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
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Casa 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
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Wind 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
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Enel 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
Continue readingCanadian Solar wins 110 MWp of solar power projects in Brazil
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has won 3 solar photovoltaic (PV) projects totaling 110 megawatts (MWp) in Pirapora, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Canadian Solar will develop and build the solar power plants. Once connectd to … Continue reading Canadian Solar wins 110 MWp of solar power projects in Brazil
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Over 25% of Brazil’s total power capacity will come from non-hydro renewable sources by 2025
Brazil’s non-hydro renewable power sector is expected to account for more than 25% of Brazil’s total capacity by 2025, with non-hydro renewables’ cumulative installed capacity more than tripling from 17.1 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to an estimated 57.8 GW by 2025, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s report* states that this substantial growth … Continue reading Over 25% of Brazil’s total power capacity will come from non-hydro renewable sources by 2025
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Gamesa and the government of Bahía (Brazil) have signed a collaboration agreement designed to drive regional innovation in renewable energy
The parties will work together to develop projects which foster skill transfer and scientific and technological development in wind power. Among these projects, the creation of a unit of Gamesa University, which will train over 200 wind farm operators a year, stands out. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, and the government of … Continue reading Gamesa and the government of Bahía (Brazil) have signed a collaboration agreement designed to drive regional innovation in renewable energy
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Wind energy in Brazil: Gamesa wind turbines for Votorantim
Gamesa has signed its first contract with Votorantim Energia, this Brazilian group’s energy arm, for the supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of 98 G114-2.0 MW turbines at seven wind farms located in the state of Piauí, in eastern Brazil. These turbines will be equipped with Gamesa’s MaxPower technology, which increases their nominal capacity from 2.0 … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Gamesa wind turbines for Votorantim
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil: Wind power generates 30% of energy in the Northeast
In the last month, wind turbines were responsible for 30.6 percent of all of the energy produced in the region –the greatest contribution registered to date by the ONS (National Electric System Operator). Driven by a reduction in costs and the prolonged drought, the amount of wind power generated in the Northeast reached its … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Wind power generates 30% of energy in the Northeast
Continue readingTerraForm Global closes acquisition of 294 MW of operating wind power assets from Renova Energia in Brazil
TerraForm Global (Nasdaq: GLBL), a globally diversified owner and operator of clean energy projects, today announced that it closed on the acquisition from Renova Energia of two operating wind energy projects that are part of the original TerraForm Global IPO portfolio. The Salvador and Bahia wind energy projects are located in Brazil and generate 294 … Continue reading TerraForm Global closes acquisition of 294 MW of operating wind power assets from Renova Energia in Brazil
Continue readingWind power would generate 11.5% of energy in Brazil
Wind power would generate 11.5% of energy. That’s 23.9GW of installed capacity. According to the report, small hydropower, biomass and solar energy would account for 32.6GW – 15.8% of total generation. Brazil could meet 84% of its electricity needs through renewable energy sources by 2024. The country is expected to install 173 GW of green energy … Continue reading Wind power would generate 11.5% of energy in Brazil
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil: BNDES disburses US$ 280 mn for wind power
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is providing financing for wind farm projects in the states of Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte and Rio Grande do Sul, with 480 MW of capacity. Three wind power projects will receive a combined R$ 1.07 billion (US$ 279.5 million) from the Brazilian Development (BNDES, in the Portuguese … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: BNDES disburses US$ 280 mn for wind power
Continue readingBrazil’s wind energy potential at 500 GW
German wind energy measurement group DEWI estimates that Brazil’s wind power potential amounts to 500 GW, considering the latest technological developments. Jens Molly, DEWI’s founder, presented the data at the Brazil Windpower 2015 event last week. In 2001, the potential was determined at 143 GW, considering towers up to 50 metres. The fresh calculations of the … Continue reading Brazil’s wind energy potential at 500 GW
Continue readingBrazil wind energy to top 9 GW
This year alone, the wind power sector expects to install 113 new wind farms with a total capacity of 2.7 GW. Brazil’s Wind Energy Association (Abeeolica) expects the country to reach 9 GW of installed wind power capacity by the end of the year. Currently, the wind power capacity in the country is more … Continue reading Brazil wind energy to top 9 GW
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