- Noronha Verde involves a R$350 million investment for a 22 MWp solar plant and 49 MWh battery storage.
- The project aims to make Fernando de Noronha fully sustainable by 2027.
- The first phase will be operational in May 2026, with the second phase in 2027.
- A floating solar plant in Xaréu reservoir will generate 1,083 MWh annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 717 tonnes.
Project Overview
Iberdrola's Noronha Verde project, launched in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, aims to create a sustainable energy model for the island. The initiative integrates solar energy and battery storage, making it the first inhabited oceanic island in Latin America to achieve this milestone.
Investment and Infrastructure
With an investment of R$350 million, the project includes the construction of a photovoltaic plant with over 30,000 panels and a capacity of 22 MWp. This will be complemented by a 49 MWh battery storage system. The island's current energy source, the Tubarão plant, uses biodiesel.
Timeline and Phases
The Noronha Verde project is part of the Mais por Noronha program, developed by Neoenergia in collaboration with the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Pernambuco state government. The first phase is set to be operational by May 2026, with the second phase following in 2027.
Additional Developments
During the launch, a floating solar plant in the Xaréu reservoir was inaugurated. This plant has a power capacity of 622 kWp and is expected to generate 1,083 MWh annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 717 tonnes.
