RZK Energia closes 140 million reais in contracts with Matrix Energia for the construction of 11 plants

By RZK Energy

September 11, 2024

This is a machine translation of the press release originally published in Portuguese.

With a total annual investment of R$470 million in 2024, RZK Energia has signed unprecedented contracts with Matrix, aiming at the construction of 11 solar plants totaling R$140 million. These facilities, strategically distributed, will represent a combined capacity of approximately 38 megawatt-peak (MWp) in the distributed generation modality. This agreement is the first between the two traders and not only drives the transition to renewable sources, but also promises new horizons for the national energy market.

In line with the sector's positive momentum, RZK Energia has been operating broadly in the market, specializing in distributed generation, energy trading and efficient management. The company has invested in digital transformation and in offering customized solutions that provide savings and sustainability for its customers. It is currently responsible for 130 MWp in capacity and remains highly optimistic for the coming years - the expectation is to double the previous year's results by 2024. At the moment, the company has confirmed 11 contracts in partnership with Matrix Energia, which represents 30% of the total amount of 470 million invested in 2024.

Luiz Serrano, CEO of RZK Energia, comments on the company’s priorities and welcomes the sector’s progress. “We have made major investments and are reaping the rewards. In addition to keeping a close eye on digital transformation and new technologies, the company continues to establish new partnerships in the market. No business, of any nature or segment, can operate without energy, and we are committed to providing innovative solutions that boost the economy and promote sustainable development,” says Serrano.

With a focus on the electricity chain, the company works with a variety of electricity sources, including solar, biogas, biomass and other renewable sources. Present in several Brazilian states, such as São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Mato Grosso, Goiás, Distrito Federal and Rio de Janeiro, RZK Energia has major clients. In 2023, it saw strong growth with the entry of 11 new plants, reaching a portfolio of 20 in total.

“We are excited about this partnership. The project not only reinforces our commitment to renewable energy, but also opens new perspectives for the democratization of the national energy market. This strategic partnership is a clear demonstration of our focus on innovation, efficiency and sustainability, and marks another step towards a promising future for distributed generation in Brazil,” says Rafael Moreira, Business Development Director at Matrix Energia.

About RZK Energia

RZK Energia is a company of the RZK and Nova Milano group, focused on energy generation, marketing and management. The company operates in the energy transition, always up to date with regulatory and technological changes in the sector, adopting innovative and efficient practices. It has projects in several Brazilian states, such as São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Mato Grosso, Goiás, Distrito Federal and Rio de Janeiro, where it operates the largest distributed generation plant in Brazil, located in Nova Iguaçu. Taking into account its plants in operation, in addition to those under construction, the installed capacity is 220 MW, using photovoltaic solar energy and biogas sources. RZK Energia's current goal is to reach the 340 megawatt-peak power mark, positioning itself as one of the major players in the sector in Brazil.