Aneel Director Highlights Billion-Dollar Investment in Solar Energy in Paraíba with Expectation of Creating 50,000 Jobs in the Region by 2025

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Published on 15/09/2020 at 15:10

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Electricity Investments, Primarily Linked to Solar Energy, Account for Over 10% of Paraíba’s GDP and Promise to Generate Many Jobs in the State

The electricity sector is expected to invest R$ 7 billion in generation, transmission, and distribution of energy, with the vast majority coming from solar energy sources. Additionally, it is estimated that 50,000 jobs will be generated in Paraíba by 2025, according to information from the Director-General of the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel), André Pepitone, for the Click PB portal. The most benefited regions will be the hinterland and the agreste of the state.

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Pepitone revealed that the investment of R$ 7 billion represents more than 10% of Paraíba’s GDP and is happening at a moment of utmost importance, in the recovery of the economy post the challenging scenario of the coronavirus pandemic.

Paraíba has a solar energy complex located in the municipality of Coremas, in the hinterland of the state. To date, three solar plants have been built, which have already sold energy in auctions promoted by the Federal Government, according to the director of Aneel.

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President Bolsonaro Visits Paraíba for Inauguration of Solar Energy Complex

In addition to the presence of the director of Aneel, President Jair Bolsonaro is confirmed to participate in an event that will be held next Thursday (17), in Coremas, Paraíba. The meeting will be for the inauguration of solar energy plants installed in the city and promises to energize the town.

In addition to the solar energy plants already implemented in the region, more are on the way. According to the Director-General of ANEEL, Compel, the distributor from the state of Paraná, has already purchased energy from four more solar energy plants that are set to begin construction soon and will integrate the Coremas Solar Complex.

Aneel Director Highlights Billion-Dollar Investment in Solar Energy in Paraíba with Expectation of Creating 50,000 Jobs in the Region by 2025

Electricity Investments, Primarily Linked to Solar Energy, Account for Over 10% of Paraíba’s GDP and Promise to Generate Many Jobs in the State

Read Other News and Jobs in Brazil

President Bolsonaro Visits Paraíba for Inauguration of Solar Energy Complex

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Aneel Director Highlights Billion-Dollar Investment in Solar Energy in Paraíba with Expectation of Creating 50,000 Jobs in the Region by 2025

Electricity Investments, Primarily Linked to Solar Energy, Account for Over 10% of Paraíba’s GDP and Promise to Generate Many Jobs in the State

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