The Arinos photovoltaic park

During the construction phase, over 3,500 jobs were created, of which more than 1,000 (including 335 women) were filled by local residents. Employment and inclusion were also promoted through the Enel Compartilha Oportunidade (Share the Opportunity) program, which offered eight professional courses to 192 high school graduates.  In line with our commitment to supporting the development of the regions in which we operate, we have developed various sustainability initiatives in the areas surrounding the Arinos Solar Park, and these are based on ongoing dialogue with local communities. Overall, nearly 48,000 residents in the park's area of influence have benefited from 24 projects and 154 initiatives. Some initiatives in particular stand out, such as the donation of a photovoltaic system to the APAE (Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais, the Association for People with Disabilities) in Arinos, which has reduced energy costs by half and supported the expansion of the day center. An open-air market has also been set up so that local products can serve various locations in the region, thereby helping to promote and preserve the identity of the communities involved. A Seed Bank has also been created to promote agroforestry fruit production and the ecological restoration of the Cerrado. Last but not least, the "Sport and Neurodiversity" program promotes social inclusion through sports and art workshops.