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State University of Goiás (UEG) Inaugurates Solar Plant with 100,000 m² of Area and Annual Generation Capacity Exceeding 12,000 Megawatt-Hours.
The State University of Goiás (UEG), headquartered in Anápolis, inaugurated on Wednesday (9) a solar power plant with the capacity to generate more than 12,000 megawatt-hours per year. The project, developed in partnership with CelgPAR, occupies an area of 100,000 square meters and is already in operation, representing a significant step for energy transition and sustainability in the state of Goiás.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by state authorities, including Fernando Navarrete, president of CelgPAR, and Antonio Cruvinel Borges Neto, the university’s rector. The project is part of a broader policy to promote solar energy in public institutions and aims to primarily reduce electricity costs for the university and the State Department of Education.
Solar Energy in Goiás: A Milestone for Education and the Environment
The new solar power plant installed at UEG features 11,760 photovoltaic modules and was designed to meet a significant portion of the institution’s energy demand. With an annual generation capacity of 12,633 MWh, the expectation is for savings of up to 64.5% on electricity expenses for both the university campus and the Department of Education.
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This generation volume is sufficient to power more than three thousand medium-sized homes annually, as well as providing concrete environmental benefits. The impact is comparable to removing 370 vehicles from the roads or planting more than seven thousand trees, according to technical estimates from the project.
Investment Exceeding R$ 30 Million
The project was funded by CelgPAR, a mixed-economy company linked to the government of Goiás, with an investment exceeding R$ 30 million. The company is responsible for strategic actions in the state’s electric sector and is majority-owned by the State itself.
During the inauguration event, the president of CelgPAR highlighted the significance of the project within the context of public policies.
“Since the beginning of his administration, Governor Ronaldo Caiado has firmly supported solar energy initiatives, recognizing Goiás’s great potential in this field,” stated Fernando Navarrete.
He also emphasized that the construction of the solar power plant at the university is part of a larger plan focused on energy efficiency in state administration agencies. The proposal, according to him, is to replicate the model in other public educational and service institutions.
University as a Space for Renewable Energy Research
More than an infrastructure project, the implementation of the solar power plant creates opportunities for research and academic development.
The rector of UEG, Antonio Cruvinel Borges Neto, stated that the campus will serve as a “living laboratory” for studies on renewable energy sources, reinforcing the university’s role as an agent of social and environmental transformation.
“Here, we will have a practical learning environment that broadens access to knowledge and strengthens the university’s commitment to sustainability,” said the rector.
He also noted that the initiative is aligned with the fundamental principles of public university: promoting science, regional development, and the quality of life of the population.
Goiás Expands Investments in Solar Energy
The state of Goiás has increased investments in solar energy in recent years, taking advantage of its privileged location with a high solar radiation index throughout the year. The installation of the solar power plant at UEG reinforces this natural vocation while also contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and modernizing public infrastructure.
The state government has already announced other initiatives aimed at energy transition, such as programs to encourage the installation of solar panels in schools, hospitals, and administrative buildings.
The private sector has also increased its participation in the clean energy market, with several photovoltaic plants in operation or in the licensing phase in various regions of the state.
Education, Economy, and Sustainability
With the operationalization of UEG’s solar power plant, Goiás takes an important step in integrating education, economy, and sustainability. The significant reduction in electricity expenses will allow the university to allocate resources to other priority areas such as research, student scholarships, and academic infrastructure.
Source: Canal Solar
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