In 2023, renewable sources accounted for approximately 65 percent of the electricity production in Colombia, with hydropower accounting for the largest share. Natural gas was the second leading source of electricity in the South American country, with a share of 20 percent that year.
Distribution of electricity generation in Colombia in 2023, by source
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Distribution of electricity generation in Colombia in 2023, by source
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Figures have been rounded and may therefore not sum to 100.
Solar includes both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generation.
Bioenergy includes generation from combustible renewables and may include waste generation (renewable and non-renewable).
Other fossil includes oil and petroleum products generation, as well as manufactured gases.
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Ember. (August 20, 2024). Distribution of electricity generation in Colombia in 2023, by source [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 19, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/617820/share-of-electricity-production-in-colombia-by-source/
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