Copel Puts Three Solar Plants Into Operation

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Published on 27/08/2024 at 16:05

Updated on 27/08/2024 at 16:08

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Projects Were Executed by FiberX Renewables in the Cities of Sarandi, Reserva do Iguaçu, and Santo Antônio da Platina, Paraná

Copel – Companhia Paranaense de Energia invested in a new business model, in which customers can purchase credits of energy generated by a photovoltaic solar plant (UFV). Through the Copel Solar program, the company designed three photovoltaic generation complexes that will allow customers to sign contracts to use the credits, which can generate savings of up to 15% on energy costs. The three projects were executed by FiberX Renewables and began operations between May 31 and July 3, 2024.

The Santo Antônio da Platina Plant, in the Norte Pioneiro region, commenced operations on July 3, the Segredo Plant, located in the municipality of Reserva do Iguaçu (near the Gov. Ney Braga Hydroelectric Plant), was inaugurated on June 23, and the Sarandi Plant, in the municipality of the same name, started operations on May 31, all in 2024. Together, the plants total about 19.8 MWp (megawatt-peak) of installed capacity.

“The three plants were designed with tracker technology, which means they follow the movement of the sun. This way, it is possible to increase energy generation, enhancing efficiency”, explains Paulo Andrade, vice president of FiberX Renewables. “We are very pleased with the delivery of these plants because it is not just about saving on the electricity bill, it’s a project that benefits the environment by reducing carbon emissions with 100% renewable energy generation,” he adds.

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1 – Sarandi Plant, in Sarandi (PR): 6.4 Mwp plant with the installation of 9,280 panels and capacity to generate 13.5 GWh per year, featuring a 100% automated system and remote operation. The construction is on an area of 11 hectares and involved 90 employees from FiberX Renewables, with the project being 100% developed by the team from the Sapucaia do Sul (RS) unit. It has the capacity to serve 400-500 small households.

2 – Segredo Plant, in Reserva do Iguaçu (PR): Composed of five plants of 1.4 Mwp (1,860 panels each), totaling 9,300 panels and capacity to generate 13.5 GWh per year. Located on an area of 11 hectares, it can serve 400-500 small households. The project of the 100% automated system with remote operation was fully developed by the Sapucaia do Sul (RS) unit and involved 80 employees from FiberX.

3 – Santo Antônio da Platina Plant, in Santo Antônio da Platina (PR): Composed of a plant of 6.4 Mwp with the installation of 9,280 panels and capacity to generate 13.5 GWh per year. It occupies an area of 12 hectares, with the capacity to serve 400-500 small households. The 100% automated project with remote operation was fully developed by the FiberX unit in Sapucaia do Sul (RS), and the construction involved 90 employees.

Copel Puts Three Solar Plants Into Operation

Projects Were Executed by FiberX Renewables in the Cities of Sarandi, Reserva do Iguaçu, and Santo Antônio da Platina, Paraná

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