Apollo Floating Solar Plants Redefine Efficiency and Profitability in Brazil’s Solar Sector

With advanced technology and above-average energy performance, the Apollo system stands out for combining high efficiency, low maintenance, and accelerated financial returns for investors in floating solar energy.

Apollo Floating Solar Plants Redefine Efficiency and Profitability in Brazil’s Solar Sector

Floating solar power plants are gaining prominence in the global energy transition, and the Apollo system has emerged as one of the most innovative solutions in this field. Designed to maximize solar capture and reduce operational costs, the project integrates a series of innovations that boost energy output while ensuring long-term reliability.

One of the key differentiators of the system lies in its structural design, which uses white polyethylene floaters that create near-total coverage over the water surface. This feature increases albedo the light reflection index enhancing the performance of bifacial solar modules.

With the application of heterojunction (HJT) technology, bifacial energy gains of up to 31% have been recorded during the summer, allowing 700 Wp modules to reach peaks of 917 Wp per panel. In regions with high solar radiation, such as Brazil’s Central-West and Northeast, performance can be even greater, with 730 Wp panels easily surpassing 1 kWp per unit.

According to Apollo’s technical team, this represents an average 15–17% increase in energy generation (kWh) compared to conventional floating plants or ground-mounted installations of equal capacity.

Operational Efficiency and Low Maintenance Costs

Another major advantage of the system is its integrated electrical architecture. All power components inverters, power centers, and electrical connections are built into the floating structure, minimizing energy losses and ensuring safe operation with lower operating temperatures and high reliability over a 30-year lifespan.

In addition, corrective and preventive maintenance costs are considerably lower than those of other floating systems, resulting in a highly competitive OPEX. This operational efficiency enables a faster and more predictable financial return, making the model especially attractive to investors and operators in the solar industry.

Fast Assembly and Long Lifespan

The Apollo project was designed for quick assembly and commissioning, reducing installation time and accelerating the start of energy generation — and therefore, financial return. With an estimated 30-year lifetime, the system delivers structural stability and consistent performance without the need for major interventions over time.

Clean Energy, Smart Performance

Combining advanced engineering, functional design, and proven energy gains, the Apollo floating solar power system represents a new chapter in Brazil’s solar generation landscape. The concept brings together environmental efficiency and financial profitability, demonstrating that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand in the country’s energy transition.

Apollo Floating Solar Plants Redefine Efficiency and Profitability in Brazil’s Solar Sector

Apollo Floating Solar Plants Redefine Efficiency and Profitability in Brazil’s Solar Sector