Nonetheless, while the company is currently looking at other companies that would take the energy curtailed for these processes, Sattamini acknowledges that it will not be a quick process, as the logistics behind this option encompass interested companies building infrastructure near the complex.
“That’s not coming next month. It will take a couple of years for us to implement,” he stressed.
These large generation numbers have been troubling for the company, as production has to be reduced because the power grid cannot use all the energy generated. This process, called curtailment, results in billions of reais in losses for solar firms, but Engie did not reveal the level of generation affected.
FAQ What is Engie exploring to utilize its excess solar power in Brazil? Engie is considering leveraging energy from its Assu Sol facility to power local bitcoin mining and data center operations. What challenges does Engie face in implementing this plan? The logistics require building infrastructure by interested companies near the complex, which Sattamini estimates will take a couple of years to finalize. What is the capacity of the Assu Sol facility? Assu Sol, operational since January 2025, is projected to generate 752.7 MW when completed, but currently experiences curtailment due to grid limitations. How significant is Engie’s role in Brazil’s energy sector? As the largest non-state-owned utility in Brazil, Engie operates 11 energy complexes, with a total installed capacity of nearly 9,000 MW, offering potential new opportunities for market collaboration in solar energy.
