What is the solar energy potential in Colombia?

The potential of solar energy at a global level in Colombia is 4.5 kW h/m 2 /day and the area with an optimal solar resource is the Península de la Guajira, with 6 kW h/m 2 /day of radiation, surpassing the world average of 3.9 kW h/m 2 /day. In the referenced link , there is an interactive map of the radiation indices in Colombia by IDEAM.

Who is Morningstar Corporation?

With over 4 million products sold in over 100 countries since 1993 — functioning in some of the most extreme environments & mission-critical applications in the world — Morningstar Corporation is truly “the leading supplier of solar controllers and inverters.”

What makes Morningstar a good company?

It’s important for us to have tested, proven, reliable components Morningstar offers its products through a network of distribution partners. Morningstar manufactures and supplies solar charge controllers and inverters. Over 4,000,000 off-grid solar products deployed globally since 1993.

Is solar energy a problem in Colombia?

Taking into account that Colombia is mostly a desert area, what was presented above confirms the deficit of photovoltaic development in the ZNIs, that underutilize the solar resource and the great territorial extension. 4. Future picture of the solar energy

What products does Morningstar offer?

Morningstar designs solar charge controllers, inverters, and accessories for off-grid and grid-tied battery backup systems through its Professional and Essential Series. Browse our product types below.

Why are photovoltaic systems important in Colombia?

The implementation of photovoltaic systems in Colombia has enabled 2% of the population in areas that do not have access to electric energy to meet their lighting, refrigeration and leisure needs, allowing them to expand their capacities and improve their quality of life. The systems that have been installed are mainly focused on the rural sector.