This working paper examines how Colombia’s renewable energy auctions can foster a just and inclusive energy transition by integrating socio‑economic and community‑driven objectives.
The authors propose two complementary pathways: (1) enhancing large‑scale project benefit sharing and community engagement, through strengthened qualification requirements and multicriteria award mechanisms, and (2) scaling up energy communities by reserving auction quotas via an adhesion process and establishing a dedicated support agency. These pathways offer a unique chance to embed non‑price indicators – such as socio‑economic targets that ensure the renewable‑energy rollout is more inclusive and equitable – and to implement tailored provisions that support the participation of energy communities within auction processes in Colombia.
Project / A new alliance championing socially responsible renewable energy implementation with meaningful participation and benefits for communities across the globe.
Program / This programme aims to build a collaborative platform to accelerate renewable energy deployment in La Guajira.
SEI report / Investigadores de SEI analizan el panorama normativo, institucional, social y la proyección de crecimiento de la energía solar y eólica en Colombia a 2025.
Feature / This story conveys SEI's fieldwork in La Guajira exploring the social acceptance of wind energy among Indigenous Wayuu communities and key challenges.
Feature / Investigadores de SEI documentan las experiencias y desafíos de los asesores comunitarios, actores fundamentales para alcanzar una transición energética justa.
