French utility company Engie is evaluating the deployment of energy storage systems or a Bitcoin mining data center at its 895 MWp Assu Sol solar plant in northeastern Brazil. This move aims to mitigate the impact of curtailment on project revenues. Since 2023, Brazil's solar and wind projects have faced curtailment pressures due to insufficient grid capacity, rapid growth in renewable installations, and the expansion of distributed solar power. Engie is exploring localized energy use, including mining or storage, to enhance utilization rates. However, the implementation of these solutions is expected to take several years.