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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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Illiterate or semi-literate grandmothers were trained to repair solar systems, open rural workshops, and light up homes that still depended on kerosene.
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Africa has about 500,000 cell towers and most still burn diesel to operate, while companies rush to cover antennas with solar energy and avoid signal blackouts.
An investment of R$ 450 million has already been made in the Paraíba city, with the implementation of three solar energy parks, each with an installed capacity of 30 MW and R$ 150 million invested in resources. There is a prospect for seven more solar energy parks, according to André Pepitone.
According to the Aneel director, the sun, which for a long time was treated as a villain and harshly impacted the region, can now serve as a driving agent for economic development and job generation in the state of Paraíba.
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.
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