SunCompany has taken a major step forward in the creation of an international holding structure, reorganizing its operations by business verticals to strengthen its regional presence in renewable energy.
After more than a decade developing hybrid energy models that integrate solar systems, battery storage, and complementary technologies, the company has consolidated operations in Colombia and several Caribbean countries. Its strategy focuses on distributed generation and energy-as-a-service schemes, enabling market entry in regions where traditional renewable models face structural limitations.
In an interview with Valora Analitik, founder and CEO Juan Diego Gómez explained how the company positioned itself as a regional holding. “From the beginning, we understood that solar energy could not operate on its own. The real opportunity was in combining it with storage and developing electronics, control systems, and hybrid models,” Gómez said. This vision allowed the company to anticipate technological and regulatory changes, especially in markets heavily dependent on fossil fuels such as diesel and gas.
Gómez recalled founding SunColombia in 2013, identifying early on a niche with strong growth potential: integrated solar and battery solutions. At the time, this market was still emerging and uncompetitive in countries like Colombia, where hydroelectric power dominated pricing. “We chose to focus on what others were not doing,” he added.
Holding Structure and International Investment Backing
As its portfolio grew and international expansion became necessary, SunCompany advanced the creation of an international holding that reorganized operations into core verticals. This restructuring enabled the company to attract foreign investment and strengthen its financial capacity. Bancolombia, through its venture capital arm Cbest Investments, and the US-based SEAF fund backed by the IDB, joined as strategic partners.
“An international structure allows us to raise capital in dollars and execute more competitive financial closings,” Gómez explained. The reorganization consolidated three main units: SunColombia, with a mature construction arm and 14 years of experience; a generation unit responsible for energy contracts and assets; and an operations and asset management unit overseeing approximately USD 60 million in hybrid and solar assets.
In addition, SunCompany International leads Caribbean expansion, while Sunwa Technologies drives a new innovation line integrating small hydroelectric plants with solar and storage systems—one of the company’s next hybridization bets.
Caribbean Expansion and Hybrid Solutions
Two and a half years ago, SunCompany began operations in the Dominican Republic, a market with a more advanced renewable sector than Colombia. There, the company identified opportunities in auxiliary grid services enabled by batteries integrated into solar plants, particularly in a context of energy oversupply and curtailment issues.
“We design systems where the battery is a central component, not just a complement,” Gómez emphasized. This approach led to a project integrated with a peaking gas plant—still uncommon in the Caribbean, though already present in markets like Mexico.
Declining battery costs, driven by manufacturers such as CATL, BYD, and Tesla, marked a turning point for the industry. “Batteries stopped being a cost barrier and became system enablers,” Gómez noted.
The company has since expanded into Guyana, developing projects across three main segments: utility-scale hybrid plants, commercial and industrial solutions replacing diesel dependence, and mini-grid models—both grid-connected and isolated—combining solar, storage, and thermal generation for communities.
Outlook Toward 2026
Looking ahead, SunCompany aims to consolidate operations in the Dominican Republic and Guyana while exploring Panama, Ecuador, and Peru. These expansions are expected to represent at least 50% of the holding’s revenues by 2026.
“The Caribbean is an integrated region for us,” Gómez concluded. “Our goal is to move country by country, following regulatory maturity and demand for hybrid solutions.”
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Autor: Valora analitik