As part of our commitment to sustainability and our contribution to the planet, we completed the installation of a solar photovoltaic power plant in 2016 to generate the energy we consume in our manufacturing process. Currently, this system generates an average of 690,000 kWh per year.

We used an area of approximately 4,000 m² to install 2,159 photovoltaic modules, each capable of generating 265 Wh. The panels are made up of silicon cells and can generate and conduct electricity when exposed to sunlight. The electricity generated continuously by the panels passes through inverters, which convert it to alternating current so that it is compatible with the electricity supplied by our utility provider. The excess electricity is then sent directly to the local utility’s grid, generating a credit that will be used at night and/or on days with less sunlight.

According to ANEEL data, at the time of its installation, this was the largest private photovoltaic power generation system in Brazil.

The R$ 3 million investment is expected to pay for itself in just over 8 years. However, for the Bio Extratus Group, knowing that we are contributing to the preservation of natural resources and helping to build a better world is more important than the financial return.

After all, by not choosing a fossil fuel derivative as our primary energy source, we avoid emitting about 360 metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere each year.