CGC Group optimistic about demand for solar subscription service

The CGC Group (Centrais de Geração Compartilhada) is betting on the growth of subscription-based solar energy and says it has a pipeline of projects to meet demand over the next three years.

In an interview with InfoSolar, the general director of the company, Guilherme de Araújo, said that the difficulties in supplying equipment, due to production problems in China, should not prevent the market from heating up.

"It is not the first time that this kind of problem happens in the industry. If the component is not available at the same price, you have to adjust the schedule and the cost of implementing the project. The obligation of the companies is to become more efficient," said the executive.

The company has 37 photovoltaic plants and about 10 MW in operation in São Paulo and Minas Gerais, in regions near São José do Rio Preto. With an initial focus on low voltage consumers, the group will start its first project for medium voltage customers.

Araújo said that, despite the restricted supply, no project suffered from delays in equipment deliveries. "The plants were already with reserved material and controlled stock.

Legal framework

The director general of the CGC Group believes that the bill that establishes the legal framework for distributed generation (PL 5829/19) will boost the market both in the mode with the load and in the shared mode.

"Those who have a roof and resource are going to be self-producers, it makes perfect sense. For those who want to and don't own the property or it's not technically feasible, they have the option of pursuing the subscription solution. It will increase interest and is the trend of the future of the electricity sector."

Source: www.infosolar.com.br