WEG and Neoenergia drive Noronha decarbonisation
The partnership will deliver complete solar and energy storage systems, transforming the archipelago into a 100 % renewable island.
Image for illustrative purposes
Brazil, Fernando de Noronha: WEG and Neoenergia have announced a partnership under the Noronha Verde (Green Noronha) project, which will make Fernando de Noronha the first inhabited oceanic island in Latin America to run entirely on renewable energy.
WEG will supply and integrate the complete photovoltaic generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS), overseeing all technical and operational aspects, including system commissioning. The project, part of the Mais por Noronha programme led by Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Government of Pernambuco, will feature 30,000 solar panels with a total capacity of 22 MWp and a 49 MWh BESS, ensuring continuous clean power even during low sunlight or night-time periods.
The project, licensed by CPRH and approved by ICMBio, will be implemented in two stages — the first operational by May 2026, and the second in 2027.
Alongside the announcement, Neoenergia inaugurated Fernando de Noronha’s first floating solar plant at the Xaréu Reservoir. Built with WEG’s photovoltaic technology, the 622 kWp installation will generate about 1,083 MWh annually, covering roughly 30 % of Compesa’s energy demand and preventing 717 t of CO₂ emissions per year.
WEG’s Director of Sustainability, Daniel Godinho, described the project as “a milestone for Brazil’s energy transition,” while Neoenergia’s CEO, Eduardo Capelastegui, noted that WEG’s proven expertise made it a natural choice for this landmark initiative.
Set to coincide with COP30, the Noronha Verde project strengthens Brazil’s leadership in renewable energy and demonstrates tangible progress toward national and global decarbonisation goals.
Source: WEG
#Battery Storage#Daniel Godinho#decarbonization#Eduardo Capelastegui#Fernando de Noronha#Neoenergia #renewable energy#solar energy#WEG