Brazilian state development bank BNDES said on Wednesday it will finance up to $117 million (655 million reais) for the construction of seven wind farms in the northern state of Bahia. Located in the Ventos de São Vítor Wind Complex in the semi-arid area of the state, BNDES said the investment is part of its … Continue reading Brazil’s BNDES will invest $117 million for wind farms construction
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Brazil reached, at the end of 2021, 33.2 GW of wind power and solar
At the end of 2021, Brazil reached 33.2 GW of power, adding wind energy and solar sources (centralized and distributed). This number represents approximately 17% of the composition of the total installed capacity by source in Matrix Eléctrica. The growth of these sources has been occurring very rapidly and indicates the path that private investment … Continue reading Brazil reached, at the end of 2021, 33.2 GW of wind power and solar
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Licensed offshore wind energy plants in Brazil total 80 GW of power
Wind energy generation projects in Brazilian waters already add up to 80 gigawatts (GW) of power, according to data from January 27 from Ibama. The growth is significant compared to last year: in July, projects totaled 42 GW. The value is almost four times the current installed capacity of onshore projects in Brazil, which in … Continue reading Licensed offshore wind energy plants in Brazil total 80 GW of power
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Iberdrola commissions its largest power line of almost 730 kilometres in Brazil
The line runs through four states between the north and northeast: Maranhão, Piauí, Tocantins and Bahia This line will allow the exchange between the Brazilian regions and facilitate the flow of energy from the Belo Monte (AP) hydroelectric power plant, the largest power plant in Brazil with an installed capacity of 11 GW Iberdrola has … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions its largest power line of almost 730 kilometres in Brazil
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Brazil publishes initial guidelines for offshore wind power generation
The President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro, issued a Decree that provides for the transfer of the use of physical spaces and the use of natural resources in internal waters of the Union’s domain, in the territorial sea, in the exclusive economic zone and on the continent. platform, for the generation of electricity from an … Continue reading Brazil publishes initial guidelines for offshore wind power generation
Continue readingBrazil reaches 21 GW of installed wind power in 2021
Brazil reached the mark of 21 gigawatts (GW) of installed power from wind energy. There are more than 9,000 wind turbines in operation at 777 wind farms in 12 Brazilian states. According to the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica), there are more than 532 MW that are already in trial operation and should enter commercial … Continue reading Brazil reaches 21 GW of installed wind power in 2021
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Neoenergia starts assembly of wind turbines of its largest wind farm in Brazil
With 12 wind farms located in the Northeast region, the project will have an installed capacity of 567 MW, 96% for the free market.?Installation of the first wind turbines of the Oitis Neoenergia Wind Farm,the company’s largest in Brazil, are still at an accelerated pace.Neoenergia continues to advance in the installation of the Oitis Neoenergia … Continue reading Neoenergia starts assembly of wind turbines of its largest wind farm in Brazil
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Statkraft to start construction of 80 MW wind power project in Brazil
Statkraft is ready to start construction of its Morro do Cruzeiro wind farm in northeastern Brazil, after closing a wind turbine supply contract with German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex.Morro do Cruzeiro is a greenfield wind project, developed by Statkraft in Brazil. The project entails two wind farms, 14 wind turbines and a total installed capacity … Continue reading Statkraft to start construction of 80 MW wind power project in Brazil
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Nordex Group receives orders from South America for 245 MW
Statkraft places order with Nordex Group for 80 MW in Brazil. Another developer places order for 165 MW in Chile. In December 2021, the Nordex Group received orders from South America for 245 MW. The Norwegian company Statkraft – Europe’s largest producer of renewable energies – placed an order for the supply and installation of … Continue reading Nordex Group receives orders from South America for 245 MW
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Brazil connects 5 GW of wind energy and solar power in 2021
Brazil has approved 4,993.78 MW of wind power and solar energy, announced the electricity sector regulator, Aneel. Brazil added 7,562.08 MW of capacity in 2021, an increase of 57.8% compared to the target of 4,790.4 MW set last January. Wind farms accounted for 3,694.32 MW or 48.85%. Solar plants were responsible for 17.18% with 1,299.46 … Continue reading Brazil connects 5 GW of wind energy and solar power in 2021
