Enel Green Power and Centelsa by Nexans have delivered the first comunal Ecohall for the enjoyment of the Cesar community

• The delivery of the first Ecosalón in the El Potrerillo district will benefit more than 2,500 inhabitants by promoting spaces for the training and recovery of the community's historical and cultural memory.

• The four-month construction of this space saw more than 230 million pesos invested and 66 wooden reels and 700 pallets from the La Loma solar park were re-used.

Cesar, June 21, 2023. Within the development framework of the La Loma solar park, Enel Green Power, the business line of Enel Colombia1, and Centelsa by Nexans, the wiring solution company for the entire electrification chain, delivered an Ecohall for the community of the El Potrerillo district, in Cesar. This space seeks to promote the integration and coexistence of the community, as well as generating spaces for the formation and recovery of its historical and cultural memory. The initiative received an investment of more than $230 million pesos, where both companies promoted the labor inclusion of six people from the community during its four-month development.

 

To build the walls, windows, and floors of the Ecosalón and its offices, the recycled wood came from 66 reels and 700 pallets in which Centelsa by Nexans low and medium voltage cables were transported to the La Loma solar park. Furthermore, 64 wheels from metal rope cylinders were incorporated into the project. As such, 67.7m3 of wood, equivalent to 285 pine trees, and 12,641 metal nails were not improperly disposed of as waste, thereby preventing the emission of approximately 12 tons of CO2.

 

In addition to its attractive design, sustainable conditions that facilitate the infrastructure maintenance were taken into account, and in the coming months training will be carried out with the community to promote its proper use and care.

This new community hall became a reality thanks to the efforts of both companies and the support of other strategic allies such as Bucarretes and Soltec. Their priority is to benefit the interest groups of the area of direct influence of the La Loma solar park, which will have 400,000 solar panels. Once operational, the total installed capacity will be 187 MWdc, generating 420 GWh of renewable energy per year, thus being capable of meeting the needs of approximately 600,000 people.

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About Enel Green Power

Enel Green Power®, part of the Enel Group, develops and operates renewable energy plants worldwide and is presently in Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. A global leader in clean energy, with a total capacity of more than 59 GW and a generation mix that includes wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power, as well as energy storage facilities, Enel Green Power is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into renewable energy plants.

Enel Green Power in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala is a business line of the company Enel Colombia S.A. ESP.  In Colombia alone, it has a capacity of 3,589 MW and more than 800 MW of renewable energy under construction. Among its generation assets are its 12 hydroelectric plants and the El Paso solar park (86.2 MWdc), the first of its kind in the country. Likewise, the solar parks at La Loma (187 MWdc), Fundación (132.2 MWdc) and Guayepo I & II (486.7 MWdc) stand out and are currently under construction.

About Centelsa by Nexans

For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and is committed to electrifying the future. With 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is paving the way to a new world of safe, sustainable  and decarbonized electricity that is accessible to everyone. In 2022, Nexans generated 6.7 billion euros in standard sales. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services across five main business areas: Power Generation & Transmission, Distribution, Usage, Industry & Solutions and Telecom & Data. Nexans was the first company in its industry to create a Foundation supporting sustainable initiatives, bringing access to energy to disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Group pledged to contribute to carbon neutrality by 2030.

Nexans has been operating in Colombia since 2008 and, in April 2022, completed the acquisition of the Colombian premium cable manufacturer CENTELSA, with the firm intention of continuing to electrify the future of Colombia and Latin America. Thus, the Group expects to continue consolidating its value offer along the electrification chain, all the while reaffirming itself as a strategic ally in the region's energy transition.

For more information:

Press office Enel Colombia
prensaenel@enel.com

Communications office Centelsa by Nexans - Luciana Ormeño
luciana.ormeno@nexans.com