By the end of 2021, Ecopetrol and its GEE report a total of 54.5 GWh-year of solar energy 98% associated with the operations of Granja Solar Castilla and Granja Solar San Fernando (CENIT) and 2% in operation in Pozos Colorados and Essentia. .
By the end of 2021, Ecopetrol and its ESG report a total of 54.5 GWh/year of solar energy, of which 98% is associated with operations at Granja Solar Castilla and Granja Solar San Fernando (CENIT) and 2% at Pozos. Colorados and Essentias.
Integration 2021 / Integration 2021
Know about San Fernando Solar Park
We are proud to tell you that the San Fernando Solar Park is the most modern in Latin America, demonstrating our commitment to integrating renewable energy into operations and energy transition to advance Ecopetrol Group and Cenit’s goal of reducing the carbon footprint. .
- The park covers an area of 57 hectares, which is equivalent to 70 professional football fields.
- It has a capacity of 61 MW and construction started in October 2020.
- This will prevent more than 508 thousand tons of CO2 (carbon dioxide) equivalent emissions.
- Currently, Ecopetrol Group’s installed renewable energy capacity is 112 MW within two years.
- It had an investment of US$40 million, representing more than $150 billion pesos.
- More than $15 billion in local goods and services were contracted for the park’s construction.
- 38% of the workers involved in the project’s construction are women.
- More than 700 people from the community were employed and contracts were signed with 48 local suppliers.
Integration 2019 / Integration 2019
The Castilla Solar Farm will provide power to Campo Castilla under a self-generation scheme
- More than 54,000 solar panels convert continuous energy into renewable energy.
- Installed capacity is 21 MWp
- Campo will supply Castilla with electricity for 15 years
- prevent more than 154,000 tons of CO2 emissions; Equivalent to planting 16,200 trees.
- 18 hectares is equivalent to 16 professional football fields.
- 383 jobs created. 29% are women