WEG lifts investment to R$ 330 million for new BESS factory in Brazil

• WEG raised the estimated investment in its new battery energy storage systems factory in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, to BRL 330 million.
• The plant is planned to deliver 4 GWh of annual capacity, with operations expected to start in the second half of 2027.
• The updated project adds more automation, targeting industrial efficiency gains to support a further increase in output.
• The expansion aligns with expected growth in Brazil’s storage market ahead of the first national energy storage capacity reserve auction in December 2026.

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