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Eletrobras, Shell mull co-investment in Brazil offshore wind power

Brazilian power company Eletrobras said on Thursday it has signed a cooperation agreement with Shell as they exchange information for a potential co-investment in offshore wind power in Brazil. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, as the company is formally known, said the move was part of its diversification strategy in renewable energy.

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Eletrobras Approves Sale Of US$766m In Wind, Power Assets

Brazilian state-backed utility Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras (Eletrobras) has reportedly approved the sale of equity interests in 970 MW of wind projects and 1,000 km of transmission lines. The divestment comes as the country’s economic woes continue to put pressure on state-run firms to sell assets. Specifically, the company’s board of directors has given the go-ahead … Continue reading Eletrobras Approves Sale Of US$766m In Wind, Power Assets

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Eletrobras starts Artilleros wind farm in Uruguay

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras, Brazil’s largest utility, started operations at its 65.1-megawatt wind farm in Uruguay.   The Artilleros wind farm started in December with three wind turbines, the state-run company. The other 27 wind turbines will start operations next month. Artilleros is the utility’s first wind power project to generate energy outside Brazil. The wind … Continue reading Eletrobras starts Artilleros wind farm in Uruguay

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Gamesa wind power signs two new wind energy contracts for the supply of 214 MW of its wind turbines in Brazil

The company remains as one of the leading wind turbine OEM in Brazil, where it has signed firm orders for the supply of close to 2,000 MW. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to consolidate its presence in Brazil, one of the regions with the greatest wind potential, having signed two new … Continue reading Gamesa wind power signs two new wind energy contracts for the supply of 214 MW of its wind turbines in Brazil

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