Elera Powers Vivo's Brazil Ops with 237 MWp Solar

• Elera Renovaveis and Telefonica SA join forces to power up to 1.8 million homes with clean solar energy from the 1.2 GW Janauba complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. 76% of Vivo's energy consumption is now supplied by renewable sources.

This week, Brazilian renewable energy company Elera Renovaveis announced an agreement with Spanish telecommunication company Telefonica SA to supply 237 MWp of solar power from the 1.2 GW Janauba solar complex. Located in Minas Gerais, the complex consists of 20 distinct solar farms, with the output generated by these farms used to power more than 200 of the local telecom’s consumer units. Additionally, a portion of the electricity from the complex will be delivered to support the operation of Rio de Janeiro’s water and sewerage utility Aguas do Rio. This green energy initiative will reduce 76% of Vivo's energy consumption and provide clean energy to power 1.8 million local homes.

How Will Elera's 1.2 GW Janauba Solar Complex Impact Brazil?

• The 1.2 GW Janauba Solar Complex located in Minas Gerais will provide renewable electricity to over 200 consumer units.
• The solar complex will help reduce 76% of Vivo's energy consumption.
• This green energy initiative will provide clean energy to power 1.8 million local homes.
• The electricity generated from the complex will also support the operation of Rio de Janeiro's water and sewerage utility Aguas do Rio.
• By reducing the reliance on fossil fuels, the Janauba Solar Complex will help reduce Brazil's carbon emissions and contribute to a healthier environment.
• The Janauba Solar Complex will also create a number of direct and indirect jobs, potentially leading to higher economic growth in the region.