CESP starts commercial operation of the 500 kW concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Sao Paulo

Companhia Energetica de Sao Paulo (CESP) has started the commercial operation of the 500 kW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant located next to the 1,540-MW Porto Primavera hydropower complex in Rosana municipality, in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The concentrated solar plant has required an investment of BRL57 million (US$11.81 million). The project is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the demand of 360 homes.

The project is developed under a research and development (R&D) program dedicated to the solar thermal power source and regulated by Aneel.