Voltalia, an international player in renewable energy, announced the start of production for SSM3-6, a 260-megawatt solar power plant located in the Serra Branca cluster.
The construction of the SSM3-6 solar farm (Solar Serra do Mel 3, 4, 5, and 6) was initiated in March 20221. Out of a total capacity of 260 megawatts, 17 megawatts have started producing last Friday, while the remaining capacity will be gradually commissioned in the coming months.
This power plant is backed by a 14-year power purchase agreement with Copel, a Brazilian utility and longstanding partner of Voltalia.
SSM3-6 is part of the Serra Branca complex, the largest wind and solar complex in the world, fully developed by Voltalia and located in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte. The complex generates one of the most competitive energy sources in the country, benefiting from exceptional levels of wind and sunlight, which are complementary energy sources.
The projects within this massive cluster benefit from shared infrastructure (grid connection and access) and operational synergies. For example, the construction of SSM3-6 and SSM1-2, a 320-megawatt solar power plant commissioned in 2022.
Voltalia is the sole or controlling shareholder of a significant portion of the power plants located within the complex, while others have been transferred to partners. Voltalia provides all or part of the services associated with the development, construction, and maintenance of the transferred or retained power plants.
"We are very pleased to announce the commencement of the commissioning of SSM3-6. This is the result of several years of development and construction work that is bearing its first fruits. I would like to thank the teams that have contributed to this significant milestone", said Sébastien Clerc, CEO of Voltalia.
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