Um Telecom, a telecommunications and IT infrastructure solutions company from Pernambuco, has installed an 824,04 kWp photovoltaic plant. The plant is estimated to be capable of producing 1,215 GWh per year.
The project has 1.512 1W bifacial Tier 545 panels from AE Solar and seven Solis inverters. The investment was around R$5 million and its operation is expected to begin this semester. According to the company, the plant will meet 80% of the company's energy demand.
“The decision to use AE Solar Tier 1 bifacial modules is a good one. The technology allows generation on both sides of the solar panel, also taking advantage of the light reflected from the ground, reducing the physical space required to install the system and the cost per unit of energy generated,” says Ramon Nuche, CEO of AE Solar Brasil.
According to Adilson Gadelha, Deputy Director of Controllership at Um Telecom, the installation of the solar plant reflects Um Telecom’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility. “Um Telecom is committed to the best ESG practices and the solar plant is yet another reflection of our commitment. We are proud to provide the best connectivity solutions through clean energy,” he says.
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“Technology is a great ally for ESG practices as it reduces displacement and provides the basis for auditable and transparent governance practices, for example. But it is a sector that consumes a lot of energy, and using renewable sources is an important step towards market sustainability”, adds Gadelha.
The solar park is located in the municipality of São Caetano (PE) and occupies 10 thousand square meters, with the structure to double its capacity according to the development of new business by Um Telecom. The installation was carried out by the company specialized in solar energy Insole.
Gadelha highlights that in addition to the environmental benefits, the photovoltaic plant has other advantages, such as the guarantee of supply at a known price and without sudden tariff changes. “The investment was guided by sustainability and concern for clean and renewable energy. But self-production of energy also provides cost predictability, which can help with better planning and optimization of our operations”, he ponders.
