EDF Energies Nouvelles and Canadian Solar have connected their Pirapora I and Pirapora III 284 MW solar energy plants to Brazil's grid. The plants, part of a 399 MWp (Mega Watt peak) initiative in the country's state of Minas Gerais, will contribute towards Brazil's target of generating 23% of its energy from non-hydro renewables by 2030. The 115 MW Pirapora II plant is set to become operational mid-2018.
EDF Energies Nouvelles and Canadian Solar have connected their Pirapora I and Pirapora III 284 MW solar energy plants to Brazil's grid. The plants, part of a 399 MWp (Mega Watt peak) initiative in the country's state of Minas Gerais, will contribute towards Brazil's target of generating 23% of its energy from non-hydro renewables by 2030. The 115 MW Pirapora II plant is set to become operational next year.