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Energisa Partnered With TIM Operator To Provide Internet As Well As 24-Hour Electricity To Residents Of The Amazon
The arrival of continuous, clean, and renewable electricity in Vila Restauração marks a new chapter in the lives of approximately 200 families living in this small locality located in a remote area of the Amazon Region in Acre. Now Vila Restauração, in Acre, near the border with Peru, has 24-hour electricity with the installation of a micro-system for solar generation and storage that ensures continuous, clean, and renewable energy for the Amazon residents.
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The works that guarantee the supply of electricity to the community 24 hours a day were inaugurated on Tuesday (10/26/2021) by Energisa, the largest privately-owned national capital group in the electric sector. The initiative combines innovation and sustainable development, improving the quality of life for the entire riverside community of the Amazon, which until then only had electricity for three hours a day.
The Electricity Installed by Energisa Will Reach Residents Through a Solar Generation and Energy Storage Micro-System Using Lithium-Ion Batteries
The electricity will reach residents through a solar generation and energy storage micro-system using lithium-ion batteries, a cutting-edge technology with low environmental impact and greater durability. The surplus energy generated during sunny days will be stored in the batteries to ensure supply during the night and on rainy or cloudy days, with low solar light incidence. This way, the riverside residents of the Amazon will have access to energy continuously.
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The company will also monitor the system remotely 24 hours a day to track and record its entire operation. Thus, it will be possible to act preventively and quickly if any maintenance is needed. Energisa’s investment amounts to approximately R$ 20 million and is part of Energisa’s Research and Development and Energy Efficiency programs, both regulated by the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel).
The Community’s Electricity Was Produced by a Single Diesel Generator Funded by Local Residents and the Mayor of Marechal Thaumaturgo
The energy supply in Vila Restauração was precarious, expensive, and polluting. The electricity was produced by a single diesel generator funded by the local residents of the Amazon and the mayor’s office of Marechal Thaumaturgo, the nearest city to the community, located 557 kilometers from the capital, Rio Branco.
“When electricity arrives, lives are transformed. We are bringing sustainable development to those living in one of the most remote regions in Brazil, within the Amazon Rainforest. Therefore, we decided to implement an innovative project with responsibility and low environmental impact. Providing electricity is more than just offering a service. It is allowing access to something so essential for people to achieve their dreams. Now, residents will be able to have appliances to store food and medicine, access the internet, and start businesses within their own community,” celebrates José Adriano Mendes Silva, CEO of Energisa in Acre. The company will donate energy-efficient appliances. A total of 105 refrigerators, 50 freezers, and 1,000 light bulbs were replaced.
Energisa Partnered With TIM Operator To Provide Internet to Amazon Residents
The arrival of electricity also allowed for initiatives to improve local infrastructure. In addition to providing power, Energisa partnered with TIM to provide internet access to residents of this community in the Amazon. Vila Restauração was chosen to receive the first 4G antenna in the region.
“Having electricity all day seems simple for those living in the city, but for us here in Vila Restauração, it’s something that completely changes our lives. Now I can drink cold water, store food without fear of spoilage, and I can watch my Flamengo games whenever I want,” says Deison Furtado, a resident.
Given the complexity of the project, work involved different areas of the company. In addition to the efforts made by Energisa’s distributor in Acre, the initiative was executed by Alsol, a renewable energy company within the Energisa Group. This unit is responsible for developing energy solutions from clean and renewable sources, in a decentralized, digitized manner, with storage systems and transport electrification.
Energisa also conducted a socio-environmental study to identify the community’s vulnerabilities for project execution. Therefore, planning considered important sustainability and logistics aspects during construction. The results of the project in Vila Restauração, in the Amazon, will provide a model to be replicated in other remote areas.
The Rivers Community of the Amazon Is Located Within the Alto Juruá Extractive Reserve Near the Border With Peru
Vila Restauração – The riverside community of the Amazon is situated within the Alto Juruá Extractive Reserve, 70 km from the center of the municipality of Marechal Thaumaturgo (AC), near the border with Peru. To reach the location, one of the most remote in Brazil, it takes four to ten hours by small boats, depending on river conditions. The equipment and materials for the distribution network arrived in the locality after a significant logistical effort.
The majority of the generation and storage system, such as solar panels, batteries, and inverters, was transported by truck from Uberlândia (MG), headquarters of Alsol, to the city of Cruzeiro do Sul (AC), where it was transferred to barges to complete the fluvial transport. The displacement of each shipment took, on average, about 13 days – six on the road and seven on waterways.
“The advancement of the electrical grid brings benefits locally and to the whole country. We are working intensively and making robust investments to provide quality energy to people and promote sustainable development in the Amazon. Our entire strategy is based on 4G energy: decarbonized, decentralized, diversified, and digitized,” concludes José Adriano Mendes Silva, CEO of Energisa in Acre.
Vila Restauração in Numbers:
- Households Served: Approximately 200
- Connected Units: 222
- Residential: 193
- Commercial: 14
- Public Services: 15
- Conventional Lights: 75
- Solar Lights: 8
- Installed Power: 325Kwp with 580 solar panels
- Total Energy Generated in 30 Days: 11.90 MWh
- Storage: 828 kWh (4 battery racks, each 207 kWh, installed in a container with its own cooling and fire suppression system)
- Backup Generators: 2 x 116 kVA, which will be automatically activated by the power plant’s energy management system.
- Investment: Approximately R$ 20 million.
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