What Does a New Hydroelectric Plant in MT Have to Do with 4,000 Flights? The Answer Is Changing the Future of Energy

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 26/06/2025 at 10:08

Updated on 26/06/2025 at 10:09

Uma nova hidrelétrica no Mato Grosso vai gerar energia limpa para 40 mil residências e criar 350 empregos com financiamento do BNDES. Saiba mais! Imagem: Rio Guaporé, Google Maps

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With a Significant Investment from BNDES, the Project Strengthens the Generation of Renewable Energy in the Country and Promises the Creation of 350 Direct and Indirect Jobs in the Region.

A new Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (PCH) in Mato Grosso will generate renewable energy for over 40,000 households. The project received funding of R$ 95 million from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), representing an important step for the expansion of clean energy in Brazil.

Funding of R$ 95 Million for Small Hydroelectric Power Plant

The BNDES approved funding of R$ 95 million for the Special Purpose Company (SPE) Nova Guaporé Energética S/A. The amount will be used to implement the PCH Nova Guaporé, which will have an installed capacity of 14MW. The plant will be built in the municipalities of Pontes e Lacerda and São Domingos Valley, in Mato Grosso.

The BNDES resources correspond to 75% of the total investment of the project, which is R$ 126.5 million. The financing occurs through BNDES Finem, a line focused on investment projects that generate benefits for society. The deadline for project completion is up to two years.

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Contribution to a Cleaner and More Sustainable Energy Matrix

The PCH project is in accordance with the National Energy Plan and the Ten-Year Plan of the Energy Research Company. The generation of energy from a hydroelectric source is renewable and essential for the country’s energy security.

The new plant will spare the environment from the emission of 208,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year. This volume is equivalent to what would be emitted in 4,000 flights on the route from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

Job Creation and Development for the Region with the Construction of the Hydroelectric Power Plant

The construction of the hydroelectric power plant will bring direct economic benefits to the region. During the construction phase, 150 direct jobs will be created. In addition, another 200 indirect jobs are expected, fostering local development.

About Nova Guaporé Energética and the Polimix Group

Nova Guaporé Energética is an SPE that belongs to the Polimix Group. This group operates in multiple segments, such as concrete, cement, mining, renewable energies, and logistics. The Polimix Group has a presence in 23 Brazilian states, five Latin American countries, and the United States.

This is not the first time the group has invested in hydroelectric projects with BNDES support. The company already has funding of R$ 72 million for the implementation of the PCH Lajari, contracted in January 2017.

With information from BNDES News Agency.

What Does a New Hydroelectric Plant in MT Have to Do with 4,000 Flights? The Answer Is Changing the Future of Energy

With a Significant Investment from BNDES, the Project Strengthens the Generation of Renewable Energy in the Country and Promises the Creation of 350 Direct and Indirect Jobs in the Region.

Funding of R$ 95 Million for Small Hydroelectric Power Plant

Contribution to a Cleaner and More Sustainable Energy Matrix

Job Creation and Development for the Region with the Construction of the Hydroelectric Power Plant

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