FAQs
Hidroituango is the largest hydroelectric plant in Colombia, a strategic project that provides clean, stable and low-cost energy to the National Interconnected System. Its importance lies in the fact that it guarantees energy security, promotes economic growth and reinforces the country's transition to renewable sources, ensuring the availability of energy for millions of homes and businesses.
The project mainly benefits municipalities in the area of influence in the North, West and Lower Cauca of Antioquia, but its energy and economic impact reaches the entire country. Nearby communities receive social, environmental and infrastructure investments, while Colombia as a whole benefits from the energy that Hidroituango provides to the national system.
Hidroituango operates with strict international engineering protocols, permanent monitoring, reinforcement works, redundant systems, advanced geotechnical instrumentation, 24/7 surveillance and updated risk management plans. The entire system is designed to prevent failures, anticipate anomalies and respond quickly to any eventuality.
The stability of the dam is ensured through continuous monitoring with sensors, daily inspections, technical modeling in real time and the supervision of multidisciplinary teams. This permanent surveillance makes it possible to detect millimetric changes in the structure, control the level of the reservoir, maintain safe operation and comply with international dam standards.
Peace of mind is guaranteed through a robust early warning system that includes sirens, sensors, direct communication with municipal risk management committees and rapid response protocols. Communities receive training, regular drills and access to clear information about the status of the project, allowing for timely action and confidence in protection measures.
Hydroelectric generation offers clean, renewable and highly efficient energy, with low operating costs and without polluting emissions. Unlike thermal sources, it reduces the carbon footprint and, compared to intermittent sources such as solar or wind, it provides firmness and stability to the electrical system, being essential to guarantee continuous energy.
In the area of influence, programs have been developed for social infrastructure, education, housing, health, productive projects, institutional strengthening, ecological restoration and risk management. The results include new and improved roads, renovated schools and hospitals, built housing, drinking water treatment plants, school supports, local employment and more than 500 productive projects that promote territorial development.