Ceará Will Receive Two Solar Power Plants From British Company Lightsource, Part of BP Group

Lightsource, part of the BP Group, Will Invest R$ 1.4 Billion in Two Solar Energy Parks in Ceará

“There will be two solar energy parks in the Ceará region, one being implemented in Milagres with a capacity of 202 MW. The other will be in the municipality of Icó, with a power of 265 MW,” the secretary highlighted to Focus. He informed that the first plant to start operations is from Milagres, already in 2022. Representatives from the company that is part of the BP Group met with the head of Sedet, Maia Júnior, to finalize the details.

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The government of Ceará ensures that the construction of new solar energy parks should continue, as well as the repair operations for transmission and generation services. The announcement came in response to an inquiry made by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 2, the State Government signed an official letter with the entity committing to ensure that the production chain of the sector continues to operate.

Solar Energy Grows 170% in Ceará Despite the Pandemic and Expects a Positive 2021

The number of units in Ceará generating their own energy through sunlight more than doubled in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). Last year, the state recorded over 10,000 micro and mini solar energy generating units, while in 2019 these units totaled 4,300. The increase was 130.8%.

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According to Aneel, the installed capacity rose from 66.9 Gigawatts (GW) to 156.7 GW in one year. The energy generated last year was used by 12,700 properties, 136% more than in 2019 (5,400).

The solar energy industry is thriving. It managed to break records in 2020, while some sectors of the economy faced difficulties due to the pandemic. The installation of solar panels grew 70% last year, generating 7.5 gigawatts – which represents almost half of the Itaipu hydropower plant.

Lightsource Is Part of the BP Group and Already Operates in Over 300 Projects in the Renewable Market

Lightsource, which is part of the BP Group, operates in over 300 solar energy projects in its portfolio. The aim is to provide up to 10 gigawatts (GW) globally by 2023.

The Lightsource BP team consists of 500 industry specialists, active in 13 countries. In Brazil, it has approximately 2 GW of solar projects at different stages of development. Based in São Paulo, the company works with businesses and communities to develop projects that generate clean energy sustainably and locally.

In 2018, Lightsource was successful in the 6th Federal Energy Auction (A-4). Competing with a consortium contract with Enerlife, Lightsource BP received the grant for a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to deliver over 200 MW of solar energy by January 2023.