New 6-MWp solar plant creates power for Brazil's Algar Telecommunications

• Brazil's Algar Telecom introduced on Wednesday that the 5.9-MWp Capim Branco II solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Minas Gerais state is currently functional.

The telecoms and also IT arm of Grupo Algar partnered with Brazilian firms Pacto Energia and also Argon Energias, which possess the plant and also with each other invested around BRL 23 million (USD 4.4 m/EUR 3.7 m) in the project. On The Other Hand, Alsol Energias Renovaveis is in charge of the solar park's operation as well as maintenance.

Situated in Uberlandia municipality, Capim Branco II contains 17,820 PV panels spread over a location of 7.93 hectares (19.59 acres). It must be able to produce 9,415 MWh per year, the equivalent to the annual usage of some 5,000 residences, as well as is anticipated to aid meet practically 90% of the energy demands of Algar's low voltage units in Minas Gerais.