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São Paulo moves forward with solar energy program for municipalities; see how integrators can participate.

The state initiative begins with the notification of the qualified municipalities; companies in the sector will enter the next stage.

Canal Solar - São Paulo moves forward with solar energy program for municipalities; see how integrators can participate.

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The São Paulo State Government, through Semil (Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics), released a list of 214 cities selected for solar energy generation projects in São Paulo municipalities. The measure aims to alleviate the burden on public coffers regarding electricity costs, as well as promote sustainability throughout the state.

Financial support for municipalities includes R$ 5 million from Fecop (State Fund for Pollution Prevention and Control). Classification is the initial stage and, with the... official list published in the Official Gazette (Official Gazette of the State) of São Paulo, the first municipalities will be called upon to present the documents, according to budgetary availability.

Once the documentation is approved, eligible municipalities will be able to receive funds for the implementation of power plants with a capacity of up to 75 kWp. The equipment must guarantee sufficient volume to supply approximately 50 homes.

According to Semil, the ranking results reflect the performance of the municipalities according to the criteria established in the call for proposals. The municipalities of Taiaçu (1st), Pongaí (2nd) and Salmourão (3rd) lead the ranking. The São José do Rio Preto region has 42 ranked municipalities, followed by Presidente Prudente (25) and Campinas (22).

How can integrators participate in the program?

Solar energy companies are not participating in this first phase of the program. Registrations for... public callThese projects, which have already ended, were intended exclusively for city halls.

Now that the list of selected municipalities has been released, the State has begun the process of summoning them to submit the required documentation. This stage is restricted to mayors or legal representatives of the municipal administrations.

At this stage, the Government of São Paulo will select the municipalities that may receive non-refundable funds from Fecop (State Fund for Pollution Prevention and Control) for the implementation of photovoltaic plants.

Integrators and other companies in the sector will participate in the next stage. Municipalities, with technical and administrative support from the state government, will be responsible for contracting the companies that will develop the projects, supply the equipment, install and certify the plants, through public bidding processes.

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Henrique Hein
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Henrique Hein

He worked at Correio Popular and Rádio Trianon. He has experience in podcast production, radio programs, interviews and reporting. Has been following the solar sector since 2020.

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