Terpel continues solar panel roll out to cut emissions
Published on: Jul 25, 2025
This latest set of solar panels is the company’s 11th installed to reduce the operation's energy consumption.
Terpel announced the inauguration of a new self-generation project with the installation of 251 solar panels to provide electricity for the La Vallenata service station in Valledupar. This initiative is developed in the framework of the organization's plan to promote alternative energy sources, generate close to 1.5 GWh per year of solar energy from five different projects, and reduce emissions.
With the 251 panels at La Vallenata, the company self-generates close to 17,200 kWh each month. That totals 206,000 kWh per year, equivalent to the power consumed by 391 homes over the course of 12 months.
By generating those 206,000 kWh each year at La Vallenata, Terpel emits around 26.4 fewer tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere yearly.
“We are proud to take this new step toward replacing part of the power used by our operation by making use of alternative power sources that are friendlier toward the environment. This is on top of our efforts in the area of energy efficiency at our work centers, which has enabled us to further reduce emissions," explained Oscar Bravo, President of Organización Terpel.
The company plans to set up solar panels at four additional plants that will contribute approximately 838 kWh of installed capacity.
