Colombia's new government reviews stalled $1.35B solar program for low-income households

Colombia's energy minister has suspended implementation of a flagship COP 4.2 trillion solar initiative for poor households, citing zero connections since its launch and signaling potential policy shifts as the country deepens energy ties w

First covered Sep 9, 2026 · 11:02 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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17d PV Magazine Colombia’s new government puts $1.35 billion solar program for low-income households under review — Colombia’s new energy minister has placed the Colombia Solar program under review, citing a lack of progress on a COP 4.2 trillion ($1.35 billion) agreement…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-10 (#16)

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