Guanajuato commits with clean energy in public buildings

Through the SMAOT Energy Sustainability Program, a photovoltaic system interconnected to the CFE grid was installed in the SATEG building

During the current administration, the installation of PVSs interconnected to the grid has been achieved in 25 state public buildings, 26 primary schools and 1 higher education school, and 50 homes

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“Leading by example, the Government of Guanajuato reaffirms its commitment to accelerate the energy transition to renewable energy sources in its public buildings”, said the head of the Secretary of Environment and Territorial Planning -SMAOT-, Alberto Carmona Velazquez, during the delivery of the Photovoltaic System -PVS-, in the building of the Tax Administration Service of the State of Guanajuato -SATEG-.

Through the SMAOT Energy Sustainability Program, a PV system interconnected to the CFE grid was installed in the SATEG building, with a capacity of 50,025 kWp (kilowatts-peak), made up of 87 photovoltaic modules of 575 Watts each, as well as a central inverter of 50 kW (kilowatts) of power.

These actions will contribute to the mitigation of emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Compounds -GyCEI-, from the energy sector, more than 34 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) per year, which is equivalent to planting 1,156 trees.

Also, 79.15 MWh (megawatt-hours) of renewable energy will be generated, which will be used in the building to cover nearly 50% of the total power consumption of the CFE network.

During the current administration, the installation of photovoltaic systems interconnected to the grid has been achieved in 25 state public buildings, 26 primary schools and 1 higher education school, and 50 homes.

These actions have mitigated more than 1,500 tons of CO2eq per year, generating an estimated 1,668 GWh (Gigawatt-hour) of renewable electricity, and have generated -to date- more than 8.2 million pesos due to the reduction in electricity billing at these sites.

Additionally, 5 island-type photovoltaic systems with lithium technology battery storage have been implemented in sites that do not have electricity from the CFE network.

The installation of PV systems in government buildings is not only an effective way to reduce our carbon footprint and promote the transition to renewable energy sources; it is also a concrete step towards a more sustainable future for Guanajuato; therefore, the State Government reaffirms its commitment to continue investing in clean energy.