A Astronergy announced that she will be responsible for supply of modules for the newest venture of Kroma Energy in the state of Ceará: the Arapuá Complex – which will have installed capacity of 250 MWp and an annual generation of around 537 GWh, enough energy to supply more than 290 thousand homes.
The project, which is expected to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2026, will have the following ASTRO N5 panels. In total, there will be 391.680 635 W and 640 W modules.
A WEG will perform the EPC service (Engineering, Procurement and Construction), including: photovoltaic modules, trackers, inverters, power substation, connection bay with the local utility, engineering and complete electromechanical assembly.
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“We have made progress in centralized generation projects, and with this contract we estimate reaching at least 1 GW of supply for projects during 2024. It is gratifying to see the recognition and trust of our partners in our company”, he highlighted. Eduardo Gama, Country Manager at Astronergy.
Already for Rodrigo Mello, CEO of Kroma Energia, the partnership with Astroenergy represents an important milestone for the development of the Arapuá Complex, which will have more than 390 thousand high-efficiency modules.
“This project reinforces our commitment to the energy transition and large-scale clean energy generation, aligned with global demands for sustainability. The quality of the equipment supplied by Astroenergy guarantees us safety and performance, contributing to the success of the operation and to Kroma Energia’s continued growth in the sector,” he concluded.
About Astronergy
Part of the important CHINT Group, Astronergy was one of the first private companies in China to operate in the solar energy sector, having been the developer of the first module standard in Zhejiang.
Listed as a Tier 1 manufacturer by BloombergNEF, the company emphasized that it has factories in several cities in China – such as Jiuquan and Haining – in addition to the first zero-carbon factory in the photovoltaic industry, located in Yancheng, and one in Thailand.
About Kroma Energia
Kroma Energia is a company from Pernambuco, founded in 2008, which operates in the development of generation projects and in the purchase and sale of energy in the ACL (Free Contracting Environment), being an agent of the CCEE (Electric Energy Commercialization Chamber) and member of Abracel (Brazilian Association of Electric Energy Commercialization Agents).
In 2023, it negotiated approximately 1,8 GWmed, as well as reaching the total milestone of 800 consumers in its commercialization portfolio, also counting on its customer management arm. In terms of generation, Kroma has 4,6 GW in renewable energy projects, between capacity already installed and projects still in the development phase.
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