Construction Works for Neoenergia’s Solar Power Complex Are in Full Swing, and First Support Pile for Over 233,000 Solar Panels Has Just Been Installed

Neoenergia Advances in the Construction of the Luzia Solar Complex. The Plant is the Company’s First for Centralized Photovoltaic Generation for the Free Market

The construction works of the Luzia Solar Complex are in full swing and Neoenergia has just installed the first support stake for the over 233,000 solar panels planned for the park. With a total installed capacity of 149.3 MWp, the Luzia Solar Complex is the company’s first for centralized photovoltaic generation for the free market. In 2022, with Luzia and other assets under construction, more than 90% of the company’s matrix will be made up of renewable energies.

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The asset will have operational synergy with wind and transmission projects and is aligned with Neoenergia’s goal to expand its clean energy generation portfolio while creating value and contributing to sustainable, low-carbon development. The construction of the parks will also bring economic benefits to landowners throughout the life of the project. Job creation is another advantage of the works, which are expected to create 700 jobs at peak.

Watch the Video Below of the Installation of the First Support Stake for the 233,000 Solar Panels

Power Plants’ Connection Infrastructure Will Be Shared with the Chafariz Wind Complex

The location of the photovoltaic plants enhances the operational synergy of the company’s businesses. The project is being built approximately 11 kilometers from the Santa Luzia II substation, which is part of the transmission project acquired by the company in lot 6 of auction 002/2017, with energization expected this year.

Moreover, the connection infrastructure of the plants will be shared with the Chafariz Wind Complex, where 15 parks are being installed, totaling an installed capacity of 471.2 MW.

Neoenergia has 4 GW of installed capacity in generation, with 88% from renewable energy, and is implementing an additional 1 GW through the construction of new wind parks. In transmission, there are 1,400 km of lines in operation and 5,300 km under construction. Through the Neoenergia Institute, it promotes sustainable development through socio-environmental actions and thus contributes to improving the quality of life for communities where the company operates, especially the most vulnerable people, always aiming for sustainable development.

The company is the first in the country to exclusively sponsor the Brazilian Women’s National Soccer Team, having named the national competition, which is now called the Brasileirão Feminino Neoenergia. Since January 2021, it has been part of the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index – Brazil, Stock Exchange, Counter – which includes companies that have the best practices in governance and corporate sustainability.