Solar Energy - Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba Consider Project Aiming to Install Solar Panels on Decommissioned Landfills

Solar Energy – Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba Consider Project Aiming to Install Solar Panels on Decommissioned Landfills

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Published on 23/10/2020 at 10:51

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In Addition To Studying The Possibility Of Installing Solar Energy At Landfills, The City Of Curitiba Still Plans To Install It At Bus Terminals

Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro are studying the use of solar energy in deactivated landfills. In addition to the landfills, Curitiba is studying the use of solar energy at bus terminals. These types of projects are more common in European and North American countries. In Brazil, such projects are characterized as an advancement for the sector.

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With this project, both CFF and Absolar hope to share the idea of using solar energy in landfills and spread it throughout Brazil and other cities in the region. Absolar and CFF signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the projects, the association reported in a statement to the press released this Thursday.

The CFF is a partnership with the German International Organization (GIZ), which offers cities ambitious climate action through technical and financial support. In this phase, the CFF supports innovative solar projects in Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba.

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Absolar and CFF can combine experience and capabilities to support Brazilian municipalities, not only in preparing photovoltaic solar projects but also in formulating policy mechanisms to promote public and private use of solar energy. The two entities will also organize events and seminars on the subject.

Absolar’s CEO, Rodrigo Sauaia, said, “We are very motivated to cooperate with C40 and GIZ in developing new photovoltaic programs and initiatives to enable municipalities, companies, and citizens to use this competitive renewable technology to reduce costs, create new opportunities, and support sustainability goals. Solar energy is definitely part of the solution to face local and global challenges of climate change and a strategic tool for municipalities in Brazil and other countries.”

The regional director of C40, Manuel Oliveira, said, “This is an important step to foster clean and renewable energy in cities across Brazil and support them in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving energy security, generating significant savings, and creating new green jobs.”

Solar Energy – Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba Consider Project Aiming to Install Solar Panels on Decommissioned Landfills

In Addition To Studying The Possibility Of Installing Solar Energy At Landfills, The City Of Curitiba Still Plans To Install It At Bus Terminals

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