The world today depends on hydrocarbons as its main source of energy, but nevertheless, much of this non -renewable energy source has already been consumed, which confronts us with alternative energy sources dilemma for the future. The technological advance of alternative energies Like solar energy, wind, energy of tides and others, They have been developing in the world, But they need to go.
In Colombia unlike other countries, wealth in water bodies has allowed consolidating a clean energy production and hydroelectric plants supply most of the country's energy consumption with a 66%, backed by thermoelectric plants especially in times of water scarce, additionally, Solar radiation levels, as well as the speed of winds in certain areas of the country makes Colombia a great potential for the development of alternative energies. Despite this, At present, the government does not have a clear policy regarding development, incentive, AND APPLICATION OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES.
To him 31 December of 2016 The country was in force for the program for rational and efficient energy (Proure) 2010-2015, that encouraged the rational and efficient use of energy and promoted alternative energies. This program granted tax incentives to companies: Income Tax Deduction, Accelerated asset depreciation, VAT exclusion and tariff exemption., but nevertheless, its termination and non -approval of the new proure 2017 – 2022 made investment stop, development and implementation of alternative energy projects.
The lesson learned in the Colombian case, is that the main barrier for the implementation of alternative energies is the lack of organization and institutionality that allows to generate a regulation that encourages the implementation and use of this type of energy, where the objective is the common good and there are no interest created. While in the country the entities involved do not agree, Investment and implementation projects of alternative energy will not be launched again.