Piauí Institute of Technology and CGN Brasil partner to develop 100 MW concentrated solar power plant with thermal storage
Type: Partnership · Technology: Solar · Country: Brazil · Capacity: 100 MW · Announced: 2026-03-27
The Piauí Institute of Technology (PIT) and CGN Brasil initiated studies to develop a concentrated solar power (CSP) project with thermal storage in Piauí, Brazil. This partnership aims to implement a pilot plant with an estimated capacity of 100 MW to evaluate the technical and economic viability of CSP technology under local conditions. The project includes cooperation for feasibility studies and exchange programs for Brazilian professionals and students in operational CSP plants in China. This initiative seeks to reduce the intermittency of renewable energy sources and diversify Brazil's electricity matrix with dispatchable renewable sources.
Analysis
The Piauí Institute of Technology (PIT) and CGN Brasil partnered to develop a 100 MW concentrated solar power plant with thermal storage in Piauí, Brazil, as announced on 2026-03-27. CGN Brasil and PIT will cooperate on feasibility studies for the project. The project aims to evaluate the technical and economic viability of CSP technology under local conditions. The partnership includes exchange programs for Brazilian professionals and students in operational CSP plants in China. The estimated capacity of the pilot plant is 100 MW.
Key points
- 100 MW concentrated solar power plant
- Partnership between Piauí Institute of Technology and CGN Brasil
- Project announced on 2026-03-27
- Location: Piauí, Brazil
- Thermal storage included
Counterparties
- Piauí Instituto de Tecnologia (PIT) (Partner)
- CGN Brasil (Partner)