Macaé Airport Bet On Solar Energy and Will Be The First in Brazil With 100% Clean Supply by 2026

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 06/11/2025 at 14:11

O Aeroporto de Macaé (RJ) vai operar exclusivamente com energia solar a partir de 2026. A usina fotovoltaica promete reduzir custos e tornar o terminal referência nacional em sustentabilidade.

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The Macaé Airport (RJ) Will Operate Exclusively with Solar Energy Starting in 2026. The Photovoltaic Plant Promises to Reduce Costs and Make the Terminal a National Reference in Sustainability.

The Macaé Airport, located on the north coast of Rio de Janeiro, is about to become an example of innovation and sustainability in the Brazilian aviation sector. The terminal began the implementation of a solar power plant that is expected to supply all its operations with 100% clean electricity starting in February 2026.

With this project, the airport positions itself as one of the first in the country to achieve energy self-sufficiency using only renewable sources. The initiative reinforces the municipality’s commitment to energy transition, drastically reducing carbon emissions and strengthening Macaé’s image as a hub for technology and environmental efficiency.

Modern Structure and Sustainable Economy Drive the Project

The new solar plant will have an installed capacity of 1 megawatt (MW) and will feature 1,455 photovoltaic modules distributed in a strategic area near the terminal. The estimate is that the production will be sufficient to meet 100% of the airport’s electricity demand, including lighting, air conditioning, signaling, and operational infrastructure.

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Solar Energy as a Trend in the Brazilian Airport Sector

The investment in solar energy in Macaé reflects a global trend of decarbonization in the aviation sector, aligned with the carbon neutrality goals set by the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACI) — an organization that certifies airports committed to sustainable practices.

In Brazil, the adoption of photovoltaic generation systems has rapidly increased, especially among regional airports and terminals under private concessions. The pursuit of clean energy and self-sufficiency has become a competitive differentiator, reducing dependence on the traditional power grid and strengthening corporate policies focused on sustainability.

According to the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (Absolar), the country is already emerging as one of the global powers in solar energy production. In 2022, national generation reached 14 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity — equivalent to the capacity of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, one of the largest in the world.

This growth shows that Brazil not only adopts but also leads renewable solutions that combine efficiency, economy, and environmental responsibility. Projects like that in Macaé demonstrate that the future of aviation can — and must — be driven by the power of the sun.

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