en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the Brazilian Nuclear Power and Bilateral Participation Company (ENBPar) signed a contract on Wednesday (June 10), investing a total of BRL 305 million through two public tenders—Procel Reluz and Procel Zero Energy Public Buildings—to enhance energy efficiency in cities across Brazil.

Acting Secretary for Energy Transition and Planning, Lorena Perim, representing Minister Alexandre Silveira, stated that these public tenders are part of the Ministry's efforts to advance energy transition outcomes. She noted that these investments reaffirm the Brazilian government's commitment to modernizing public infrastructure and promoting a sustainable energy transition. By improving public lighting efficiency and retrofitting zero-energy buildings, these measures can reduce urban costs, encourage technological innovation, and enhance residents' quality of life.

ENBPar President Marlos Costa emphasized that these contracts represent a significant step toward strengthening smart and efficient energy management in Brazilian cities. He stated that the initiative reflects a commitment to modernizing public administration and promoting solutions that combine responsibility, innovation, and efficiency in the use of public resources.

The funds will be allocated to two areas: first, replacing traditional lamps with LED technology to modernize public lighting systems; and second, retrofitting and adapting public buildings to meet zero-energy concepts.

In terms of public lighting modernization, the Procel Reluz mega public tender received approximately BRL 162 million in investment, benefiting 128 cities across five regions of the country. The program aims to promote more efficient public lighting systems through the adoption of modern technologies, achieving lower energy consumption, greater durability, and reduced operational costs. Key benefits include improved road safety, enhanced value of urban spaces such as monuments and squares, encouragement of public space usage, and stimulation of innovation in related technology sectors.

For more efficient and sustainable public buildings, the Procel Zero Energy Public Buildings tender (CPEZ) focuses on transforming structures such as schools, health facilities, and administrative headquarters into high-energy-efficiency buildings to modernize public infrastructure. The initiative received 154 proposals from institutions across all regions of Brazil, with 42 projects selected for a total investment of BRL 143.4 million. The zero-energy concept involves combining high energy efficiency with on-site renewable energy generation, achieving an annual energy balance close to zero—meaning the building only consumes the energy needed for its operation and compensates for most of its demand through self-generation.

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