Wind energy in Brazil, with 33 GW of installed capacity, will play a key role in the decarbonization of the economy and the production of green hydrogen, according to ABEEólica.Wind energy, which went unnoticed 15 years ago and is now the second largest source of electricity in Brazil, will be “decisive” in the country’s energy … Continue reading Wind power will be decisive in Brazil’s energy transition, according to ABEEólica
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Abeeólica: Brazil will enter 2023 with regulated offshore wind energy
A total of 169 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind farm projects are already under review.The president of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica), Elbia Gannoum, assesses that in November Brazil will already have the regulation of Decree 10,946, published in January of this year and which deals with the transfer of physical spaces and the … Continue reading Abeeólica: Brazil will enter 2023 with regulated offshore wind energy
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COP-26: Abeeólica highlights that wind energy will receive large investments
The private sector took over COP-26 in the absence of some governments, not just the Brazilian. For the president of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica), Elbia Gannoum, who has participated since the first day of the conference, this brings an optimistic reading of the event that discusses the course of the decarbonization of the … Continue reading COP-26: Abeeólica highlights that wind energy will receive large investments
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Wind energy reaches 18 GW of installed capacity in Brazil
The February 2021 data from ABEEólica show that the country already has more than 8,300 wind turbines in 695 wind farms.Wind energy has just reached the 18 GW mark of installed capacity, 10.3% of the national electricity matrix. According to data presented by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association, there are 695 wind farms and more … Continue reading Wind energy reaches 18 GW of installed capacity in Brazil
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How wind energy is progressing in Brazil
Wind power is already the second largest source in the Brazilian energy matrix. According to the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica), the installed capacity in the country reached 16 GW in the first half of 2020. There are 637 wind farms and 7,738 wind turbines. In 2019, the wind power industry invested R $ 13.6 … Continue reading How wind energy is progressing in Brazil
Continue readingInvestments in wind energy in Brazil continue to grow
After 10 years of the first wind energy auction in Brazil, investments in wind turbines are getting stronger. US $ 3.45 billion (R $ 13.6 billion) was invested in new wind power projects in the sector, only in 2019, which represents 53% of the investments made in renewable energy in Brazil, with the installation of … Continue reading Investments in wind energy in Brazil continue to grow
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil is expected to have 24.2 GW by 2024
With 16 GW of wind power installed in the country, wind energy is expected to reach 24.2 GW in 2024, considering auctions already held and contracts signed for wind farm plants on the free market. Infovento 2019, a newsletter produced by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association and published on Monday, June 15, World Wind Day, … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil is expected to have 24.2 GW by 2024
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Brazil consolidates as the country with the highest wind energy capacity in Latin America
Brazil consolidated its position as the country in Latin America with the most installed wind energy capacity in 2017, and as the eighth country in the world with the most capacity to produce wind energy, according to the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica). The data, disclosed by Abeeólica, is based on a report from the … Continue reading Brazil consolidates as the country with the highest wind energy capacity in Latin America
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Brazil closes 2017 with 12.76 GW of wind energy capacity
Brazil’s installed wind power capacity hit 12.76 GW at the end 2017, the National Wind Energy Association (Abeeolica) said. Brazil had 508 operational wind farms at the end of the last year, according to the association’s monthly bulletin. Abeeolica estimates that 223 more wind farms will join the list in the near future, with 5.11 … Continue reading Brazil closes 2017 with 12.76 GW of wind energy capacity
Continue readingBrazil’s wind power capacity reaches 10.92 GW
Brazil’s installed wind energy capacity reached 10.92 GW at the beginning of April, the National Wind Energy Association (Abeeolica) said on Monday. The country started the fourth month of the year with 437 operational wind farms. It is estimated that 303 wind farms will become operational by 2020, in turn adding 7 GW of wind … Continue reading Brazil’s wind power capacity reaches 10.92 GW
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Wind power in Brazil: Ceara gives prelim licence to 972 MW wind farm
Semace gave a preliminary licence to a 972.4 MW wind power project. The licence proves that the execution of the scheme is environmentally feasible which in turn enables the project to take part in Brazil’s energy auctions. The Complexo Eolico Ibiapaba Sul, as it is named, will consist of 442 pieces of 2.2-MW wind turbines … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Ceara gives prelim licence to 972 MW wind farm
Continue readingThe wind energy should create 15,000 jobs in Ceara, Brazil, 2019
Ceara announced that is working to reduce by three months the waiting period for the environmental licensing of wind power projects. Wind farms in the the Brazilian state of Ceara enjoy the world’s highest capacity factor at 43.4% on average. Brazil’s average capacity factor for wind energy stands at 35.2% while globally the figure goes … Continue reading The wind energy should create 15,000 jobs in Ceara, Brazil, 2019
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil is ranked 10th globally
Brazil is ranked 10th globally in terms of installed wind capacity. During 2015, it installed 2.75 GW – a record for Brazil – bringing the total to 8.72 GW, which accounts for 6.3% of the Brazilian energy matrix. More than R$ 16 billion have been invested, 41,000 jobs created, more than 5 million homes were … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil is ranked 10th globally
Continue readingBrazil’s wind energy potential at 500 GW
German wind energy measurement group DEWI estimates that Brazil’s wind power potential amounts to 500 GW, considering the latest technological developments. Jens Molly, DEWI’s founder, presented the data at the Brazil Windpower 2015 event last week. In 2001, the potential was determined at 143 GW, considering towers up to 50 metres. The fresh calculations of the … Continue reading Brazil’s wind energy potential at 500 GW
Continue readingNew Ontario wind farm plants (615 MW) will create jobs and local benefits
615 MW in wind powerdevelopments announced today will create hundreds of jobs. Canada currently has 4,155 MW of installed wind energy capacity.
Continue readingConcentrated solar energy to Dominate in India in the Future
Most countries including India are banking on solar power, which can generate electricity by PV or indirectly by Concentrated Solar Power CSP.
Continue readingLa potencia eólica de Navarra triplica a la de Brasil
La experiencia eólica de Navarra, con 959 MW, es un modelo, y no sólo para Brasil (sólo 338 MW). Si muchos países y regiones imitan a Navarra, el mundo será más sostenible.
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