Yumbo is a 9.8 MW solar power plant in Colombia, commissioned in 2021. Ranked #3 of 3 solar plants in Colombia, Yumbo's 9.8 MW represents 9.25% of the country's total solar capacity of 106 MW. The largest solar plant in Colombia is El Paso at 86 MW, making Yumbo 8.8% larger. Nearby plants within 50 km include Alto Anchicayá (355 MW, Hydro), TermoemCali (213 MW, Gas), and Termovalle (205 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Valle del Cauca region, approximately 20 km from Cali.
Colombia, South America
- 101. largest of 127 plants in Colombia
- #24,804 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,341 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Colombia
11 plants within 100 km, 1,693 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Yumbo is a solar power plant producing approximately 15 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Colombia- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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