Norsk Solar, a vertically integrated, independent solar power producer (IPP), announces that their first plant of Origo 1 (Uberlandia 2) solar PV project has been approved and energized by CEMIG. This is the first plant of the Origo Project, which currently consist of a portfolio of 12 projects, totalling 37 MW in Brazil. 

Norsk Solar is committed to driving the transition towards renewable energy, and the successful completion of the first plant of the Origo1 project reaffirms the dedication to sustainable development. The project aligns with the vision of creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for generations to come.

“This achievement is the first step for Norsk Solar to carry out the business plan in Brazil. The team has done a magnificent job in bringing the construction to the final stage. I would like to reach out to all involved parties and congratulate them on this achievement. This is the first project out of a fastgrowing project pipeline in Brazil”, says Torbjørn Elliot Kirkeby – Garstad, CEO of Norsk Solar.

“The Brazilian corporate and industrial market for solar is in rapid growth and we see great potential for our value proposition. We further see that we are establishing a strong brand and securing a good market entry position with these first projects in Brazil. Our ambition is to grow substantially as a solar power producer for C&I clients in the Country over the next years.” says Mauro Benedetti, Country Manager for Brazil in Norsk Solar.

The savings provided by this distributed generation model is quite significant for families, especially in the challenging time we live in and considering the significant rise in the electricity needs that the country is facing.

The project (Origo 1) will secure recurring revenue for 25 years, under the power purchase agreement (PPA) terms with corporate off-taker Órigo Energia. As a pioneer in the Brazilian sector of distributed generation, they provide clean energy, through the management of cooperatives, to more than 15,000 customers, including households and small businesses. The generated energy will be distributed in the form of credits to their customers, in line with our commitment to democratize access to clean energy in Brazil, making it accessible to everyone, especially those at the base of the social pyramid.

The development and construction of the projects have been done in partnership with GDSolar, a pioneer and leader in the development of solar energy in Brazil with 61 operational plants and 202 MWp installed capacity.