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This article contains a list of power stations in Colombia . Hydroelectric power accounts for 70 percent of Colombia's generating capacity. [1]
| Station | Capacity (MW) | Location | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPR Plant | 150 | Boyaca | 1 unit |
| Termoguajira | 330 | Guajira | 2 units |
| Termopaipa | 160 | Boyaca | 1 unit |
| Termozipa | 235.5 | Cundinamarca | 4 units |
| Termotasajero I | 155(net) | Norte de Santander | [3] |
| Termotasajero II | 161.6(net) | Norte de Santander | [4] |
| Termotasajero III | 200(net) | Norte de Santander | Bidding |
| Station | Capacity (MW) | Location | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Termobarranquilla S.A. (E.S.P) TEBSA | 918 MW | [5] [6] |
| Station | Location | Capacity (MW) | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Hydroelectric Power Plant | 1,240 | ||
| Alberto Lleras (Guavio) Dam | 1,150 | [7] | |
| Chivor Hydroelectric Project | 1,000 | ||
| Sogamoso Dam | 820 | ||
| Porce III Dam | 660 | ||
| Peñol-Guatapé Dam | 560 | ||
| Miel I Hydroelectric Station | 396 | ||
| Urra Dam | 340 | ||
| Las Playas Dam | 204 | ||
| Jaguas Dam | 170 | ||
| Río Amoyá Dam | 80 | ||
| Calderas Dam | 26 | ||
| Station | Capacity (MW) | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituango Dam | 2,456 | Under construction | |
| Guaicaramo Dam | 1,750 | Proposed | |
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