By Brazil stock Guide – A 100-megawatt solar power complex has started commercial operations in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia, reinforcing the expansion of renewable energy in the country’s electricity mix.
The Babilônia Sul photovoltaic complex, located in the municipality of Várzea Nova, was connected to Brazil’s national grid on Friday (16). The project adds 100 megawatts of installed capacity to the National Interconnected System, which supplies electricity to most of the country.
The facility is part of the federal government’s New Growth Acceleration Program and consists of 96 generation units distributed across the Fótons de São Claus 1 and 2 plants. Together, the units provide a firm energy output of 27.4 average megawatts, enough to supply power to thousands of households.
Electricity generated at the site is transmitted through the Ourolândia II substation, operating at 230 kilovolts, ensuring integration with the national transmission network.
Total investment in the Babilônia Sul complex is estimated at 485 million reais ($98 million). During the construction phase, the project created more than 4,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting economic activity in the surrounding region.
Environmental licensing for the project was carried out by Bahia’s state environmental agency, which oversaw the approval process for the installation of the photovoltaic plants.
The start of operations further strengthens Bahia’s position as one of Brazil’s leading hubs for solar generation, as renewable sources continue to gain share in the country’s power supply.
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