Bahia will receive the first Brazilian factory for battery energy storage systems from Chinese Windey Energy. The unit will be installed in the Camaçari Industrial Complex, in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, with an estimated investment of R$100 million over the next five years.
The laying of the foundation stone is scheduled for this Tuesday (9). In the initial phase, the company should invest around R$30 million in the first year.
The new plant will be dedicated to the production of BESS systems (Battery Energy Storage Systems), an essential technology for integrating intermittent renewable sources, such as wind and solar, into the electrical grid in a more stable way.
Operations are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. When fully operational, the factory will have the capacity to produce up to 1.5 GWh per year, meeting the Brazilian market’s growing demand for storage solutions.
Bahia consolidates attractiveness for energy transition giants
The project reinforces the state’s role as a renewable energy hub in the country. Bahia leads national wind generation and has made strong progress in solar, with more than 21 GW of installed capacity in renewables and hundreds of projects in operation.
The Camaçari Industrial Complex, traditionally strong in petrochemicals, has been transforming into a hub for electric mobility and clean energy. Recently, the location has attracted investments such as that from BYD in electric vehicles and the German Siemex Solutions in solar panels, totaling billions in foreign contributions.
Job creation and impact on the production chain
In addition to industrial investment, the project must generate direct and indirect jobs and strengthen the local clean energy chain. The arrival of Windey Energy, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of renewable equipment, expands the presence of international companies in the state and contributes to the modernization of the Brazilian electricity sector.
In the national context, battery storage gains relevance with the expansion of renewables, helping to balance supply and demand and reducing dependence on thermoelectric plants in periods of low generation.
