Construction is progressing on the UFV Mundo Novo solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Brazil, a 40.8 MWp facility located in Rio Grande do Norte and owned by Polimix Energia.
The plant is expected to reach commercial operation and connect to the grid by the end of 2026.
The project will incorporate next-generation SFOneX solar trackers supplied by Soltec, reinforcing Brazil"s position as one of Latin America"s largest and most dynamic solar PV markets.
UFV Mundo Novo will deploy Soltec"s SFOneX bi-row tracker solution, featuring structures exceeding 100 meters in length.
Each tracker will reach 105.8 kWp and support 150 photovoltaic modules.
According to company representatives, this configuration significantly reduces both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) by lowering the number of electronic and electromechanical components required, including:
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Motors
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Control systems
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Batteries
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Dedicated electrical panels
By streamlining system architecture, the design improves cost efficiency while maintaining high performance and reliability.
Beyond hardware supply, Soltec emphasized its integrated engineering approach developed in coordination with the project owner, technical teams and the EPC contractor.
Support begins at the basic engineering phase and includes:
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Topographic analysis
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Tracker layout optimization
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Earthworks assessment
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Energy yield simulation using PVSyst
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Geotechnical studies
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Pull-out testing to validate structural resistance
This multidisciplinary methodology aims to maximize energy generation, mitigate construction and operational risks, and ensure long-term plant reliability across the asset"s lifecycle.
For UFV Mundo Novo, Soltec structured its tracker supply proposal under Brazil"s FINAME financing program, which supports projects with local manufacturing content.
This strategy strengthens domestic value chains while enhancing project bankability.
The company has now surpassed 5 GWp of installed capacity in Brazil, consolidating more than a decade of continuous operations in the country"s utility-scale solar segment.
Key Project Data: UFV Mundo Novo Item Detail Location Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil Installed Capacity 40.8 MWp Technology SFOneX bi-row solar trackers Tracker Length >100 meters Modules per Tracker 150 Target COD Late 2026With specialized engineering, advanced tracker technology and local manufacturing integration, UFV Mundo Novo reflects Brazil"s continued expansion in utility-scale solar PV and highlights ongoing efforts to improve project economics through structural and technological optimization.