Matrix Energia Inaugurates 105 MWp Solar Plant in Várzea da Palma After Investment of R$ 330 Million. Project Operates Outside the Central Dispatch of ONS and Strengthens the Company’s Presence in the Free Market.
Matrix Energia took an important step in the renewables sector by commissioning its first solar plant in centralized generation. The project, named UFV Grande Sertão II, is located in Várzea da Palma, in northern Minas Gerais, and received an investment of over R$ 330 million, consolidating the company’s expansion strategy.
105 MWp Capacity Strengthens the Company’s Presence in the Free Market
With 105 MWp of installed capacity and an average generation of 23 MW, the new solar plant has been designed to exclusively supply the free energy market.
The commercialization will be conducted through Matrix’s retail platform, which currently serves over 4,000 consumer units of high and medium voltage. The entry of this new asset expands the portfolio and increases the company’s offer in a segment that is rapidly growing in the country.
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Project Brings Differentiation by Operating Outside the Central Dispatch of ONS
One of the most striking points of the project is its ability to operate outside the central dispatch of the National Electric System Operator (ONS).
This flexibility, according to the company, helps reduce curtailment risks and increases the reliability of supply to customers. In an official statement, the company emphasized:
“This characteristic is crucial to reduce the risks of generation cuts and ensure greater security and stability in energy supply for contracting customers.”
This operational autonomy becomes even more relevant in periods of greater fluctuations in the national electrical system dispatch, ensuring predictability for consumers.
Entry into Centralized Generation Is Seen as a Milestone by Company Management
For Rubens Misorelli, CEO of Matrix Energia, the inauguration of the solar plant symbolizes an important shift in the company’s journey. He defines the project as a “game changer”, highlighting that the initiative reinforces the commitment to energy security and predictability in the free market.
By expanding its operations beyond commercialization, the company strengthens its presence in the generation segment and diversifies its business models, preparing for new growth cycles in the photovoltaic sector.

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