Italian Multinational Invests R$ 120 Million in Solar Panel Factory Construction in Minas Gerais, Project Could Generate Hundreds of Jobs in the State

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 13/09/2023 at 20:28

Updated on 13/09/2023 at 20:29

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The Construction Of The New Solar Panel Factory For Sustainable Energy In Minas Gerais Could Generate Up To 700 Direct And Indirect Jobs

An official mission from the Government of Minas Gerais in Italy revealed that two Italian companies have plans to build a solar panel factory for sustainable energy generation in the state of Minas Gerais with the potential to create more than a thousand jobs. The company interested in building the factory is F2B, which already has factories in the state and, with the new factory, expects to generate up to 700 direct and indirect jobs throughout the entire production and installation chain.

According to Orestes Gonçalo Júnior, a representative of F2B, several companies in Minas Gerais have already shown interest in acquiring F2B products. Solar energy has been expanding in the state due to its versatility, being a source of energy that can be implemented in various areas. With the installation of the factory, the expectation is that approximately 80 employees will be hired initially, with the possibility of expansion to up to 700 jobs, with the training of professionals throughout the state.

Investments In Sustainable Energy By Prysmian Group In Poços De Caldas

Another Italian company, Prysmian Group, specialized in the manufacturing of cables and systems for energy and telecommunications, is planning to expand its unit in Poços de Caldas. The company has already invested over R$ 120 million in recent years in the unit, which will soon have around 600 employees. Prysmian Group is considering investing even more in expansions, in part due to the R$ 42.2 billion investment from Cemig, until 2027, in the modernization and expansion of the state’s electrical grid.

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Minas Gerais As A National Highlight In Energy Technology

For Governor Romeu Zema, attracting new technologies in the energy sector can further boost the growth of Minas Gerais in its already prominent national position. He highlighted the importance of F2B in developing innovative technologies for high-voltage cable coating with resin, making them more efficient in energy transmission. Furthermore, the production of floating panels in Minas Gerais will allow the state to meet the demand for this equipment nationwide, benefiting not only investors but also local residents.

Italian Multinational Invests R$ 120 Million in Solar Panel Factory Construction in Minas Gerais, Project Could Generate Hundreds of Jobs in the State

The Construction Of The New Solar Panel Factory For Sustainable Energy In Minas Gerais Could Generate Up To 700 Direct And Indirect Jobs

Investments In Sustainable Energy By Prysmian Group In Poços De Caldas

Minas Gerais As A National Highlight In Energy Technology

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