Neoenergia Pioneers Green Hydrogen Unit in Brazil
Key Ideas
  • Neoenergia is investing over R$ 30 million in constructing one of Brazil's first green hydrogen power plants in Taguatinga, scheduled to open in October.
  • The plant will be powered by a photovoltaic plant, aiming to decarbonize difficult-to-electrify sectors like automotive transport.
  • This initiative is part of the Research, Development, and Innovation Program, contributing to Brazil's energy transition and commitment to boosting electrification through innovative technologies.
  • The project, backed by Neoenergia's parent company Iberdrola, reflects a global trend towards green hydrogen and its role in decarbonizing sectors like heavy transport and industries.
Neoenergia has initiated the construction of one of the first green hydrogen power plants in Brazil, located in Taguatinga, Federal District. With an investment exceeding R$ 30 million, this innovative project is set to open in October and aims to serve as a supply point for light and heavy vehicles. Powered by a photovoltaic plant, the unit is strategically positioned near Brasilia, in a region offering visibility and viability for zero CO2 emissions mobility infrastructure. The CEO of Neoenergia, Eduardo Capelastegui, highlights the company's commitment to driving electrification through investments in advanced technologies, leveraging Brazil's abundance of affordable renewable energy. The plant will also function as a hub for knowledge and innovation, advancing green hydrogen as an energy vector. Furthermore, as Brazil gears up to host COP 30, the inauguration of this plant reinforces Neoenergia's role in the global climate agenda. The project aligns with the need for alternatives like green hydrogen in decarbonizing sectors such as heavy transport, steel, chemical, and fertilizer industries. The initiative mirrors Iberdrola's projects in Spain and aims to offer a two-pressure fuel system for a broader range of vehicles, including buses, trucks, and passenger cars.
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