AFRY Partners with Colombia’s ISA and Swedfund to Map Techno-Economic Pathways for Large-Scale Renewable Integration

AFRY Partners with Colombia’s ISA and Swedfund to Map Techno-Economic Pathways for Large-Scale Renewable Integration

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has teamed up with ISA Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.—backed by Swedfund International—to conduct a detailed assessment of the technical and economic impacts of large-scale renewable energy integration in Colombia. The study will examine grid capacity, stability and investment requirements, employing power-flow and dynamic analyses alongside techno-economic evaluations. Key technologies under review include FACTS, BESS and HVDC to address variability and maintain system reliability. Mustafa Ibrahim of AFRY emphasizes ISA’s leadership in adopting advanced solutions and the collaboration’s role in preparing Colombia’s energy infrastructure for a resilient, low-carbon future.

(PRESS RELEASE) SOLNA, 7-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — AFRY has entered its first-ever partnership with ISA Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.—Latin America’s leading energy transmission company—supported by Swedfund International. This collaboration will analyze the technical and financial ramifications of integrating substantial volumes of renewable energy into Colombia’s power network, equipping the country for a robust, sustainable energy landscape.

Colombia’s grid is rapidly evolving as solar and wind installations proliferate. The influx of variable renewables introduces new complexities in load forecasting, operational stability and capital planning. AFRY’s comprehensive study will evaluate the network’s ability to absorb a diverse renewables mix, pinpoint necessary investments in grid-strengthening solutions and propose mitigation measures.

The scope of work encompasses power-flow and dynamic stability analyses, techno-economic modeling and recommendations for advanced technologies—such as Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) links—to enhance reliability and efficiency.

“When a wide mix of renewable energy sources connects to the grid, it presents a challenge. ISA is ahead of many competitors in the region, exploring cutting-edge technologies. We will evaluate the techno-economic aspects of their system to ensure both ISA and Colombia are ready for this major transition,” commented Mustafa Ibrahim, Head of Section for System Studies, FACT & HVDC at AFRY.

This initiative exemplifies the power of global-local collaboration in fast-tracking the energy transition by merging international know-how with Colombia’s unique market insights.

Media Contact:

Mustafa Ibrahim
Head of Section, System Studies, FACT & HVDC
Tel: +46 1050 50808<

SOURCE: AFRY