Approaching an Intelligent Use of Energy

Achieving the sustainability of our communities, contributing to the conservation of the planet, ensuring its durability for the enjoyment of future generations and helping in the reduction of global warming are some of the reasons that motivate us daily and strengthen our commitment as companies that provide the electricity service.

Today, we face the need to be constantly renewing ourselves, the world of energy has changed and we have to be present by innovating and providing more efficient solutions to our customers. For this reason in Enel - Codensa, an Enel Group Colombia company, we have started projects that focus on photovoltaic energy as an alternative to other primary sources of energy generation.

Clean energy, the answer to reduce environmental impacts

One of the best-known benefits of renewable energy systems is that they do not emit greenhouse gases in their energy generation process, avoiding negative impacts on the environment. Today, there are several types of renewable energy, including solar energy, which through the use of photovoltaic cells transforms solar radiation into electrical energy.

Currently, we have implemented three photovoltaic projects in the city of Bogota, installing approximately 300 solar panels with an installed capacity of 72 KWp, capable of generating a total of 77.5 MWh per year, sufficient energy to cover the annual demand of approximately 753 households.

With the premise that the example starts at home, the first system was installed during 2015 on the terrace of our corporate building on 93rd Street, where we have 168 panels with which we can generate 45 MWh annually. Since it came into operation, the system has generated 90 MWh, covering 6% of the building demand.

In addition, we have installed photovoltaic systems in some organizations in Bogota, such as Autogermana and Vermont. These projects have been developed under a pilot scheme consisting of the provision of energy efficiency services, which includes the installation, maintenance and operation of the system by Enel - Codensa.

On the other hand, as part of our commitment as a company to make energy available to more people, we developed a project in rural areas of Cundinamarca that currently do not have access to electricity, installing 75 photovoltaic system solutions with batteries and appliances.

In total, these initiatives have halted emissions by 27 tons of CO2. To absorb this CO2, more than 1,900 trees would have been needed.