A University of Tocantins installed solar power plants with more than 1.000 solar panels, taking advantage of the excellent irradiation of the state, which is considered the best in the northern region
The Centro Universitário Católica do Tocantins (UniCatólica) installed solar power plants on the premises of units 1 and 2 with more than 1.000 solar panels. The implementation at the university aims to generate several sustainable actions, since the institution is committed to social development.
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In all, 1.375 solar panels of 400 Wp were installed, reaching a total power of 550 kWp. The installation of the plants at the University of Tocantins is part of a set of goals for the institution to be, by 2022, a University Center of reference in educational services in the north of the country.
Another objective is also to comply with the institution's values of innovation and excellence, assuming proactive attitudes, always seeking quality and generating sustainable results.
In addition, the University of Tocantins is already certified by the Brazilian Association of Higher Education Supporters (ABMES) and has the 2019-2020 Socially Responsible Institution Seal.
The importance of solar energy projects
According to the university's dean, Professor Gillianno Mazzetto, the action of plants with more than a thousand solar panels is fundamental, as well as other sustainable projects. He claims that the university increasingly intends to become a global institution, so it needs to think about what humanity seeks, such as the restoration of ecosystems. Thus, the institution welcomes the proposal made by the United Nations.
Tocantins stands out in the solar energy sector
Mainly in the dry period, the use of solar energy in Tocantins obtained a significant increase, totaling 30% in recent years. In addition to contributing to sustainability, the installation of solar panels in the region helps residents save when paying their electricity bill, further favoring their use.
In March, the state received a new plant after an investment of R$ 1 billion, more precisely in the municipality of Colinas. The plant will have an installed capacity of 300 Megawatts.
According to Altas Solarimetria, the state has high levels of solar incidence, directly contributing to better efficiency in solar energy panels and clean, renewable and free generation. The state takes the title of best state with solar irradiation in the northern region of Brazil, constantly developing technologies.
