Florianopolis: Brazilian State of Santa Catarina Pursues Sustainability in Education

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The state of Santa Catarina in Brazil has made significant strides in promoting sustainability and efficiency in its education system. A strategic partnership between the Government of Santa Catarina and Celesc, the state department of education, has led to the implementation of the Education Taken Seriously program. This initiative aims to reduce the state's energy consumption and reliance on non-renewable sources. As part of the agreement, Celesc will supply over 1,000 public schools with energy generated from seven photovoltaic plants, resulting in an estimated 10% reduction in electricity expenses for the state department of education.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government of Santa Catarina and Celesc have partnered to implement the Education Taken Seriously program, which aims to reduce energy consumption and reliance on non-renewable sources in the state's education system.
  • The partnership will provide energy generated from seven photovoltaic plants to over 1,000 public schools in Santa Catarina, resulting in an estimated 10% reduction in electricity expenses for the state department of education.
  • The initiative is expected to save R$2.3 million over the next two years, with the possibility of renewal.
  • The signing of the contract was attended by Governor Jorginho Mello, President of Celesc Tarcisio Estefano Rosa, Secretary of State for Education Luciane Ceretta, and other authorities.
  • Director Eloi Hoffelder explained that the project brings concrete benefits to both institutions, including resource savings and increased cost predictability for the state department of education.
  • The initiative was made possible by Celesc Geracao's R$58 million investment in the construction of seven photovoltaic power plants, totaling 12 MW of installed capacity.
  • The adopted model involves leasing Celesc's plants, receiving credits for the energy generated to offset state schools' electricity bills.

Statistics:

  • 1,000 public schools in Santa Catarina will be supplied with energy generated from seven photovoltaic plants.
  • Estimated 10% reduction in electricity expenses for the state department of education.
  • R$2.3 million estimated savings over the next two years.
  • 7 photovoltaic plants with a total installed capacity of 12 MW.
  • R$58 million investment by Celesc Geracao in the construction of photovoltaic power plants.

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Florianopolis: Brazilian State of Santa Catarina has issued the following news release: The Government of Santa Catarina and Celesc, through the State Department of Education (SED), officially announced this Thursday, August 28, during the launch event of the Education Taken Seriously program, in Florianopolis, a strategic partnership that will guarantee more savings and sustainability for state schools. The signed contract provides for the use of energy generated by seven Celesc Geracao photovoltaic plants to supply more than 1,000 public schools in Santa Catarina, with an estimated 10% reduction in SED's annual electricity expenses - which represents a saving of R$2.3 million over the next two years.