{"id":129573,"date":"2026-06-11T11:01:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isa.co\/?post_type=press&#038;p=129573"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:01:27","slug":"piraque-project-brazil-renewable-energy","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/isa.co\/en\/press\/piraque-project-brazil-renewable-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"1,000 km for clean energy: ISA in Brazil completes key project for the country, 16 months ahead of schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than 1,100 kilometers of transmission circuits and 2,250 MVA of transformation capacity enable the integration of clean, reliable, and affordable energy into the Brazilian power system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Piraqu\u00ea project was developed in one of Brazil\u2019s regions with the highest wind and solar generation potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/With an investment of nearly USD 800 million, in line with the provisions established by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), and entering operation 16 months ahead of the scheduled date, the Piraqu\u00ea project is a key enabler for renewable energy transmission in Brazil. In particular, it strengthens the flow of energy from northern Minas Gerais to other regions of the country, actively advancing the energy transition. This is one of the most relevant transmission projects currently underway in Brazil. It includes more than 1,100 kilometers of transmission line circuits and eight substations, with 2,250 MVA of transformation capacity, strengthening system reliability, reducing overload risks, and facilitating energy flow between regions. Its impact goes beyond infrastructure. The project enables the transport of large volumes of clean energy generated in northern Minas Gerais\u2014one of the regions with the fastest growth in solar and wind power in the country\u2014to major consumption centers in the Southeast, strengthening regional integration and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy matrix. Additionally, during its construction, it generated more than 7,300 jobs, driving economic development in the states of Minas Gerais and Esp\u00edrito Santo. It also stood out for implementing innovative solutions such as the use of drones for cable installation and vegetation management, as well as the installation of special high towers to reduce environmental intervention. These solutions enabled execution under demanding geographic conditions, including remote areas with high climate complexity.  \u201cWith the Piraqu\u00ea project, we make a tangible contribution to Brazil\u2019s energy transition by enabling the transport of large volumes of renewable energy and strengthening the reliability of the power system. This achievement not only demonstrates our ability to execute highly complex projects with excellence, but also accelerates the fulfillment of our strategic goals toward 2040, driving a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable system,\u201d said Gabriel Jaime Melguizo, Vice President of Energy Transmission.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISA<\/a> Energia delivers on its commitment to the country by commissioning the project 16 months ahead of the schedule set by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With an investment of nearly USD 800 million, in line with the provisions established by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.br\/aneel\/pt-br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL)<\/a>, and entering operation 16 months ahead of the scheduled date, the Piraqu\u00ea project is a key enabler for renewable energy transmission in Brazil. In particular, it strengthens the flow of energy from northern Minas Gerais to other regions of the country, actively advancing the energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most relevant transmission projects currently underway in Brazil. It includes more than 1,100 kilometers of transmission line circuits and eight substations, with 2,250 MVA of transformation capacity, strengthening system reliability, reducing overload risks, and facilitating energy flow between regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its impact goes beyond infrastructure. The project enables the transport of large volumes of clean energy generated in northern Minas Gerais\u2014one of the regions with the fastest growth in solar and wind power in the country\u2014to major consumption centers in the Southeast, strengthening regional integration and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy matrix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, during its construction, it generated more than 7,300 jobs, driving economic development in the states of Minas Gerais and Esp\u00edrito Santo. It also stood out for implementing innovative solutions such as the use of drones for cable installation and vegetation management, as well as the installation of special high towers to reduce environmental intervention. These solutions enabled execution under demanding geographic conditions, including remote areas with high climate complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith the Piraqu\u00ea project, we make a tangible contribution to Brazil\u2019s energy transition by enabling the transport of large volumes of renewable energy and strengthening the reliability of the power system. This achievement not only demonstrates our ability to execute highly complex projects with excellence, but also accelerates the fulfillment of our strategic goals toward 2040, driving a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable system,\u201d said Gabriel Jaime Melguizo, Vice President of Energy Transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With an investment of nearly USD 800 million, in line with the provisions established by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), and entering operation 16 months ahead of the scheduled date, the Piraqu\u00ea project is a key enabler for renewable energy transmission in Brazil. 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