AFRY, Swedfund, and ISA partner to strengthen Colombia’s renewable energy integration
AFRY has been awarded a strategic consultancy assignment to support ISA in Colombia with the integration of variable renewable energy into the national grid.
This marks AFRY’s first collaboration with ISA Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P., Latin America’s largest energy transmission company, and is carried out in partnership with Swedfund International. The project aims to evaluate the technical and economic implications of large-scale renewable energy integration, helping Colombia prepare for a resilient and sustainable energy future.
Colombia’s energy system is undergoing a significant transformation. With increasing volumes of solar and wind power entering the grid, the country faces new challenges in maintaining system stability and planning investments that balance cost and performance. The variability of renewable energy sources introduces complexity in forecasting, grid operation, and long-term planning.
AFRY’s study will assess the grid’s capacity to accommodate a diverse mix of renewable energy sources and identify investment needs for grid-enhancing technologies. The scope includes power flow and stability analyses, techno-economic evaluations, and the development of mitigation strategies using technologies such as FACTS, BESS, and HVDC.
When a wide mix of renewable energy sources connects to the grid, it presents a challenge. ISA is ahead of many competitors in the region, exploring cutting-edge technologies. We will evaluate the techno-economic aspects of their system to ensure both ISA and Colombia are ready for this major transition
says Mustafa Ibrahim, Head of T&D Sweden: Grid Integration, Substation & Distribution.
This collaboration is a strong example of how international partnerships can accelerate energy transition by combining local insight with global expertise.
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