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The park covers a total area of ??414.10 hectares in the municipalities of Clemencia and Santa Catalina, in the department of Bolívar. Colombias National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has granted environmental viability certification to the 200 MW La Orquídea Photovoltaic Park project, promoted by the Barranquilla-based company LA ORQUIDEA SOLAR. The park covers a total area of ??414.10 hectares, within which the installation of 345,000 photovoltaic modules organized into 25 solar panel groups has been authorized. In addition, the construction of a booster substation will be permitted, along with the equipment and elements necessary for the parks operation. This project, within the context of the energy transition, seeks to harness the solar potential of the municipalities of Clemencia and Santa Catalina, in the department of Bolívar. The environmental assessment process included a comprehensive analysis of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), considering key aspects such as hydrology, hydrogeology, atmosphere, ecological fragmentation and connectivity, as well as guidelines for community engagement and outreach. The environmental impacts generated by project implementation and the management and monitoring measures established in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) were also evaluated, which allowed for the determination of its environmental viability. Regarding the biotic component compensation plan, the project will develop restoration and sustainable use actions with the goal of improving the ecological connectivity and structure of the ecosystems associated with the Santa Catalina Forest Reserve and the El Ceibal-Mono Tití Regional Natural Park. These activities will involve community participation through conservation agreements, respecting the management zoning of protected areas. |
