Brazil industries turn to retrofitting to offset high interest rates

With Brazil's Selic interest rate at 13.75% per year, industries are increasingly looking toward retrofitting existing buildings as a cost-effective alternative to constructing new plants. This shift comes as companies finalize investment planning for 2027 amidst expensive credit conditions.

Industrial retrofitting focuses on modernizing structures without demolition, often through energy efficiency measures. Key strategies include replacing traditional roofing with zenithal lighting systems, implementing natural ventilation, and integrating automated artificial lighting that adjusts based on available natural light. These upgrades aim to reduce operational costs and improve energy management through real-time monitoring of consumption by sector and shift.