Valmont Solar says the new manufacturing facility features the largest tracker control system manufacturing unit in Brazil and will create more than 300 new jobs. The solar tracker specialist says the factory will serve as a vital supply hub for the Latin American market.
Valmont Solar, part of US infrastructure developer Valmont Industries, has opened a new logistics and production unit in Contagem, southeastern Brazil.
The facility features the largest tracker operating systems production unit in Brazil, a working demo tracker, a training center and a quality testing laboratory, as well as a pre-assembly production line, a warehouse and administrative offices.
Valmont Solar said it also plans to integrate a solar power plant to sustainably power its operations. The new headquarters can produce 250 MW of trackers per month and ship 600 tons of material per day.
Valmont Solar said the facility will serve as a vital hub for supplying the Latin American market and will significantly contribute to the region’s environmental sustainability efforts. It is expected to create more than 300 new jobs by 2024, in addition to a further 50 indirect jobs through associated suppliers.
The location builds on the solar tracker specialist’s continued expansion and investments in Brazil. Brazilian solar association Absolar has estimated that new investments in Brazil’s PV sector could exceed BRL38.9 billion ($7.8 billion) by 2024.
“The opening of Valmont Solar’s new headquarters in Contagem represents more than just an expansion of our activities,” said Ramon Gomes, regional director for Brazil at Valmont Solar. “It’s about bringing cutting-edge technology to Brazil, promoting sustainable energy and supporting the local economy through job creation and services.”
“Our new facility in Minas Gerais is strategically positioned to deliver unparalleled service and products to our customers,” Gomes added. “With the best turnaround times in the market and a training center dedicated to engineering, procurement and construction companies and asset owners, we are setting a new standard for service and delivery in the solar industry.”
Valmont Industries has a majority stake in Brazilian solar energy developer Solbras. Valmont is also the largest shareholder of Italian solar tracker manufacturer Convert Italia SpA, which it acquired in 2018.
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