Scatec and Engie advance with 168 MW of solar projects in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Type: Development · Technology: Solar · Country: Brazil · Capacity: 168 MW · Announced: 2026-04-02
Scatec and Engie received authorization from the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) to begin test operations for 168 MW of solar photovoltaic projects in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The regulatory approval, published in the Official Gazette of the Union on April 2, 2026, marks a material step towards commercial operation. Scatec will initiate tests for the Urucuia 2 photovoltaic plant, which has a capacity of 35.8 MW. This development contributes to the expansion of renewable energy generation in Brazil, leveraging solar power to enhance grid stability.