Giant of Steel, Now Green! Gerdau Invests BRL 3 Billion to 'Dominate' Sustainable Energy Market by 2031

Giant of Steel, Now Green! Gerdau Invests BRL 3 Billion to ‘Dominate’ Sustainable Energy Market by 2031

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 05/02/2025 at 21:04

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Gerdau, known as one of the largest steel producers in the world, is making a giant leap into the renewable energy sector. With investments of R$ 3 billion in the last 12 months, the company is not only building solar parks and acquiring hydroelectric plants, but also increasing its share in the clean energy market. The goal? To reach 80% renewable energy by 2031, according to the Neofeed website.

Self-Generation of Energy: The Key To Competitiveness

Gerdau is the fifth largest energy consumer in Brazil, with an annual consumption of 6,000 MW. To reduce costs and align with decarbonization targets, the company has decided to invest heavily in self-generation of clean energy. Two solar parks and the acquisition of small hydroelectric plants (PCHs) are already part of the company’s portfolio.

The Arinos solar park, in Minas Gerais, inaugurated this year, has the capacity to generate 420 MWp, equivalent to 7% of Gerdau’s annual consumption. In addition, the company has acquired two PCHs in Mato Grosso for R$ 440 million, which will supply 8% of the energy demand of its Brazilian operations.

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Flávia Souza, Global Director of Energy and Supplies at Gerdau, reveals that the clean energy produced by the company costs 30% less than conventional energy. “Our process is very energy-intensive, so this is a decision that impacts both the budget and competitiveness,” she states.

The strategy doesn’t stop there. Gerdau is already planning new investments in hydroelectric plants and wind farms for 2025, in addition to continuing to prospect for acquisitions of renewable energy assets. “We want to diversify our energy matrix and ensure that the energy is ours, not contracted from third parties,” Flávia explains.

Gerdau is also increasing its stake in Newave Energia, a joint venture focused on renewable energy. The Gerdau subsidiary, which previously held 33.33% of Newave, now controls 40% of the company. This means greater influence in the Barro Alto solar park in Goiás, which will begin operations in 2025 with a capacity of 452 MWp.

In addition to supplying Gerdau’s operations, the surplus energy will be sold in the market. “Gerdau Next is interested in selling energy, even to competitors,” Flávia reveals. However, the company does not intend to compete directly with giants like Enel or Engie.

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07/02/2025 10:36

maravilhosa iniciativa da Gerdau
pois além de aumentar o portifólio da empresa claro, dá um UP na contra emissão de carbono fazendo a parte dela e colaborando para o bem comum.
sou muito fã dessa gigante multinacional brasileira

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