Atlas Renewable Energy announced on Thursday that V.tal, a Sao Paulo-based telecom and data storage provider, will purchase a substantial portion of the electricity generated by its 579-MWp Draco solar project currently under construction in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The Draco solar plant is expected to generate about 1,150 GWh of clean energy annually, with 710 GWh earmarked to power V.tal's buildings throughout Brazil. Additionally, some of the contracted supply will support the operations of V.tal's data center business unit, Tecto.
The remaining output from the plant will be made available for purchase by other clients, including hospital network Primavera Saude and poultry producer Rivelli, who have already signed contracts for power from the new solar facility.
Carlos Barrera, CEO of Atlas Renewable Energy, commented, “Our agreement with V.tal solidifies our footprint in Latin America's data centre sector. But it is only the first step; we look forward to supporting the operations of digital infrastructure companies throughout the region, helping drive growth powered by clean energy, as well as competitiveness in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.”
