Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 21, Atlas Renewable Energy, a company focused on Latin American markets, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 24 MW of solar energy to Chlorum Solutions, a Brazilian chemical manufacturer. The agreement is linked to the 579-MW Draco Solar Complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and will cover a substantial portion of Chlorum’s energy requirements.
Solar PV plant in Brazil
The Draco Solar Complex, with an annual output of 1,152 GWh, already supports another PPA with V.tal, a Brazilian telecommunications and data storage provider. This new contract with Chlorum Solutions strengthens the complex’s role in meeting the energy demands of industries committed to sustainable practices.
Carlos Barrera, co-founder and CEO of Atlas Renewable Energy, stated: “We are very pleased to help another company that cares about sustainability continue toward their environmental goals and contribute to the decarbonization of the chlorine production chain.” The agreement reflects Atlas’s commitment to supporting businesses in reducing their environmental footprint through renewable energy.
In a related development, Atlas Renewable Energy announced on Wednesday that it will provide solar power from the 358-MW Casablanca Solar Energy Complex in Brazil to Dow Inc., a U.S.-based chemical company. This additional PPA further expands Atlas’s portfolio of clean energy partnerships in the region.
The agreements with Chlorum Solutions and Dow Inc. highlight the growing demand for renewable energy in Brazil’s industrial sector. By leveraging solar power from its large-scale complexes, Atlas is helping companies meet their energy needs while advancing sustainability goals. The Draco and Casablanca projects demonstrate the company’s capacity to deliver reliable, clean energy to diverse industries, from chemical manufacturing to telecommunications.
These initiatives also underscore Brazil’s increasing role as a hub for renewable energy development in Latin America. The partnerships between Atlas Renewable Energy and its clients are expected to contribute to the region’s broader efforts to transition to low-carbon energy systems, supporting both economic growth and environmental objectives.
