A new scenario is emerging at the top of the mountain, in the municipality of Umburanas. Those who arrive at the site can already see how the first wind turbines of the Campo Largo wind farm are taking shape. The first segment of the tower, equipment to support the wind turbine, was erected on January … Continue reading Engie assembles wind turbines at Campo Largo Wind Power Plant
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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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Ceará has the greatest potential in Brazil for offshore wind energy
Of the seven existing offshore wind energy projects in Brazil with wind turbines, four are installed in the state of ceará, which has favorable conditions to attract investment. An unexplored treasure in Brazil. This is how experts currently value offshore wind energy, obtained through the force of the wind at sea. With gigantic power generation … Continue reading Ceará has the greatest potential in Brazil for offshore wind energy
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Bahia ranks second in wind energy in Brazil
Bahia currently has 170 wind farms in operation and more than 1,300 wind turbines installed throughout the state. Bahía is vice-leader in wind power generation in Brazil, a result that helped the Northeast region break a new production record in August. According to information from the National Electric System Operator (ONS), the wind energy produced … Continue reading Bahia ranks second in wind energy in Brazil
Continue readingNew offshore wind energy project in Ceará with 100 wind turbines and 1.2 GW
Located in Camocim, the complex is BI Energia’s second offshore wind power project and the fourth of its kind in the state. With 100 wind turbines and an installed capacity of 1.2 GW, the wind farm received authorization from Ibama to prepare an environmental impact study. The BI Participações e Investimentos group began the licensing … Continue reading New offshore wind energy project in Ceará with 100 wind turbines and 1.2 GW
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Porto de Pecém and Aeris Energy export wind power blades amid the pandemic
The production and export of wind blades are among the specialties of the Port of Pecém and of the market leader Aeris Energy. The wind blades were produced jointly by the two companies, especially with Aeris Energy, in the Porto do Pecém industrial park, in Ceará (Brazil) to be stored in an exclusive area in … Continue reading Porto de Pecém and Aeris Energy export wind power blades amid the pandemic
Continue readingRio Grande do Norte leads in installed wind energy capacity in Brazil
Information from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association shows that Rio Grande do Norte concentrates 27% of the country’s production, with a total generation of 4 gigawatts of installed capacity. Rio Grande do Norte has 4 gigawatts of installed wind power capacity, according to information from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica). The value represents 27% … Continue reading Rio Grande do Norte leads in installed wind energy capacity in Brazil
Continue readingAES Tietê signs the acquisition of 178 MW of wind power from J. Malucelli in Brazil
AES Tietê acquired for R $ 650 million from J. Malucelli Energia the total participation in the Brasventos Eolo wind farms (formerly King of the Winds 1), King of the Winds 3 and Miassaba 3, which make up the Ventus Wind Complex.The units have an installed capacity of 187 megawatts (MW), with 100% contracted operation … Continue reading AES Tietê signs the acquisition of 178 MW of wind power from J. Malucelli in Brazil
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Enerfín has 700 MW in wind energy projects in Brazil
Pioneer in wind power generation in Brazil, with the implementation of the first wind farms in Osório, in Rio Grande do Sul, since 2006, Enerfín, from the Spanish group Elecnor, is confident in the expansion of wind power and currently has more than 700 MW in wind projects at different stages of development.On Friday, the … Continue reading Enerfín has 700 MW in wind energy projects in Brazil
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Northeast generates 85% of Brazil’s wind energy
Northeast is a reference in the production of wind energy in Brazil. In the last year, approximately 89% of the energy consumed in the region came from wind turbines, with an average daily generation of 8,650 MW.These are the most recent data for a historical record of the power supply served by wind power. According … Continue reading Northeast generates 85% of Brazil’s wind energy
Continue readingVoltalia starts wind farm in Brazil
The wind farm will use wind turbines manufactured by Nordex, with 3.46 megavatios each, which will be combined into one supplier in Brazil. The French electric company Voltalia will inform the start of wind power generation work in Brazil and the start of an operation for the sale of wind energy certificates in any country, … Continue reading Voltalia starts wind farm in Brazil
Continue readingWind power expected to reach 24 GW in 2024 in Brazil
Brazil will reach 24 GW of installed wind energy capacity in 2024, predicts the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy (ABEEólica). Currently, this energy source has 16 GW of installed capacity, with 637 wind farms and more than 7,700 wind turbines. This makes it the second source with the largest participation in the electrical matrix, with … Continue reading Wind power expected to reach 24 GW in 2024 in Brazil
Continue readingBrazil firm Omega buys wind energy assets from Eletrobras
Brazilian renewable energy company Omega Geracao SA agreed to buy wind power assets from Eletrobras do Brasil for 1.5 billion reais ($ 290.98 million). Omega will buy Eletrobras’ 78% stake in the Santo Vitoria do Palmar wind farm, and its 99.9% stake is in play with wind power assets Hermenegildo 1, 2, 3 and Chui.
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Wind energy in Brazil can be multiplied by ten by 2050
The National Energy Plan 2050 estimates that wind farms can reach between 110 GW and 195 GW of operating capacity in the coming decades. Wind power is the second source of the Brazilian electric matrix, only behind hydroelectric power, according to the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). The installed capacity is 16 GW, according to … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil can be multiplied by ten by 2050
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Wind energy in Brazil, Vestas will produce wind turbines for Casa dos Ventos
Vestas will produce, at its factory located in Aquiraz (Ceará), its main onshore wind turbine, the V150-4.2 MW, which was selected for the 151 MW Folha Larga wind farm project, located in Bahia, for a total of 252 MW in signed contracts in Brazil. The order includes 36 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and was made … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Vestas will produce wind turbines for Casa dos Ventos
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Bahia leads the production of wind power in Brazil
The state has six more wind farms that went live in the first half of 2020, and therefore promises to further boost the local economy. The wind farms are located in the municipalities of Pindaí, in the southwestern region and Campo Formoso, in the northern region. According to the Bahia Infrastructure Secretariat, the State leads … Continue reading Bahia leads the production of wind power in Brazil
Continue readingCargill begins producing only with wind energy in the north and northeast regions of Brazil
100% of the energy for the Company’s port plants and terminals in Bahía and Pará will be renewable, coming from the Omega Energia wind farm Cargill is investing in wind energy to supply the plants in Ilhéus and Barreiras, in Bahía, and in the port terminals of Miritituba and Santarém, in Pará. The 10-year power … Continue reading Cargill begins producing only with wind energy in the north and northeast regions of Brazil
Continue readingEDF authorized to commission a wind power plant in Bahia
EDF Energias Renováveis ??do Brasil received the approval of the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) to begin commissioning the Ventos de São Januário 14 wind farm, for a total of 21 MW of installed capacity with wind turbines.The wind farm is located in the municipality of Campo Formoso, in Bahia. The commercial operation will begin … Continue reading EDF authorized to commission a wind power plant in Bahia
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Nordex employees distribute staple foods and protection kits in Brazil
The Nordex Group is aware of its social responsibility for the population in the vicinity of wind farms, and an example of this is Brazil. In view of the Covid-19 pandemic which continues to have a negative impact on the income and livelihoods of many families in the region, employees at the concrete towers plant … Continue reading Nordex employees distribute staple foods and protection kits 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
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