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In addition to contributing to the environment, after all, it is a clean energy source, solar energy is still an important strategic ally for businesses in the industrial sector. This is because, with the installation of these systems, the industry can achieve significant reductions in production costs, motivated by the sharp drop in the energy bill, in addition to avoiding losses in the production system, since, with the integration of the solar storage system into this photovoltaic plant, which includes hybrid inverters and batteries, it is possible to achieve self-production and energy security.
In fact, it was the residential segment that propelled Brazil to 6th place globally among the countries with the highest solar energy production, according to data from Absolar (Brazilian Solar Energy Association). However, with the benefits achieved by these consumers, combined with the adverse effects caused by blackouts in various Brazilian regions, other market segments began to see the potential of this green energy.
“The industrial sector is beginning to understand the possibilities and potential for self-production of clean energy and, even more, with the energy security guaranteed by the storage system. Besides the benefit to the planet, there is the financial aspect. The savings on the energy bill is significant and, in the case of a blackout, an industrial plant can incur huge losses due to the interruption of energy supply for an extended period,” explains Gilberto Camargos, Executive Director of SolaX Power in Brazil, a leader in solar energy storage solutions and the first manufacturer to launch a hybrid inverter in the Asian market.
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Conventional solar systems are connected to the grid and inject energy directly into the power grid and, thus, during blackouts, these systems do not guarantee energy supply. It is to solve this bottleneck that the photovoltaic system has evolved. Already present in several countries worldwide, hybrid inverters are now beginning to arrive in Brazil – which are the ‘brain’ of the system; in other words, solar system equipment can operate simultaneously with a power source (solar panels) and a battery bank. These devices allow solar energy to be stored in batteries for use during moments like blackouts, at night, or in rainy periods, for example.
“The popularization of energy storage systems is already a reality with very broad applications, ranging from simple storage of energy produced by photovoltaic generation for later use during times of higher energy costs, to use as backup systems for power outages provided by energy utilities,” highlights Enan Ornaghi, Technical Director of ABR Energias.
Solar Energy as a Business Strategy
Mindful of this scenario, Romanha Alimentos decided to incorporate the photovoltaic storage system into its plant located in Pinhais, the metropolitan region of Curitiba/PR. The project utilized equipment from SolaX Power, through ABR Energias – a pioneering distributor in the use and sale of SolaX equipment in Brazil.
The photovoltaic plant was installed on a site of more than 11,000 square meters, with a production capacity of 20 tons daily and 174 employees. The total investment was over R$ 3.8 million, approved through the Energy Efficiency Program of Copel (Paranaense Energy Company), regulated by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), and includes the installation of a solar generation photovoltaic plant, with about a thousand photovoltaic panels, in addition to an energy storage battery system.
Over two years, the company expects to record significant benefits in reducing operational costs and increasing production. “The expectation is to save around 80% on electricity costs currently consumed by the company,” explains César Kulpa, CEO of Romanha.
Choosing to include hybrid inverters and batteries, which allow for the storage of photovoltaic energy, was also motivated by an economic consideration. “We thought about reducing the consumption rate at the industrial process’s core, where the price charged per kWh can be 400% higher,” explains the CEO. The company’s plans for expansion indicate that soon, 100% of the energy consumed at the plant should be solar.
About SolaX Power – It is a multinational company founded in 2012 with headquarters in Hangzhou, China, and branches in several countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and the USA. With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, the company is recognized for its performance in research and development: it holds over 100 international patents and more than 500 market certifications. Its portfolio includes photovoltaic inverters, energy storage solutions, vehicle chargers, and advanced energy management systems. Its inverters are known for their efficiency, reliability, adaptability, and intelligent control. SolaX Power is committed to sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Its global expansion aims to contribute to the global transition to a greener future.
About ABR Energias – ABR Energias® has been operating in the photovoltaic solar energy market since 2012 and has professionals with over 25 years of experience in developing engineering solutions in infrastructure projects, such as Photovoltaic Plants, Hydroelectric Plants, Ports, Transmission Lines, among others.
Exclusively focused on providing solutions for the Brazilian solar market, in addition to offering photovoltaic engineering solutions in projects across all Brazilian regions, it established solid partnerships with international manufacturers of photovoltaic panels, inverters, and energy storage systems and became a distributor of equipment and kits in 2022, establishing a supply differential for ABR Energias® partner integrators.
®ABR Energias is a registered trademark of BEH Soluções Ltda.
About Romanha Alimentos – Romanha is a food industry located in Paraná. With 50 years in the market, its factory is located in Pinhais, in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba and has a portfolio of over 70 products including pastries, fresh pasta, homemade-style pasta, filled pasta, unfilled pasta, snacks, and food for various consumption moments. The company, which originated from the homemade production of pastries by its founder, has a solid, modern structure with high capacity to meet diverse demands. Currently, it is present in ten states, namely: Paraná, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Rondônia, Acre, and Pará.
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Simone Cesário – Responsible Journalist
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Adilson Mendes – Press Advisor for Romanha Alimentos
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