Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) unveiled a plan to modernize energy substations in Antioquia, investing over $1.1 trillion until 2030. The initiative aims to cut interruptions and adapt to future needs like renewables and electric mobility. Esteban Duque Franco, EPM's Transmission and Distribution Manager, emphasized its role in boosting economic and social development in the region.
Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) announced an ambitious plan to modernize energy substations across the country, targeting nine subregions in Antioquia. The total investment exceeds $1.1 trillion and will run until a maximum of 2030, as stated in an official company release.
The main goals are to decrease the frequency and duration of power supply interruptions, enhance responses to failures, and boost safety for people and facilities. It will also ease the integration of emerging technologies, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy sources, gearing the system for rising demands.
“This strategic plan for modernizing energy substations will address current and future needs of the territory and community, support economic and social development in Antioquia, and ensure efficient operation of the electrical system,” said Esteban Duque Franco, EPM's Transmission and Distribution Manager.
Priorities involve updating, replacing, and adapting essential equipment and infrastructure for service delivery. This initiative addresses the call for a more resilient electrical grid in a vital region for Colombia's economy.