Beyond the grid: How grassroots innovators are powering Colombia’s future

Beyond the grid: How grassroots innovators are powering Colombia’s future

While a substantial portion of Colombia’s energy supply comes from hydropower, climate change-induced droughts are jeopardising its stability, posing a risk to energy security. Additionally, the country relies on unsustainable sources like oil and natural gas and suffers annual economic losses of up to $11 billion due to poor energy efficiency. Initiatives to shift energy systems to renewable sources such as solar and wind farms are often spearh…