Brazil has announced plans for a 680 mw pv plant.
Whether or not this highly ambitious solar pv project will be technically and financially feasible is being looked at in a great amount of detail by Germany’s Solar Cluster and its member organizations. The rapidly growing solar pv sector in Brazil is ready to attract German solar companies eager to expand international operations.
A carbon free solar pv manufacturing plant which will have a 680 mw annual capacity is being planned by the Brazilian state of Parana. This will cover the entire value chain. It will also see the whole process from silicon production to solar pv module manufacturing.
Stuttgart based German industry association Solar Cluster Baden-Wurttemberg is assisting Parana in achieving its goal. Three additional member research institutes are also helping by conducting an in depth feasibility study to determine whether or not “Green Silicone” as the project is known is a viable practicable option.
Currently, Brazil has a population of more than 200 million people and it is fast becoming a major key market for solar pv power generation. Green Silicone has been planned with the aim of meeting growing energy demands with solar pv panels that have been manufactured locally.
The location of the proposed solar pv manufacturing plant is set to be situated on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The Brazilian and Paraguayan power company ITAIPU and FIEP, the Parana industry association have commissioned the study into the feasibility of the project.
With a solar irradiation around twice that of Germany, Brazil has excellent conditions for exploiting solar power. The first solar auction has been held recently in the country for almost 900 mw of capacity. This should pave the way for rapid market development and generate interest from solar pv companies in Germany who are looking to branch out into foreign markets.
A carbon free solar pv manufacturing plant which will have a 680 mw annual capacity is beinmg planned by the Brazilian state of Parana. This will cover the entire value chain. It will also see the whole process from silicon production to solar pv module manufacturing.
Stuttgart based German industry association Solar Cluster Baden-Wurttemberg are assisting Parana in achieving its goal. Three additional member research institutes are also helping by conducting an in depth feasibility study to determine whether or not “ Green Silicone” as the project is known is a viable practicable option.
Currently, Brazil has a population of more than 200 million people and it is fast becoming a major key market for solar pv power generation. Green Silicone has been planned with the aim of meeting growing energy demands with solar pv panels that have been manufactured locally.
The location of the proposed solar pv manufacturing plant is set to be situated on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The Brazilian and Paraguayan power company ITAIPU and FIEP, the Parana industry association have commissioned the study into the feasibility of the project.
With a solar irradiation around twice that of Germany, Brazil has excellent conditions for exploiting solar power. The first solar auction has been held recently in the country for almost 900 mw of capacity. This should pave the way for rapid market development and generate interest from solar pv companies in Germany who are looking to branch out into foreign markets.
