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The City of Curitiba (PR) launched three bidding notices for the installation of solar energy systems on the roofs of three bus terminals in the neighborhoods of Santa Cândida, Boqueirão and Pinheirinho.
The services are part of the Curitiba Mais Energia program, which for three years has aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the city by implementing technologies that favor the use of renewable sources to produce energy in public spaces.
The bidding price includes the preparation of the executive project, preparation of the roof structures, installation of the panels, performance testing and ensuring the operation and efficiency of the photovoltaic systems.
At the Pinheirinho and Boqueirão terminals, the contracted companies still need to repair the roofs. The new photovoltaic systems are expected to generate, together, around 2.4 million kWh/year, according to City Hall.
The contracts will last for 22 months, including post-installation performance tests. Power generation must begin eight months after the service order is issued.
Curitiba More Energy
The creation of the Curitiba Mais Energia program, in 2019, marked the beginning of investments by the capital of Paraná in renewable energy to produce energy in public spaces in the municipality.
In addition to the tender for the city's three bus terminals, other examples of installed solar energy systems are the roof of Palácio 29 de Março, at the City Hall, and the Galeria das Quatro Estações, in Jardim Botânico.
Work is underway on the Caximba Solar Pyramid, in the city's old landfill. In the future, work to install solar panels on the roof of the Curitiba Bus Station should also be put out to tender.
Study Center
In March this year, the city of Curitiba gained a space for studying and disseminating information about renewable energy. Launched within Parque Barigui, Curitiba Solar is the result of a partnership between Curitiba City Hall, Copel (Companhia Paranaense de Energia Elétrica) and UFRP (Federal University of Paraná.
The space, open to the public for visitation, allows students from different university courses, technical courses, public and private schools and the general population to have the opportunity to learn about the operation of the mini plant and the benefits of solar energy generation for society .
