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WEG to build new BESS manufacturing facility in Brazil · Endata

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Apr 30, 2026NEW FACILITYBrazil, Brazil

WEG to build new BESS manufacturing facility in Brazil

WEG announced a new manufacturing facility for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Brazil. Construction is scheduled to begin shortly, with completion planned for the second half of 2027. The facility will create approximately 90 direct jobs and expand WEG's BESS production capacity to up to 2 GWh per year.

Value

$56.0M (280.0M BRL)

Jobs

90

Starts operating

Q3 2027

Status

Announced

Capacity

2 GWh per year

Productsbattery energy storage systems (BESS)

CompaniesWEG

Sectors#Electrical Equipment #Power Generation Equipment

“With this step, WEG expands its portfolio of high value-added solutions, developed and manufactured in Brazil, and contributes to strengthening energy security and the resilience of our grid.”engineering-update.co.uk

2 sources
engineering-update.co.ukWEG announces new BESS manufacturing facility - Engineering UpdateUpdate Media GroupApr 30, 2026
i40today.comWEG Announces New BESS Manufacturing FacilityJoanne NelsonMay 1, 2026

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