Continue readingVestas wins multi-brand service agreement for 430 MW of wind power in Brazil
Leveraging its industry-leading service capabilities, Vestas has secured a multi-brand service agreement in Brazil for the maintenance of Renova Energia’s 430 MW Alto Sertão III wind complex, comprised of 24 wind farms in Bahia. Vestas will deliver a long-term service contract (AOM 2000) for the operation and maintenance of 155 Alstom ECO 100, 110 and … Continue reading Vestas wins multi-brand service agreement for 430 MW of wind power in Brazil
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Iberdrola awarded high-voltage substation in Brazil, with over €100 million investment
Iberdrola, through its subsidiary Neoenergia, continues to accelerate its commitment to Brazil. In a competitive transmission auction held at São Paulo stock exchange, the Spanish company was awarded the construction and commissioning of a 500 kV substation to be located in Ibiraci, in the state of Minas Gerais, with an investment of over € 100 … Continue reading Iberdrola awarded high-voltage substation in Brazil, with over €100 million investment
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Vestas wins an order for 99 MW of wind turbines in Brazil
Vestas received an order for a wind farm in Brazil that includes the supply of 22 V150-4.5 MW turbines, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service contract. Deliveries are scheduled for 2023 and commissioning for 2024. Client and project are not disclosed.Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner in sustainable … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 99 MW of wind turbines in Brazil
Continue readingEngie Brasil gets $265 mln in BNDES financing for wind farm
Engie Brasil has signed 1.47 billion reais ($265.5 million) in financing with Brazil’s national development bank BNDES for its Santo Agostinho wind farm, the power company said in a statement on Wednesday. Engie said in January it contracted with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA to supply turbines for the first stage of the wind farm … Continue reading Engie Brasil gets $265 mln in BNDES financing for wind farm
Continue readingVestas wins order for 99 MW of wind power in Brazil
Vestas has received an order for a wind farm in Brazil that includes the supply of 22 V150-4.5 MW turbines, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service contract. Deliveries are scheduled for 2023 and commissioning for 2024. Client and project are not disclosed.Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner in … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 99 MW of wind power in Brazil
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Brazil breaks wind power expansion record in one year
The expansion of installed electricity capacity from wind energy in Brazil reached 3,051.29 megawatts (MW) in 2021, considering data from November. This is the largest increase in this source since 2014, when the National Electric Power Agency – ANEEL released 2,786 MW for commercial operation in the country. Currently, wind power plants constitute 20.1 gigawatts … Continue reading Brazil breaks wind power expansion record in one year
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Brazil is making strides in wind power
Brazil is already the world’s seventh ranked country globally for wind power projects – and it is making even more strides to increase its installations. Acciona Energía has signed an agreement with Casa dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy investor group, for the acquisition of two wind projects that are currently being developed in the … Continue reading Brazil is making strides in wind power
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Nordex receives order in Brazil from AES Brasil for 370 MW of wind power
– 65 N163/5.X wind turbines of the Delta4000 series intended for the “Cajuína 2” wind farm Hamburg, 30 November 2021. AES Brasil has once again commissioned the Nordex Group to supply and install N163/5.X wind turbines in Brazil. Following the 314 MW order for the “Cajuína” wind farm in June 2021, AES has now ordered … Continue reading Nordex receives order in Brazil from AES Brasil for 370 MW of wind power
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Wind power generation exceeds 20 GW of installed capacity in Brazil
The National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) released 45.9 megawatts (MW) of wind turbines in wind farms for commercial operation – and, with this law, Brazil exceeds the 20 gigawatt (GW) mark of installed capacity in wind generation. This energy is enough to satisfy the demand of more than 20 million inhabitants. For comparison, the 20 … Continue reading Wind power generation exceeds 20 GW of installed capacity in Brazil
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Enel Green Power will install 122 MW of wind energy in Bahia
The National Electric Energy Agency awarded Enel Green Power and authorized the start of commercial operation of the company’s 121.8 MW wind farm in Morro do Chapéu (BA). The decision applies to 29 wind turbines at plants 17, 21 and 26 of Ventos de Santa Esperança. Aneel also gave a positive opinion to Casa dos … Continue reading Enel Green Power will install 122 MW of wind energy in Bahia
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