WEG, in a contract with CTG, anticipated the exchange of transformers in the modernization of the Ilha Solteira Hydroelectric Power Plant, adopting a clean energy model

CTG Brasil, one of the leaders in clean energy generation in the country and concessionaire of the Ilha Solteira and Jupiá power plants, announces the anticipation of the replacement of 21 power transformers at the Ilha Solteira Hydroelectric Power Plant, together with WEG, as part of the modernization project that has been carried out by the company since 2017.

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Initially, the replacement of equipment was scheduled to take place in a staggered manner over the ten years of the project – until 2027. Furthermore, it could be anticipated thanks to the partnership with WEG, a global company of electrical and electronic equipment and clean energy, which acted with agility in the delivery of equipment.

The partnership between WEG and CTG Brasil benefits several operations of the clean energy generator

In addition to supplying power transformers to Ilha Solteira, WEG has recently supplied equipment for improvements in the Salto Grande, Rosana, Taquaruçu and Garibaldi plants in terms of clean energy, all managed by CTG Brasil. There is still one more delivery of the partnership scheduled for July, destined for the Small Hydroelectric Plant (PCH) Retiro. CTG Brasil is moving forward with its modernization schedule for the Jupiá and Ilha Solteira hydroelectric plants. Those that also involve other equipment, such as turbines and power plant generators.

Therefore, according to Vasconcelos, “this process is essential for us to contribute to the development of the country based on the quality and safety of generating electricity in a 100% clean and renewable way, an essential activity for the functioning of Brazil. Similarly, it is also important to emphasize that, in this pandemic period, all work has been carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the health authorities, in respect for the lives of our employees, partners and society as a whole”.

About WEG

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electrical and electronic equipment company. Operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electrical machines, automation and paints, for several sectors, including infrastructure, clean energy, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in terms of innovation through the constant development of solutions to meet major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility.

Finally, with industrial operations in 12 countries and a commercial presence in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 30 employees around the world. In 2019, WEG reached net sales of R$13,3 billion. Of these, 58% come from sales outside Brazil.