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Bekaert launches first Latin American solar project in Colombia

PUBT·10/20/2026 08:26:01
Bekaert launches first Latin American solar project in Colombia
  • Bekaert announced its first Latin American solar project at the Proalco Malambo plant in Barranquilla, Colombia, on October 20, 2026.
  • The rooftop installation has 1,986 solar panels with total installed capacity of 1,291 kWp.
  • Expected annual generation of approximately 1.87 GWh would cover 25% of the plant's electricity demand.
  • Annual CO₂ reductions are estimated at 117 tons in the announcement's text, versus 467 tons in its project highlights.
  • Regional expansion plans include a second phase at the Muña plant in Bogotá.


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