Yet another solar photovoltaic module manufacturer is planning to set up production facility in Brazil. Switzerland’s EcoSolifer AG is reportedly
looking to set up a solar PV module manufacturing unit in Brazil, and
is currently scouting for locations. The company plans to produce 80 MW
of solar PV modules every year.
The company is looking to be among the first international companies to manufacture solar PV modules in Brazil. Several other companies
have announced similar plans to cater to the expected surge in demand
for solar PV modules, as Brazil auctions off large-scale solar power
projects. EcoSolifer is expected to invest around $8.7 million to set up the
production facility, and is looking to secure financing from the
Brazilian development bank (BNDES). Brazilian investors are also likely
to invest in the production unit, and may hold up to a 45% stake in the
facility. Solar cells for making the the modules would be imported from
EcoSolifer’s factory in Csorna, Hungary, while module production from
the proposed facility is expected to being from April next year.
Brazil is looking to have a 3.5 GW solar power capacity installed by
2023. To achieve this, the Brazilian government is planning to organise
several auctions. In October 2014, the National Electric Energy Agency organised the
country’s first solar-only auction, which received an overwhelming
response from the developers. Prospective developers placed bids for 400
projects, with a total generation capacity of about 10 GW. A total of
31 solar power parks were finally auctioned to developers, representing
1,048 MW capacity.
Two more solar-only auctions are planned for this year in August and November. Brazil’s Energy Research Company received applications for 649 projects with total capacity of 20.9 GW for the auction scheduled for 13 November.
http://cleantechnica.com/2015/07/31/swiss-solar-module-maker-ecosolifer-plans-production-unit-brazil/
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