Li Jinhao, Li Gang
Adelaide Business School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, South Australia, Australia.
School of Economics, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China.
Heliyon. 2024 Jul 29;10(16):e35175. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35175. eCollection 2024 Aug 30.
Colombia is well-positioned for the development of sustainable energy due to its abundance of natural resources, which include water, wind, and sun. Regulating the safe and sustainable use of offshore wind energy, which is considered non-conventional, is lacking in the nation, nonetheless. The development of offshore wind technology in Colombia shows potential to meet energy needs during dry hydrological conditions and El Niño/Southern Oscillation events when the hydroelectric system power supply is low. This study examines global initiatives that have encouraged nations to develop plans for cutting their CO2 emissions, stressing both their successes and shortcomings in putting offshore wind technology into practice. An examination of Colombia's renewable energy administrative framework finds a lack of data required to carry out offshore wind projects. Furthermore, a review of previous research on marine energy emphasizes how important it is to expand our knowledge of offshore wind generation. Although the majority of local renewable energy projects concentrate on terrestrial sources, an analysis of wind speed and wind power density in Colombia at different altitudes shows promising magnitudes and good trends.Digital finance plays a crucial role in this context by providing innovative funding mechanisms, enhancing financial accessibility, and reducing investment risks through improved financial technologies. These advancements support the mobilization of capital necessary for the development and expansion of offshore wind energy projects.As a result, the technical, economic, administrative, and legal data pertinent to renewable energy in Colombia is compiled in this study. It proposes to provide information to stakeholders involved in decision-making processes and promotes the possible installation of offshore wind farms in regions close to Colombia's Caribbean coast. Because of its plentiful resources, Colombia offers a great chance to implement offshore wind energy technology, which will lessen dependency on fossil fuels and provide a backup energy source in case of supply shortages. The integration of digital finance is key to unlocking the economic potential of these projects, ensuring sustainable and scalable energy solutions for the future.
由于拥有丰富的自然资源，包括水、风、太阳能，哥伦比亚在可持续能源发展方面具有良好的条件。然而，该国缺乏对被视为非常规能源的海上风能安全和可持续利用的监管。哥伦比亚海上风能技术的发展显示出在干旱水文条件以及厄尔尼诺/南方涛动事件期间（此时水电系统供电量较低）满足能源需求的潜力。本研究审视了鼓励各国制定二氧化碳减排计划的全球倡议，强调了这些倡议在实施海上风能技术方面的成功与不足。对哥伦比亚可再生能源管理框架的审查发现，开展海上风能项目所需的数据不足。此外，对以往海洋能源研究的回顾强调了扩展我们对海上风力发电知识的重要性。尽管大多数当地可再生能源项目集中在陆基能源上，但对哥伦比亚不同海拔高度的风速和风力密度的分析显示出可观的数值和良好的趋势。数字金融在这方面发挥着关键作用，它通过提供创新的融资机制、增强金融可及性以及通过改进金融技术降低投资风险。这些进步支持了为海上风能项目的开发和扩展调动必要的资金。因此，本研究汇编了与哥伦比亚可再生能源相关的技术、经济、管理和法律数据。它提议向参与决策过程的利益相关者提供信息，并促进在哥伦比亚加勒比海岸附近地区可能安装海上风电场。由于资源丰富，哥伦比亚提供了实施海上风能技术的绝佳机会，这将减少对化石燃料的依赖，并在供应短缺时提供备用能源。数字金融的整合是释放这些项目经济潜力的关键，确保未来可持续且可扩展的能源解决方案。
