Chemical producer Dow signed an agreement for solar power produced in Brazil.

Under the agreement, Atlas Renewable Energy will supply Dow’s facility in Bahia, Brazil, with clean energy produced in the Casablanca Solar Energy Complex, avoiding about 37,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

Made up of multiple plants located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, the Casablanca Solar Energy Complex has an installed capacity of 358 MW.  

Atlas and Dow began their partnership in 2020 with a 15-year PPA for solar energy supply from Atlas’ Jacaranda solar photovoltaic complex in Bahia, Brazil, which has an installed capacity of 187 MW. This agreement’s success was a key factor in the new PPA, as the two companies were already confident in their shared commitment to sustainable energy solutions. 

“Long-term power purchase agreements are part of Dow’s decarbonization strategy,” shared Vinícius Sambuc, Dow’s Commercial Energy Manager in Brazil, in a statement. “By transforming the way we produce and consume energy, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They also provide energy diversification in Brazil and price predictability during the agreement period.”

Energy accounts for 50% of GHG emissions from Dow’s manufacturing sites globally, which is why adding renewable sources will help the company meet its sustainability goals. The company has committed to reducing its annual net carbon emissions by 5 million metric tons, or about 15%, by 2030 and achieving zero net carbon emissions by 2050. Dow’s nine Brazilian operations have been powered by 100% renewable energy since early 2025.