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Goldwind lands in Brazil’s wind energy and opens the first wind turbine factory outside China

Goldwind opens its first factory outside China, in Bahia, promising 500 jobs and boosting the Brazilian wind sector.As the demand for clean energy grows exponentially, a major move in the wind sector promises to be a game-changer. The Chinese company Goldwind, one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world, inaugurated this Tuesday (27) … Continue reading Goldwind lands in Brazil’s wind energy and opens the first wind turbine factory outside China

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Enel Green Power begins commercial operation of the Aroeira wind power plant, in Bahia, Brazil

Inaugurated this Friday (4/5), the wind energy complex with 81 wind turbines will be capable of generating 1,800 GWh annually.Enel Green Power Brasil, renewable generation arm of the Enel Group in the country, announced this Friday (4/5) the commercial operation of the Aroeira Wind Complex (348 MW), in Bahia. The complex covers the municipalities of … Continue reading Enel Green Power begins commercial operation of the Aroeira wind power plant, in Bahia, Brazil

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A wind energy plant with the capacity to supply one million homes came into operation in Bahia, Brazil

The Novo Horizonte Wind Power Complex (BA), the first project in Brazil of Pan American Energy (PAE), a global energy company, entered commercial operation. Energy production began in three of the ten parks that make up the project. At the end of 2023, the company received authorization from the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) to … Continue reading A wind energy plant with the capacity to supply one million homes came into operation in Bahia, Brazil

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Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil

Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe, the 519 MW Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex in Bahia, Brazil. It is among the first hybrid projects in Brazil once the planned solar farm of 163 MW is added to optimise energy production. “The successful development of the Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex … Continue reading Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil

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Goldwind will install a factory of wind turbines for wind power in Brazil

GE and Siemens Gamesa have suspended their manufacture of wind turbines in Brazil, and China’s Goldwind is rushing to fill the gap by competing with Vestas, which has a factory in Ceará.Two more important steps for Bahía to increase its role in the production of wind energy were taken this Wednesday afternoon (22). Governor Jerônimo … Continue reading Goldwind will install a factory of wind turbines for wind power in Brazil

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Engie Brasil secures $290 mln in funding for Bahia wind power project

Engie Brasil Energia SA EGIE3.SA said on Thursday it has secured 1.5 billion reais ($290 million) in funding from the country’s development bank BNDES to invest in a wind power facility in northeastern Brazil. Made up of 24 wind farms in Brazil’s northeastern Bahia state, the Serra do Assurua wind complex is scheduled to start … Continue reading Engie Brasil secures $290 mln in funding for Bahia wind power project

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Vestas signs agreement for 846 MW of wind power in Brazil

Engie signed an agreement with Vestas for the Serra de Assuruá wind farm in the state of Bahia, in the municipality of Gentio do Ouro, Brazil. The project has a capacity of 846 MW once fully installed, making it the largest wind project in Latin America. The firm order includes the initial supply, installation, operation … Continue reading Vestas signs agreement for 846 MW of wind power in Brazil

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Vestas will supply wind turbines to ENGIE for wind power in Brazil

Engie Brasil Energia SA, has signed an agreement with Vestas for the Serra de Assuruá wind farm in the state of Bahia, in the municipality of Gentio do Ouro, Brazil.The wind power project has a total nominal capacity of 846 MW once fully installed, making it the largest wind project in Latin America. The firm … Continue reading Vestas will supply wind turbines to ENGIE for wind power in Brazil

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Vestas will supply 94 wind turbines to Pan American Energy’s wind farm in Bahia.

Pan American Energias Renováveis ??closed a contract with Vestas for the supply and installation of 94 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines for the Novo Horizonte wind farm, located in the state of Bahia. According to the president of Vestas in Latin America, Eduardo Ricotta, Vestas is pleased to further expand its alliance with Pan American Energy … Continue reading Vestas will supply 94 wind turbines to Pan American Energy’s wind farm in Bahia.

