With 304 wind farms in operation, Rio Grande do Norte has reached the 10 GW mark of wind power generation capacity, enough to supply approximately 5 million homes, or almost 20 million people. The data comes from the state government and the Center for Natural Resources and Energy Strategies (Cerne). The state has just over … Continue reading Rio Grande do Norte reaches 10 GW of wind power generation capacity
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The 531 MW Mendubim photovoltaic plant inaugurated in Brazil
The Mendubim Solar Complex, the largest photovoltaic project in Rio Grande do Norte, was inaugurated in the municipality of Assu. With investments of R$ 2.1 billion, the project has 531 MW of installed power. The complex consists of 13 floors and occupies an area of 1,200 hectares, the equivalent of 1,200 football fields. Construction began … Continue reading The 531 MW Mendubim photovoltaic plant inaugurated in Brazil
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Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects
News Back 15/09/2023 The company will carry out studies for energy production on the coast of Rio Grande do Norte, including an assessment of technical, environmental, social and regulatory aspects Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects #Neoenergia #offshore wind Aerial view of the coast of Rio … Continue reading Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects
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Vestas wins 1.3 GW wind order with Casa dos Ventos in Brazil
Vestas has signed an agreement with Casa dos Ventos for two projects in Brazil: the Serra do Tigre wind farm in the state of Rio Grande do Norte and Babilônia Centro in the state of Bahia. The projects have a total capacity of 1.3 GW once fully installed, making it the largest onshore wind turbine … Continue reading Vestas wins 1.3 GW wind order with Casa dos Ventos in Brazil
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EDP Renewables inaugurates in Brazil its largest wind energy complex
The complex with 14 wind farms has a total installed capacity of 580 MW and could produce enough energy to supply more than 1.5 million people per year. EDP Renewables, a subsidiary of the EDP Group and the fourth largest generator of wind and solar energy in the world, has just inaugurated in Brazil the … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates in Brazil its largest wind energy complex
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Onshore wind potential doubled to 93 GW in Rio Grande do Norte
The onshore wind potential of Rio Grande do Norte has a relationship estimated 20 years ago, reaching a hair less 93 GW at 200 meters high – or equivalent to 15 times or that is currently in operation in its territory. Given that it was revealed with the latest version of the state’s Wind and … Continue reading Onshore wind potential doubled to 93 GW in Rio Grande do Norte
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Nordex receives order to supply 94 MW to wind power in Brazil
Nordex has received an order for N163/5.X wind turbines from Brazil. The manufacturer will supply 16 wind turbines for the 94.4 MW “EOL TODA ENERGIA 2” wind farm for TODA Investimentos do Brasil. The wind farm will be built in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, near the city of Pedro Avelino. Installation is … Continue reading Nordex receives order to supply 94 MW to wind power in Brazil
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EDP Renewables and Vestas launch ‘Keep it Local’ in Rio Grande do Norte
In partnership with Vestas and taught by SENAI, the ‘Keep it Local’ program will be geared towards providing students with courses on wind energy. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest producer of renewable energy, and Vestas, a leading firm in the manufacture, sale, installation and maintenance of onshore and offshore turbines all over … Continue reading EDP Renewables and Vestas launch ‘Keep it Local’ in Rio Grande do Norte
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Vestas secures 104 MW order with Polimix Energia in Brazil
Polimix Energia Ltda has signed an agreement with Vestas for the supply and installation of 23 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines for the Mundo Novo wind farm located in São Miguel do Gostoso in the municipality of Rio Grande do Norte in the northeast of Brazil. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 20-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas secures 104 MW order with Polimix Energia in Brazil
Continue readingBrazil registers 21.65 GW of wind power
Each GW with wind turbines is capable of supplying a city of 500,000 homes. This means that Brazil produces enough wind energy to supply the equivalent of more than 10.8 million homes. On this World Wind Day, celebrated on June 15, 2022, Brazil registers 21.65 gigawatts (GW) of supervised power in wind energy, that is, … Continue reading Brazil registers 21.65 GW of wind power
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EDPR launches ‘Keep it Local’ program to boost employment in rural areas in Rio Grande do Norte
Developed in collaboration with SENAI, will see 25 scholarships awarded to subsidize qualification courses in photovoltaic systems given by SENAI Rio Grande do Norte. With a strong presence in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, EDP Renováveis (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest producer of renewable energy is launching ‘Keep it Local’ in Brazil, … Continue reading EDPR launches ‘Keep it Local’ program to boost employment in rural areas in Rio Grande do Norte
Continue readingCasa dos Ventos obtains R $ 217 million from BNDES for wind energy in Rio Grande do Norte
Wind power project developer Casa dos Ventos obtained financing of R $ 216.7 million from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) for the construction of a wind farm in Rio Grande do Norte.The Santa Martina 9 wind power plant, which is part of the Rio do Vento complex, will have a capacity of … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos obtains R $ 217 million from BNDES for wind energy in Rio Grande do Norte
Continue readingBP closes PPA of wind energy with Casa dos Ventos in Brazil
British oil company BP signed a 15-year contract to purchase wind power from Brazilian renewable project developer Casa dos Ventos. The agreement, which provides for the supply of wind energy with wind turbines from 2023, was signed with BP’s local energy marketing unit and provides for the delivery of production from the Rei do Vento … Continue reading BP closes PPA of wind energy with Casa dos Ventos in Brazil
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Offshore wind energy project in Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil
The proposal aims to implement an offshore wind farm in Rio Grande do Norte, with an area of ??300 km², 52 wind turbines with 12 MW of installed power, in addition to two electrical substations The construction wind power project of an offshore wind farm in Rio Grande do Norte is getting closer and closer … Continue reading Offshore wind energy project in Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil
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Brazil, Nordex 8 wind turbines for 27.7 MW wind farm of Voltalia
Nordex has again received an order for AW132/3465 wind turbines from Brazil. For its new customer TODA Energia do Brasil, the manufacturer will supply eight wind turbines for a 27.7 MW wind farm. The wind power project is located in the French developer Voltalia’s 2.4 GW Serra Branca wind and solar cluster in north-eastern Brazil. … Continue reading Brazil, Nordex 8 wind turbines for 27.7 MW wind farm of Voltalia
Continue readingNordex to manufacture 26 wind turbines in Brazil for new wind energy project
Nordex received an order from its new client, COPEL – Companhia Paranaense de Energia, for the supply and construction of 26 AW132 / 3465 wind turbines in Brazil. The order also includes the maintenance of the machines, with a 20-year contract. The 90 MW “Jandaíra Copel” wind farm will be built in the state of … Continue reading Nordex to manufacture 26 wind turbines in Brazil for new wind energy project
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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
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
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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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Voltalia 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
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