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Synchronous condenser manufacturing at ANDRITZ in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil_Copyright ANDRITZ

For stable power grids: ANDRITZ to supply five synchronous condensers to Colombia

2026/07/07

Enlaza, the transmission company of Grupo Energía Bogotá, has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ an order to supply five synchronous condensers to Colombia. The equipment – the first of its kind in Colombia – will strengthen grid stability and support the integration of renewable energy sources in the Colombian Caribbean region.

The order has a value in the mid-double-digit million-euro range and will be included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the second quarter of 2026.
 

As Colombia continues to increase the share of electricity generated from wind and solar power, maintaining grid stability becomes increasingly important. The synchronous condensers will provide system inertia and voltage control, helping to keep the grid stable.

Dieter Hopf, CEO of ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil, said: “Having installed or modernized more than 7,000 MW of hydropower capacity across Colombia, we are pleased to continue contributing to the region’s energy transition with our synchronous condensers and to help Enlaza strengthen the country’s transmission infrastructure.”

ANDRITZ will supply the complete systems: the synchronous condensers with a capacity of +50/-25 MVAr each, as well as generator circuit breakers, static frequency converters, transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, and auxiliary equipment including automation, excitation, and protection systems.

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Synchronous condenser manufacturing at ANDRITZ in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil

Synchronous condenser manufacturing at ANDRITZ in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil_Copyright ANDRITZ

Synchronous condenser manufacturing at ANDRITZ in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ HYDROPOWER
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world's leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 492 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small hydropower to large-scale plants. State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, synchronous condensers for grid stability and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.