La Quotidienne de Bruxelles - Enel to Install Solar Panels at Niterói Waste Management Facility

Enel do Rio announced on Tuesday that it will install 240 photovoltaic panels and a solar water heating system at the Niterói Sanitation Company (Clin). The project aims to reduce electricity consumption and modernize facilities, with savings potentially redirected to other operational areas. This initiative is part of a larger R$10.4 million investment package distributed across ten selected projects in Rio de Janeiro state.

The installation will take place at the Clin facility in Niterói and the Marine Corps Base on Ilha das Flores in São Gonçalo. The primary objective is to decrease reliance on grid electricity by incentivizing the switch to solar power. While the specific investment value for the Clin project was not disclosed, the broader package totals R$10.4 million.

The funds are part of a public call launched in 2026, designed to support ten selected projects across municipalities in Rio de Janeiro state. The economic savings generated from reduced energy costs at the Clin facility may allow the company to allocate resources to other areas. No further financial details regarding the specific allocation for Niterói were provided.

The initiative aligns with Enel's broader strategy to modernize infrastructure and promote renewable energy adoption in public facilities within the state.

U.Laurent--LCdB