Brazilian mining company Vale SA announced that its 766-MWp solar power complex has reached full commercial operation. The complex consists of 17 solar parks and required a total investment of US$626 million. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil is set to launch a multibillion dollar green transition plan with hundreds of initiatives including carbon trading, the bioeconomy, and infrastructure adaptation. Source: Business Human Rights
Lightsource bp signed an MoU with the state government of Ceara, Brazil to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in the state. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s iron ore mining giant, Vale, showed support for local carbon market regulation, and voluntary private sector initiatives to accelerate the industry’s decarbonization. Source: BNAmericas
Industrial and medical gases firm, White Martins, signed a contract with Omega Energia SA to procure renewable energy electricity from the 582 MW Chui wind complex. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Brasil Energia SA sells its 345 MW coal-fired plant for US$89 million. This was the last of its coal fired plants in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s state-run oil and gas company, Petrobras, and China Energy International partner to analyze joint business opportunities in renewable energy and green hydrogen production. Source: Renewables Now
The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, presented the Electricity Transmission Grants Plan (POTEE), which consists of a US$11.2 billion investment into the construction of renewable power transmission infrastructure in the Northeast region. There will be three auctions, the first starting in the first half of this year. Source: Renewables Now