en.Wedoany.com Reported - French multinational Michelin has commissioned a solar power plant in the state of Bahia, Brazil, with an average annual generation capacity of 102 MWh, to supply electricity to research facilities, biodiversity projects, and visitor reception spaces in the region.
Covering 620 square meters, the plant powers the Biodiversity Research Center, the Rubber Tree Cultivation Research Center, and the Ouro Verde space—an area for receiving external visitors. Glauce Ferman, Director of Communication & Brand, Sustainable Development, and Public Relations for Michelin South America, stated that the initiative goes beyond reducing energy costs; it reflects the company's commitment to sustainable development, reinforcing the integration of economic growth, environmental responsibility, and positive impact. She added that by using clean and renewable energy, the Ouro Verde space reduces its carbon footprint, directly contributing to the conservation of the Atlantic Forest and global energy transition goals.
Saulo Cardoso, Safety, Health, and Environment Coordinator at Michelin's natural rubber factory, noted that the initiative strengthens the company's sustainable strategy, expands the use of renewable energy, and helps reduce CO2 emissions in operations. He emphasized that by building the solar power plant in Bahia, Michelin demonstrates that its sustainability agenda is based on concrete actions, while focusing on decarbonization, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.
The multinational stated that the Michelin Ecological Reserve had previously deployed other renewable energy-based solutions, such as powering the Casa do Pacangê facility—which supports the work of biologists and researchers—using an independent photovoltaic system with battery storage, operating disconnected from the public grid. In the industrial area where the natural rubber processing plant is located, Michelin maintains 100% renewable electricity supply and holds i-REC certification. Since 2021, all of the company's industrial sites have used green electricity, in line with emission reduction and operational efficiency policies adopted globally. Michelin aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and reduce emissions across its entire value chain by 50% by 2030.
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