wiredInUSA September 2017

Canadian Solar Inc and EDF Energies Nouvelles have announced their partnership in the 92.5MWp Pirapora III photovoltaic project in Brazil, through the sale by Canadian Solar of 80 percent interest in the project to EDF EN do Brasil, EDF Energies Nouvelles’ local subsidiary. The Pirapora III project has started construction and is expected to reach commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2017. Canadian Solar is supplying modules for the project from its 380MWp modules factory, established in Brazil. EDF EN do Brasil will manage both the construction and operations phases of the project. EDF EN do Brasil previously acquired an 80 percent interest in the 191.5MWp Pirapora I and 115MWp Pirapora II projects from Canadian Solar. Once commissioned, in 2018, the three co-located projects will form the largest solar photovoltaic facility in operation in Latin America, with a total installed capacity of approximately 400MWp. Pirapora III will generate 188GWh per year, contributing towards Brazil’s goal of obtaining 23 percent of its energy from non-hydro renewable sources by 2030.

Brazilian partnership

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