Enel, through its renewable energy subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações Ltda., has begun operation of 546MW from solar photovoltaic projects in Brazil, consisting of the 254MW Ituverava and the 292MW Nova Olinda solar parks. Ituverava is located in the municipality of Tabocas do Brejo Velho, in the north-eastern state of Bahia, while Nova Olinda is located in the municipality of Ribeira do Piauí, in the north-eastern state of Piauí.
"The start of operation of Nova Olinda and Ituverava is a major milestone for our presence in Brazil since it confirms our leadership in the country's photovoltaic market, as well as our commitment and ability to quickly and efficiently deliver the projects we are awarded", stated Antonio Cammisecra, Head of Enel Green Power. "With our projects and expertise, we can boost the development of Brazil's photovoltaic sector with the aim of further strengthening the increasingly key role that solar power is playing in the diversification of the country's generation mix and in meeting its growing energy needs".