The Chinese firm has been operating in the South American country for almost 30 years.

On Friday, the Brazilian government invited Chinese tech company Huawei to participate in the auction for battery energy storage systems (BESS), scheduled for April, with ten-year contracts.

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Brazilian Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira noted that the presence of Chinese tech-experienced multinationals is strategic for increasing competitiveness, stimulating innovation, and ensuring efficient solutions for Brazil’s electrical grid.

He stated that Brazil-China cooperation has generated significant results and can contribute to the advancement of energy storage, as well as promote academic and scientific exchange programs to train specialized professionals.

Huawei has been operating in Brazil for almost 30 years, with factories in Jundiai, Sao Paulo, Manaus, and Amazonas, consolidating its industrial and technological presence in the South American country.

Silveira also discussed BESS systems met with representatives of Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), a world leader in batteries for electric vehicles, and Sany, a manufacturer of construction machinery.

China has been Brazil’s main trading partner since 2009, strengthening economic and technological ties that are reflected in energy and education projects with significant strategic impact.

On Sept. 11, the Brazilian Education Ministry, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and Huawei launched Open Schools pilot projects in Bahia and Para.

The program included connectivity infrastructure, solar systems, teacher training in educational technology, digital devices, and digital curricula, with support from state education secretariats.

Two teacher training centers were also established in northern and northeastern Brazil, led by the Laboratory of Creativity and Innovation for Basic Education (LabCrie).

The project, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4, creates resilient education systems and expands equitable access to digital education. Rafael Herdy, Technology Coordinator for the Para State Department of Education, noted that the initiative catalyzes digital transformation.

The program will benefit 1,000 teachers and students from public schools in Jequie, Bahia, and Breves, Para, strengthening digital inclusion and technological training in underserved regions.

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Source: EFE – PR Newswire

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