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The desalination plant delivered by State Grid and CPFL Renováveis to the government of Rio Grande do Norte generated around 400 thousand liters of drinking water in its first month of operation. The volume was enough to supply the 3 thousand people who live in indigenous communities in João Câmara.
It is a intelligent water supply system it is a photovoltaic power generation system with connection to the power grid. The plant has capacity to produce up to 80 thousand liters of drinking water, a volume higher than that being consumed by local residents.
The water is distributed through a 5km pipeline to three fountains in Serrote de São Bento, Amarelão and Santa Terezinha, indigenous communities in João Câmara. For the first time in history, more than 800 families in the João Câmara region are having access to drinking water for consumption and domestic activities.
For State Grid, projects like this contribute to the well-being of the local population and bring dignity to the region's residents. “Water security is about dignity, health, survival and equality. With an investment of R$8 million, this is the largest desalination project built and donated by State Grid outside of China.”, explains Mr. Daobiao Chen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CPFL Energia Group.
“Our actions with communities are an important pillar in the Group and this project reinforces our positioning with initiatives focused on ESG. We count on State Grid’s technology and innovation expertise to implement a highly efficient desalination system”, he adds. Gustavo Estrella, president of CPFL Energia Group.
