- Neoenergia SA will invest BRL 8.8 million (USD 1.6 million/EUR 1.4 million) to build ten solar parks and replace 3,600 inefficient lamps with LEDs in military buildings across Brazil.
- The project, expected to be completed by year-end, aims to reduce the Armed Forces’ annual energy costs by BRL 2.1 million.
- Neoenergia has collaborated with the Brazilian Armed Forces on energy efficiency initiatives for over a decade.
In a significant move towards sustainability, Brazilian utility giant Neoenergia SA has formalised an agreement with the Ministry of Defense to install over 2.1 megawatts peak (MWp) of solar power across various military facilities. This ambitious project underscores Brazil’s commitment to renewable energy and energy efficiency within its Armed Forces.
The agreement, valued at BRL 8.8 million (USD 1.6 million/EUR 1.4 million), covers the construction of ten solar parks. Additionally, the project includes replacing 3,600 outdated, inefficient lamps with modern LED models. These improvements will be implemented in Army, Navy, and Aeronautical buildings in the Federal District, Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, and São Paulo.
Neoenergia’s investment is expected to yield substantial economic and environmental benefits. Upon completion, slated for the end of the year, the solar installations and LED upgrades are projected to reduce the energy expenses of these military institutions by BRL 2.1 million annually. This reduction represents a significant cost-saving measure and contributes to the broader goal of reducing Brazil’s defence sector’s carbon footprint.
Neoenergia’s collaboration with the Brazilian Armed Forces is not recent. The utility company has worked closely with the military on energy efficiency projects for over a decade. This longstanding partnership highlights Neoenergia’s expertise in renewable energy and its commitment to supporting national initiatives aimed at sustainability.
The project aligns with global trends towards greener energy solutions and showcases Brazil’s proactive stance in integrating renewable energy within its vital infrastructure. As the country continues to invest in solar power and other renewable sources, initiatives like this set a precedent for future collaborations between the public and private sectors.
(BRL 1.0 = USD 0.183/EUR 0.169)