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Regulation22 de June de 2026 · 5 min read

Colombia regulates battery energy storage, solving bottleneck for renewables

CREG's new regulation allows solar and wind energy storage for nighttime use, removing a major obstacle to renewable expansion. The measure is expected to accelerate new project development.

IMAGEM · REGULATION · 16:9

CREG's decision to regulate storage removes the main technical-regulatory obstacle to renewable expansion in Colombia. Stored energy can now be sold during peak hours, improving project economics. At least 2 GW in stalled projects are expected to be unlocked. ALAGER sees the Colombian initiative as a model for other Andean countries.

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