DNV supports Ascenty's renewable power agreement in Brazil with independent technical due diligence

Latin America’s largest renewable energy self-generation contract for data centres secures a reliable, long-term power supply for Ascenty, meeting rising electricity demand driven by digital and AI growth

DNV was engaged as technical advisor by Ascenty, Latin America’s leading data centre provider, to perform an integrated technical due diligence on a portfolio of wind and solar projects. This assessment supported Ascenty’s strategic move into a renewable energy partnership valued at over USD 500 million with Brazilian developer Casa dos Ventos, which includes a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and an equity stake in the projects.

As demand for data centre capacity accelerates in Brazil, operators like Ascenty are securing reliable, long-term renewable power to meet their sustainability goals and ensure operational resilience. The agreement underscores the critical intersection of digital infrastructure growth and the energy transition.
 
Data centre operators are becoming far more focused on electricity supply as demand rises. DNV’s 2025 Energy Transition Outlook projects that AI could drive global data centre electricity demand to around 9% of global consumption by 2060, up from about 1.3% today. This trend is evident in Brazil, where grid requests are poised to exceed 20 GW within a decade, according to the country’s Energy Research Office (EPE).
 
Against this backdrop, securing resilient, long-term renewable power is increasingly a business priority. This partnership enables Ascenty to meet future electricity needs with predictable clean energy while helping accelerate renewable development in Brazil.

This agreement reinforces our growth strategy based on predictable, long-term renewable energy. DNV’s independent technical assessment was essential in enabling us to move forward with confidence in structuring this partnership,” said Marcela Martins, Director of Energy Management at Ascenty.
 
DNV provided a unified technical review, delivering a consistent analysis of development risks and technical readiness across both technologies. The scope covered essential areas for PPA structuring, including technology suitability, grid interconnection plans, and environmental and permitting status.
 

Brice Le Gallo, DNV
Brice Le Gallo, Vice-president and regional director for SEMELA, Energy Systems at DNV

"Independent technical due diligence is fundamental for de-risking long-term renewable procurement," said Brice Le Gallo, Vice-president and regional director for SEMELA, Energy Systems at DNV. "Our assessment provided Ascenty with clarity on the technical assumptions and project readiness, enabling them to proceed with confidence in this innovative partnership structure."
 
“Conducting a technical review across both wind and solar assets is essential to support well grounded decisions for data centres and other offtakers,” added Tchiarles Coutinho, Market Area Manager for Latin America, Energy Systems at DNV. “Our assessment clearly outlined the project’s upside potential and technical risks, enabling Ascenty to move forward with this strategic renewable energy partnership backed by transparent and reliable insights.”
 
By supporting this transaction, DNV demonstrates how integrated technical advisory can enable complex, multi-technology renewable deals. This project illustrates a growing trend where corporate energy buyers are moving beyond standard PPAs to more strategic partnerships that combine energy supply with direct investment, accelerating the deployment of new renewable generation to meet tomorrow’s electricity demand.

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