Tigo Energy to Supply Optimizers for Brazil’s Largest Floating Solar Project

Tigo Energy Inc., a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, announced it will supply its advanced optimizers for a 54-MW floating solar project in Brazil, located on the Lajeado Hydropower Plant reservoir in Tocantins state. This will be the largest floating solar installation in the country, marking a significant milestone in Brazil’s renewable energy growth.

The order for 97,200 Tigo optimizers, including the Tigo TS4-X-O MLPE line, was placed by solar development company Apollo Flutuantes, the project’s client. This floating solar project will consist of 18 interconnected solar islands and is expected to be completed by December 2025.

In addition to providing clean energy, the Lajeado floating solar plant will integrate Tigo’s rapid shutdown and optimization technology, enhancing both the safety and performance of the system. The optimizer technology enables operators to isolate specific sections of the system, addressing issues with minimal disruption.

Jose Alves Teixeira Filho, CEO of Apollo Flutuantes, emphasized the impact of the project, stating, “The rapid shutdown capability through Tigo’s optimizers allows us to safely manage individual segments of the solar plant without a complete system shutdown. This project sets an important benchmark for future large-scale solar initiatives across Brazil as our nation’s solar capabilities and ambitions continue to expand.”

The Lajeado floating solar project is expected to be a model for similar installations in Brazil and reinforces the country’s commitment to advancing renewable energy infrastructure.