R$ 30 Million Invested in First-of-its-Kind Zero-Emission Mobility Project
Neoenergia has broken ground on one of Brazil’s first green hydrogen (H2V) refueling plants, located in Taguatinga, near Brasília. Backed by over R$ 30 Million in investment and support from ANEEL’s Research, Development and Innovation Program (P&DI), the project is on track for commissioning in October 2025.
The facility will supply hydrogen to both light and heavy-duty vehicles and will be fully powered by an on-site photovoltaic solar plant. Taguatinga was selected due to its visibility, proximity to the nation’s capital, and suitability for showcasing new energy infrastructure. The project aligns with Brazil’s broader sustainability push, especially in preparation for COP 30.
Dual-Pressure Hydrogen Distribution to Serve a Broader Vehicle Fleet
Unlike typical H2V sites, the Taguatinga plant will offer hydrogen at two different pressure levels, allowing it to service a wider range of transport modes—from passenger cars to buses and trucks. This positions the site as a flexible backbone for the emerging hydrogen mobility ecosystem in Brazil.
Neoenergia’s CEO Eduardo Capelastegui highlighted Brazil’s strategic edge: “With plentiful, low-cost renewable energy, Brazil is naturally positioned to lead the shift to clean energy.” The site will also function as a development and learning center for hydrogen applications in industrial and transport sectors that can’t easily switch to electrification, such as steel, fertilizers, and chemicals.
Drawing from Iberdrola’s Experience, Adapting for Local Innovation
The initiative builds on the operational model already deployed by Iberdrola, Neoenergia’s parent company, in Spain. Since 2022, Iberdrola has run green hydrogen refueling stations in cities like Barcelona, supplying public transport fleets. The Brazilian version goes a step further with its two-pressure system and strategic public-private collaboration under ANEEL oversight.
As one of the first functional green hydrogen projects in Brazil aimed at mobility, the Taguatinga plant reinforces Neoenergia’s role in the country’s clean energy shift and adds momentum to Latin America’s hydrogen economy.