Implementing photovoltaic solar parks can significantly benefit communities without access to electricity. However, without integrating environmental protection measures, these projects risk becoming part of the problem. A 10 MW plant requires a substantial land area, often home to various species of flora and fauna native to Colombia. Therefore, it is essential to place solar plants in locations that do not encroach on protected lands, threaten natural ecosystems or endangered species, or displace areas dedicated to local economic activities. The research aimed to assess the potential environmental impacts of large-scale photovoltaic solar projects in rural areas. A descriptive, qualitative methodology was used, employing the Leopold Matrix. The study followed three stages: selecting the method, applying it, and analyzing the results. The findings concluded that the environmental impact of a 10,000 kW project is minimal, deeming it environmentally viable. Properly implementing the corrective and mitigation measures suggested by the Leopold Matrix is crucial. Additionally, this capacity would prevent the emission of 6,096 tons of CO2 equivalent per year and the aspect that had the most negative impact (−33) was the landscape and the most positive (56) was the socioeconomic.