At COP30 in Belém, Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Bahia’s Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues, and Statkraft CEO Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal officially inaugurated the Morro do Cruzeiro Solar (76 MWp) and Santa Eugênia Solar (198 MWp) plants in Bahia, Brazil. Statkraft is also set to commission the 69 MWp Serrita Solar Farm in Pernambuco later this year, bringing a total investment of NOK 2.3 billion and adding 340 MWp of renewable capacity to Brazil’s grid — equivalent to 5% of the country’s new solar capacity in 2025.
Together, the three solar farms will generate 789 GWh of clean electricity annually, exceeding Norway’s total solar power output, while the combined solar and wind portfolio will produce 3,400 GWh per year. These projects will prevent an estimated 111,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually and contribute significantly to Brazil’s renewable energy expansion.
With these additions, Statkraft Brazil’s portfolio reaches 2.3 GW, positioning the company among the country’s leading renewable energy producers. The integration of solar, wind, and battery storage technologies demonstrates Statkraft’s commitment to ensuring a stable, low-carbon energy supply and accelerating the global transition toward sustainable power generation.
“These projects directly support the global goals to triple renewable energy capacity, ensure a just transition from fossil fuels, and foster local development in a sustainable way. This is green transition in practice, and a clear signal that Statkraft is delivering results that matter for Brazil and the global climate effort. We are proud of the deliveries we present here at COP,” says Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal, President and CEO of Statkraft.
“By investing in innovative renewable solutions and working closely with local communities, we are not only supporting Brazil’s energy transition but also contributing to global climate goals. The projects help phase out fossil energy sources and strengthen a more robust, diversified, and emission-free energy mix in Brazil—a country already among the world’s leaders in renewables. The projects also support development in northeast Brazil, a region with significant needs for growth and opportunity,” says Fernando de Lapuerta, Executive Vice President of Statkraft’s international business.
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