Public investment of R$ 50 boosts solar energy in União dos Palmares and strengthens services for the elderly with a focus on sustainability
Published 24/12/2025 às 15:08
The Santo Antônio Senior Citizens’ Home in União dos Palmares receives R$ 50 to expand its solar energy system. The funding aims to reduce costs and improve care for the elderly.
Expanding the use of solar energy The investment in public and social facilities continues to advance in Alagoas. In União dos Palmares, the Santo Antônio Senior Citizens’ Home The company received a financial contribution of R$ 50 to expand its photovoltaic system. The funds were officially released by the State Government, through the State Secretariat for Assistance and Social Development (SEADES), and are primarily aimed at reducing electricity expenses.
The initiative aims, above all, to ensure greater financial stability for the institution, which provides ongoing care to vulnerable elderly people. By reducing fixed electricity costs, the organization will be able to redirect resources to structural improvements and the daily care of those it shelters.
Partnership formalizes investment in clean energy and efficient management.
The transfer was formalized through a partnership agreement signed by the Secretary of SEADES, Kátia Born, and the president of the Santo Antônio Senior Citizens’ Home, José Belarmino de Menezes. The document establishes that the funds will be used exclusively for the expansion of the system of photovoltaic solar energy, reinforcing the commitment to sustainable practices and the sound management of public resources.
The institution is located on Travessa Tancredo Neves, in the center of União dos Palmares, and is considered a benchmark in elderly care in the municipality. With the expansion of the solar panels, the expectation is for a significant reduction in the electricity bill, especially during periods of higher consumption.
Savings on electricity bills will be converted into direct benefits for the elderly.
According to the work plan presented, the savings generated by the expanded use of solar energy The funds will be entirely allocated to the maintenance of the Senior Citizens’ Home. This includes improvements in food, infrastructure, equipment acquisition, and support for care and assistance activities.
Furthermore, the project contributes to the institution’s financial predictability. With lower and more stable energy costs, management will be able to plan medium-term investments, ensuring higher quality care for the elderly residents.
Parliamentary amendment enables expansion of photovoltaic system.
The R$ 50 allocated to the project originates from a mandatory parliamentary amendment authored by state representative Remi Calheiros. This type of funding allows specific demands from municipalities and social institutions to be met directly, strengthening local public policies.
The use of the amendment for the expansion of solar energy This reinforces a growing trend of directing investments towards sustainable solutions that combine savings of public resources with environmental benefits.
Project execution and monitoring timeline
The contract signed between the Senior Citizens’ Home and SEADES is valid for 180 days. Within this period, the institution must complete the expansion of the photovoltaic system and present the results obtained, in accordance with the accountability rules established by the State.
When betting on solar energyThe Santo Antônio Senior Citizens’ Home is aligning itself with a more efficient and sustainable management model, while simultaneously strengthening its social mission in União dos Palmares.