In Brazil, Scatec partnered with global NGO love.futbol to reclaim community spaces as platforms for sustainable social change.
The challenge
The community of Bom Sucesso is located only a few hundred meters away from our 162 MW Apodi solar plant. While direct project impacts were limited, a needs assessment revealed that Bom Sucesso would strongly benefit from an upgraded community space, particularly for children and youth.
How we worked together
Working closely with the local residents, we designed and developed a physical space for the community. We held meetings with cultural, environmental, sports and women’s groups, as well as businesses, local institutions, and the municipality. Working closely with the residents, we designed and developed public spaces for the community, including the central square, the multi-sports court, beach soccer field and community garden. To ensure sustainability, community groups were set up to organise maintenance.
Key results
500
People reached per year
60
Thousand $ invested in the community
2,300
Hours donated by the community
14
Weeks of construction
In this project the word construction goes far beyond placing bricks, stones, sand, or painting. It means the construction of a stronger community, increasingly aware that working together is essential for its sustainable development.
– Adriano Lima, Program Coordinator and CLO at Scatec
Apodi Solar, Brazil, 162 MW
The Apodi project is located in the municipality of Quixere in the north-eastern state of Ceara. The project was established as a 50/50 joint venture with Equinor. Construction started in late 2017 and the solar plant reached commercial operation in November 2018.