A milestone in decarbonization and socioeconomic development of isolated regions, combining solar, BESS and thermal generation into a single intelligent hybrid system.
VPFLEXGEN Brazil presents the Autazes Project as a milestone in decarbonization and socioeconomic development of isolated regions. This case demonstrates the application of innovative hybridization solutions, balancing profitability, resilience and positive social and environmental impact, in compliance with the most demanding ESG metrics.
Located in the Metropolitan Region of Manaus, Autazes has 45,961 inhabitants and faces the complex challenges of the Amazon’s Isolated Systems (SISOL). With an HDI of 0.544, the local economy depends on agriculture — especially dairy production, which requires stable energy for refrigeration.
Historically, supply relied on diesel generators: costly, unsustainable, and with river logistics vulnerable to seasonal variations — generating high OPEX and significant emissions.
Since the VPFLEXGEN plant arrived in 2019, Nova Olinda do Norte has nearly doubled in size. Reliable energy is the engine behind this historic leap.
Population · 2019
Population increase
Population · 2025
We deployed in Autazes a state-of-the-art engineering solution: a system that integrates photovoltaic generation with the existing diesel system and an advanced BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), ensuring 24/7 supply and overcoming the intermittency of solar generation.
PV Generation
BESS Storage
Firm energy
A solid investment thesis where socio-environmental impact is directly proportional to financial efficiency.
Operational hedge against diesel volatility. Variable costs become direct savings and margin.
Efficient vehicle for SFDR Art. 8/9 mandates with auditable CO₂ reduction backing.
Peak shaving, grid stability and longer lifespan for existing thermal assets.
Local improvement reduces default and conflict risks, ensuring legal security.
24/7 availability eliminates raw-material loss from refrigeration failures and boosts the competitiveness of local producers.
Stabilized energy via BESS drastically reduces damage to home appliances and medical equipment in hospitals and schools.
Less noise and particulate (soot) pollution near schools and health units.
Stability enables expansion of connectivity, digital payments and modernization of local commerce.
Partial diesel replacement by solar mitigates exposure to price volatility and river logistics risks.
Greater cost control and asset valuation, with more efficient and profitable long-term operation.
Architecture adaptable to the Amazon's climatic and logistical particularities, ready to scale to other locations.
of CO₂ avoided annually
This tangible metric reinforces VPFLEXGEN’s commitment to climate change mitigation and the preservation of Amazon biodiversity.
The Autazes Project is a testament to the feasibility and transformative impact of sustainable energy in challenging environments — combining technological innovation, engineering expertise and commitment to local development.