The National Interconnected System (SIN) recorded another daily record of wind power generation with the production of 4,877 MW on Thursday (30). The value is 151 MW higher than the previous record, which occurred on June 25, 2016, with the production of 4,726 MW.Data are from the Preliminary Information Daily Operation of the National Electric System … Continue reading Brazil has a new daily record in wind energy
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Wind 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 readingWind energy in Brazil: Enel wind farm in Bahia
Damascena is the second facility to enter into service at the 118 MW Serra Azul wind power cluster located in Bahia state Enel is investing approximately 220 million US dollars in the construction of Serra Azul, partly financed by loans from International Finance Corporation, Itaú Unibanco AS and BNDES Enel, through its subsidiary Enel Green … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Enel wind farm in Bahia
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Gamesa to supply 65 G114-2.1 MW wind turbines in Brazil
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has received a new order for the supply of 65 of its G114-2.1 MW turbines at the Babilonia wind complex being developed in the town of Morro do Chapéu, in Bahia state. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will transport, install and commission the 65 turbines … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 65 G114-2.1 MW wind turbines in Brazil
Continue readingBrazil wind energy expected to grow by 2 GW
Investors have already registered interest for the first auction, which will take place on 29 April and requires energy generation to begin within five years — by 2021. The second auction, announced in March, is scheduled for 28 October, and generation must start within three years, by 2019. In April’s A-5 auction, 864 wind power … Continue reading Brazil wind energy expected to grow by 2 GW
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Wind power in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for six wind farms
Vestas will supply 86 units of V110-2.0 MW turbines for projects totalling 172 MW located in the state of Bahía in northeastern Brazil. The contracts comprise supply and installation of the wind turbines in compliance with the local content requirements set by the BNDES. Turbine delivery is planned for the second quarter of 2017, whilst … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for six wind farms
Continue readingBrazil is ranked 10th globally in terms of installed wind energy 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 supplied with electricity from wind power, and 5 million tons of … Continue reading Brazil is ranked 10th globally in terms of installed wind energy capacity
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1.2 mln Brazilian homes to be self-powered by 2024
Nearly 1.2 million homes in Brazil will have to generate their own energy from renewable energy sources by 2024. A study by the National Electric Energy Agency predicts that homes equipped with solar panels or mini wind turbines will be able to generate electricity for household consumption, and transfer any surplus to a local distribution … Continue reading 1.2 mln Brazilian homes to be self-powered by 2024
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil: Enel Green Power wind farm in Bahia
Once completed, Delfina will have an installed capacity of 180 MW and will be able to generate more than 800 GWh per year. EGP will be investing approximately 400 million US dollars in the construction of the new wind farm. Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has started building its Delfina wind farm in Brazil’s north-eastern … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Enel Green Power wind farm in Bahia
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Wind power in Brazil: Vestas inaugurates factory in Ceará
As part of its local production strategy, Vestas has inaugurated its hub and nacelle factory in Aquiraz, Brazil, at a ceremony attended by the Governor of Ceará, Camilo Santana, and key stakeholders from the Brazilian wind energy sector. The new factory is part of Vestas’ plans to meet the increasing production demands in Brazil and … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Vestas inaugurates factory in Ceará
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Wind energy in Brazil: wind farm in the northeastern state of Pernambuco
PEC Energia, one of Brazil’s foremost renewable energy developers, is nearing completion of a $435 million, 150 MW wind park in the northeastern state of Pernambuco, and, during the project development stages, relied on Vaisala’s Triton remote sensing system for crucial wind measurement data. The Triton Wind Profiler is manufactured by Vaisala, a global … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: wind farm in the northeastern state of Pernambuco
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Gestamp Wind has set into operation 7 new wind farms in Belgium, Poland and Brazil
Gestamp Wind has set into operation 7 new wind farms in Belgium, Poland and Brazil with a total investment of 170 million euros. During the past month of December, Gestamp Wind has set into operation seven new wind farms, with a combined power of 152 megawatts (MW). These wind farms are located in Belgium, Poland … Continue reading Gestamp Wind has set into operation 7 new wind farms in Belgium, Poland and Brazil
Continue readingCasa dos Ventos sells Brazilian wind power projects
Casa dos Ventos announced earlier this week the sale of two wind parks in Brazil’s northeast region to London-based investment company Cubico Sustainable Investment. The BRL 2 billion deal ($494 million), the largest-ever wind-project sales transaction in Brazil, includes 392 megawatts (MW) of onshore wind capacity in Pernambuco and Piauí states. Casa dos Ventos’ … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos sells Brazilian wind power projects
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in Brazil, consisting of 45 V110-2.0 MW turbines, with a total capacity of 90 MW. Customer: Not disclosed at the customer’s request. Project name: Not disclosed at the customer’s request. Location/Country: State of Bahia, Brazil Number of MW: 90 MW Number of turbines/turbine type 45 x V110-2.0 … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingEnel Green Power Builds 254 MW Solar Power Plant In Brazil
Ituverava, which will have a total installed capacity of 254 MW, is Enel Green Power’s largest solar power plant currently under construction. The facility is located in the state of Bahia and will be able to generate more than 550 GWh per year. Enel Green Power will be investing approximately 400 million US dollars in … Continue reading Enel Green Power Builds 254 MW Solar Power Plant In Brazil
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Wind power in Brazil: Gamesa’s G114-2.0 MW turbine obtains BNDES local-content certification
BNDES (the acronym in Portuguese for the National Bank for Economic and Social Development) has certified that Gamesa’s G114-2.0 MW turbine, and its 2.1 MW version, comply with the FINAME code, which stipulates a series of local manufacturing requirements for OEMs operating in Brazil, thereby qualifying it for access to the development bank’s lines of … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Gamesa’s G114-2.0 MW turbine obtains BNDES local-content certification
Continue readingVestas obtains BNDES local content accreditation in Brazil
The state-owned Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) has certified that Vestas complies with the FINAME II code, the set of local manufacturing requirements established by the bank for foreign manufacturers operating in Brazil. Compliance with these rules is a prerequisite set by the BNDES to have access to the bank’s special credit … Continue reading Vestas obtains BNDES local content accreditation in Brazil
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles wins 117 MW of wind energy projects in Brazil
EDF Energies Nouvelles has announced winning a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) under an auction organized by the Brazilian government for 117 MW of wind power capacity to be installed via its local subsidiary, EDF EN do Brasil. The 117 MW of projects will be set up in the state of Bahia, where EDF … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles wins 117 MW of wind energy projects in Brazil
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GE’s Wind Turbines Obtained BNDES Accreditation for Brazilian Wind Energy Market
Following the requirements put in place by the Brazilian Economical and Social Development Bank (BNDES) for wind turbine components to be locally manufactured, GE has announced the completion of the nationalization of its 3.15MW Double Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) which integrates with onshore wind turbines of 3 MW power range. The achievement marks GE as … Continue reading GE’s Wind Turbines Obtained BNDES Accreditation for Brazilian Wind Energy Market
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Acciona Windpower is awarded a new 66 MW wind energy contract in Brazil
ACCIONA Windpower, the ACCIONA Group dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of wind turbines, will supply 66 megawatts (MW) for a wind farm in north-east Brazil. The contract includes the transport, installation and start-up of the wind turbines (3 MW each) and the maintenance service for the turbines over five years. The AW125/3000 turbines, … Continue reading Acciona Windpower is awarded a new 66 MW wind energy contract in Brazil
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