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Colombia Energy Profile 2024: Electricity Mix
🌍 Renewables
Renewables supplied 64.4% of electricity. Hydropower dominated at 58.1%, thanks to Colombia’s mountainous terrain and river systems. Solar energy contributed 3.7%, and bioenergy made up 2.6%, largely from agricultural and forestry residues.
🔥 Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels provided 35.6% of Colombia’s electricity in 2024. Natural gas accounted for 16.8%, coal for 15.2%, and other fossil sources like oil made up 3.6%. Fossil generation continues to play a key role, particularly for thermal backup and during dry seasons.