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WEG In Contract With CTG Anticipates Transformer Replacement In Modernization Of Ilha Solteira Hydroelectric Plant Adopting A Clean Energy Model
CTG Brazil, one of the leaders in clean energy generation in the country and operator of the Ilha Solteira and Jupiá plants, announces the anticipation of the replacement of 21 power transformers at the Ilha Solteira Hydroelectric Plant, together with WEG, as part of the modernization project that the company has been conducting since 2017.
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Initially, the replacement of the equipment was scheduled to take place gradually over the ten years of the project – until 2027. However, it was brought forward thanks to the partnership with WEG, a global company specializing in electromechanical and clean energy equipment, which acted swiftly in delivering the equipment.
The Partnership Between WEG And CTG Brazil Benefits Various Operations Of The Clean Energy Generator
In addition to supplying power transformers for Ilha Solteira, WEG has recently provided equipment for improvements at the Salto Grande, Rosana, Taquaruçu, and Garibaldi plants regarding clean energy, all managed by CTG Brazil. There is one more delivery from the partnership scheduled for July, destined for the Small Hydroelectric Plant (PCH) Retiro. CTG Brazil continues with its modernization schedule for the Jupiá and Ilha Solteira hydroelectric plants. These also involve other equipment, such as turbines and generators from the plants.
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Thus, according to Vasconcelos, “this process is essential for us to contribute to the development of the country through the quality and safety in the generation of electricity in a 100% clean and renewable manner, an activity essential for Brazil’s functioning. Similarly, it is also important to highlight that, during this pandemic period, all work has been carried out in accordance with health authorities’ recommendations, respecting the lives of our employees, partners, and society as a whole.”
About WEG
Founded in 1961, WEG is a global company specializing in electromechanical equipment. Operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric motors, automation, and paints for various sectors, including infrastructure, clean energy, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.
WEG stands out in innovation through the continuous development of solutions to meet the major trends aimed at energy efficiency, renewable energies, and electric mobility.
Finally, with industrial operations in 12 countries and commercial presence in over 135 countries, the company has more than 30,000 employees distributed worldwide. In 2019, WEG achieved a net revenue of R$13.3 billion, of which 58% came from sales made outside Brazil.
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