Evaluación de la factibilidad de una comunidad energética solar en la playa caño dulce y sus alrededores en el municipio de Tubará - Atlántico

Abstract

This thesis focuses on evaluating the feasibility of a solar energy community in Playa Caño Dulce, located in the municipality of Tubará, Atlántico, Colombia. The community faces multiple challenges, such as multidimensional poverty, lack of basic services like continuous access to electricity and potable water, and environmental degradation that threatens the sustainability of the area and residents' quality of life. To address these issues, the development of a solar photovoltaic infrastructure using solar panels connected to a microgrid is proposed. This solution would ensure constant access to renewable energy, improving living conditions and facilitating economic development through activities like ecotourism and aquaculture. The proposal includes an analysis of the project's social, technical, legal, and economic viability, identifying opportunities and challenges in implementing the energy community. Socially, the Caño Dulce community shows significant interest in participating in project management, favoring its success. The technical feasibility is supported by the region’s favorable climate, with high levels of solar radiation facilitating energy generation. Legally, the Colombian regulatory framework, supported by Law 1715 of 2014 and Resolution 701 of 2023, offers incentives and regulations that promote the creation of energy communities. Economically, funding alternatives such as government subsidies, international cooperation, and the sale of surplus energy to the grid are explored. This project aims not only to meet the community's energy needs but also to promote long-term energy autonomy and environmental sustainability, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Through active community participation and the use of renewable technologies, the project aims to improve residents' quality of life and establish a replicable model of sustainable development for other rural communities in Colombia.