Colombian electrical energy generator Celsia stated on Thursday it is considering pulling out of its wind power tasks in the northern province Due to the fact that of issues including opposition by local, of La Guajira communities.

Colombia has actually set its sights on establishing renewable resource sources such as solar, wind and geothermal as part of President Gustavo Petro's objective to wean the significant regional coal and oil manufacturer off its reliance on fossil fuels.

Many eco-friendly jobs have actually faced significant hurdles due to resistance from Indigenous communities and regulative delays, with lots of promised jobs still not in operation.

Celsia stated in a statement to the monetary regulator that amongst its alternatives is the relocation of devices to a new project in Peru.

The wind jobs in La Guajira have long delays or have Because of troubles with, stopped being constructed communities for the completion of prior consultation processes, delays in getting or modifying ecological licenses and Due to the fact that of, technical impossibilities to get in into operation ... delays in transmission lines, Celsia added.

The scenario has led the business to think about alternatives for its Acacia and Camelias tasks, which were to produce 330 megawatts.

Celsia has stated its net earnings was down 21.2% year-on-year in 2023 to about $89 million.

Italy's Enel forever suspended its Windpeshi in La Guajira last May because of neighborhood blockades.