Iberdrola completes phase 1 of Noronha Verde, installs 4,800 solar panels
- Iberdrola (via Neoenergia) installed 4,800 solar panels (15% of ~30,000) and began grid tests on Fernando de Noronha.
- Project targets 22 MWp solar capacity with 49 MWh battery storage to replace biodiesel generation and power about 9,000 homes.
- Investment is R$350 million (≈€50 million), with completion scheduled by end of 2026.
- Developed with Brazil's federal government and Pernambuco state, the project is located in a UNESCO-designated natural heritage area.
Project status
Iberdrola, through its Brazilian unit Neoenergia, completed the first phase of the Noronha Verde project, installing 4,800 solar panels (about 15% of the planned >30,000) and has begun tests to feed power into the Fernando de Noronha grid.
Technical specifications and impact
The planned plant will reach 22 MWp of solar capacity and 49 MWh of battery storage, designed to replace biodiesel-based generation, supply the equivalent consumption of roughly 9,000 homes and reduce the island's reliance on fossil fuels for electricity.
Investment and timeline
The project represents an investment of R$350 million (≈€50 million) and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
Partnerships and related measures
Developed with Brazil's federal government and the State of Pernambuco, the project sits within a UNESCO-recognised natural heritage area and forms part of the Mais por Noronha programme, which includes rooftop solar for homes, charging infrastructure, distributed generation, electric vehicle introduction and smart grid deployment.
Source: Iberdrola