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Braskem signs a contract with EDF Renewables for the purchase of wind energy

The agreement will allow the feasibility of a wind farm in Bahia and a petrochemical company to obtain clean energy for 20 years, Braskem signed an agreement for the purchase of wind energy with EDF Renewables do Brasil. The agreement will be an agreement to enable the construction of a new wind farm in the … Continue reading Braskem signs a contract with EDF Renewables for the purchase of wind energy

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Acciona enters the wind power of Brazil

The company signed an agreement with Casa dos Ventos for the purchase of two wind energy projects under development in the state of Bahia. ACCIONA Energía, the world’s largest 100% renewable electricity company, has signed an agreement with Casa dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy investor group, for the acquisition of two wind projects under … Continue reading Acciona enters the wind power of Brazil

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Statkraft invests in solar and wind power in Brazil

In the case of the wind farm in Bahia announced by Statkraft on Monday, the planned investments are 2.5 billion reais. The company will seek long-term financing to finance investments in the wind turbines while evaluating complementary financing, such as the issuance of debentures. 30% of the future production of wind farms in Bahia was … Continue reading Statkraft invests in solar and wind power in Brazil

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AES Tietê invests in wind energy in Bahia

Starting in October, work on the installation of wind turbines for the first wind power complex in the Northeast region of Bahia, located between the municipalities of Tucano, Araci and Biritinga, 268 km from Salvador, is expected to begin, which will have an installed capacity of 322 Megawatts (MW). It is estimated that all stages … Continue reading AES Tietê invests in wind energy in Bahia

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The strong wind season generates record peaks in wind energy generation in the northeast region of Brazil

The “season of strong winds” is open, as the phenomenon that occurs in northeast Brazil is known, during this period, which runs from July to October, an increase in the quality and intensity of the winds is noted due to currents marine. For this, it is common to reach record peaks of wind energy generation, … Continue reading The strong wind season generates record peaks in wind energy generation in the northeast region of Brazil

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GE announces agreement to Provide 30 Cypress wind turbines to wind energy in Brazil

Contract includes 30 Cypress units, GE’s largest onshore wind turbine to date. All equipment will be installed at Rio Energy’s Serra da Babilonia wind farm in the state of Bahia. GE will also provide long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) services for the wind turbines. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by … Continue reading GE announces agreement to Provide 30 Cypress wind turbines to wind energy in Brazil

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Brazil’s AES Tiete teams up with Anglo American to build wind farm in Bahia

AES Tiete has agreed with mining company Anglo American to build a wind farm in the northeastern state of Bahia. AES Tiete, which is controlled by U.S. company AES will start building the wind farm in 2021. It will have a capacity of 167.4 megawatts and investment is estimated at 670 million reais ($159.66 million). … Continue reading Brazil’s AES Tiete teams up with Anglo American to build wind farm in Bahia

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Wind energy In Brazil: BNDES approves loan to Engie wind farm in Bahia

Umburanas Wind Power Complex consists of 18 wind farms and the transmission line will have 50 kilometers.Total investment in the complex is R $ 1.6 billion, including associated transmission lines. The BNDES loan will cover 78.8% of the total project investment. The Umburanas Wind Complex consists of 18 wind farms. According to BNDES, the complex’s … Continue reading Wind energy In Brazil: BNDES approves loan to Engie wind farm in Bahia

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Wind energy in Brazil: Five new wind farms start operating in Pindaí

A national leader in the number of wind turbines and the commercialization of wind power projects, Bahia will consolidate its position with the start-up of five more wind farms in the municipality of Pindaí, in southwestern Bahia. Currently with 160 wind farms in operation, wind power generation in the state grew 49.9% in the first … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Five new wind farms start operating in Pindaí

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GE Renewable Energy to Offer Wind Turbines to EDF Renewables

GE Renewable Energy recently announced that it has entered into a definitive onshore wind power contract with EDF Renewables. Notably, this marks General Electric’s first contract with the Brazil-based company. Per the deal, EDF Renewables will utilize General Electric’s biggest onshore wind turbines for catering to consumers’ growing requirements of renewable and sustainable energy. As … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to Offer Wind Turbines to EDF Renewables

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GE Renewable Energy announces first Cypress onshore wind power contract in Brazil

GE’s largest onshore wind turbines will be installed at EDF Renewables’ wind farm in Bahia. Agreement includes 25 wind turbines and 20 years of operation and maintenance (O&M) services for all the equipment supplied by GE. GE Renewable Energy announced today it has signed an onshore wind energy contract with EDF Renewables in Brazil. This … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy announces first Cypress onshore wind power contract in Brazil

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