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UCB

UCB
The largest brand for energy storage solutions in Brazil and
Latin America. With 50 years in the market, it combines
extensive experience in electronics manufacturing and
operational agility. UCB provides stationary batteries,
portable ones for cell phones and laptops, and those for
electric mobility. It has 2 factories in Brazil. It is a signatory
of the UN Global Compact and a leader in providing
energy storage solutions for remote communities.
www.unipower.com.br

storing excess electricity generated during equivalent to planting 12,000 trees. This This hope for efficient and sustainable energy
the day for use at night and on cloudy days. initiative benefited 32 families, more than for isolated communities can unlock decades-
The company has already supplied over 100 people. old challenges in other regions of the planet
35,000 batteries for applications in isolated as well. This is the case in Africa, where
communities. In addition to installing the systems, UCB approximately 600 million people lack access
also invests in training and capacity- to electricity.
One of these innovative projects is in the building for local communities. This not
community of Santa Helena do Inglês, only ensures that the systems are properly Clean and renewable energy is the path to the
which is 60 km away from the capital of the maintained but also empowers communities future, and the projects implemented in the
Amazonas state, Manaus. to manage their own energy resources in Amazon are proof of this necessary evolution.
the future, with a direct effect on reducing
The project was conceived by the carbon emissions, improving quality of life,
Sustainable Amazon Foundation (FAS) in sustainable development and environmental
partnership with UCB, with the installation of preservation.
an Isolated Mini-Grid System for Electricity
Generation and Distribution with a total Companies like UCB and organizations are
capacity of 259 kWh, replacing an existing playing a crucial role in transforming the
diesel system, eliminating the consumption Amazon's energy landscape, bringing hope
of diesel that emitted 143.3 kg of CO2 and clean, sustainable electricity to isolated
daily and an annual emission of 52.3 tons, communities through technology.

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