in the big cities.
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