Enel Green Power has completed construction of the third and final plant at the Cristal wind power complex in the town of Morro do Chapéu, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The new Cristal wind farm, which gives its name to the entire complex, is composed of 13 turbines of 2.3 MW each, with an … Continue reading Enel Green Power Completes Cristal Wind Farm in Brazil
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ACCIONA Windpower obtains approval from the BNDES for its 125-meter rotor diameter turbine
ACCIONA Windpower, an ACCIONA Group subsidiary that designs, manufactures and sells wind turbines, has obtained the FINAME accreditation from the National Bank of Economic and Social Development (BNDES) of Brazil for its new AW125/3000 model. This means that the entire range of wind turbines that the company markets in the country has this qualification, which … Continue reading ACCIONA Windpower obtains approval from the BNDES for its 125-meter rotor diameter turbine
Continue readingGDF SUEZ Commissions 115MW of New Wind Power Capacity in Brazil
GDF SUEZ, through its Brazilian subsidiary Tractebel Energia, announces that full commercial operation has been achieved at the 115 MW Trairi wind farms located in the state of Ceará in Northeast Brazil. The energy generated by the wind farms will be sold directly to commercial and industrial clients, including shopping centers, supermarkets and medium-sized enterprises. … Continue reading GDF SUEZ Commissions 115MW of New Wind Power Capacity in Brazil
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WEG wins 96 MW Brazil wind energy deal
Brazilian wind power manufacturer WEG has won a deal to supply 96.6 MW to five wind farms in Ceará State. The company has signed a contract with Energia dos Ventos 1 project and pre-agreements with dos Ventos 2, 3, 4 and 5. WEG agreed to deliver 46 permanent magnet direct drive 2.1MW wind turbines. The … Continue reading WEG wins 96 MW Brazil wind energy deal
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First Zero-Emissions All-Electric Bus Launches in Rio de Janeiro
Fetranspor and Rio Bus, the public transportation companies for the state and city of Rio, and BYD, a Chinese company with leading technologies on batteries and electric vehicles, joined together at the opening ceremonies for the launch of the BYD 100% electric bus this week. This is the first pure-electric bus to launch in Rio … Continue reading First Zero-Emissions All-Electric Bus Launches in Rio de Janeiro
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New Vestas head in Brazil
Ruben Lazo has been appointed new Country President of Vestas Brazil. Joining Vestas from a position as Chief Commercial Officer in AREVA S.A, in France, he enters into his new position on 1st April. Ruben Lazo is a German national with extensive experience across multiple businesses and functions internationally. He held various leadership positions in … Continue reading New Vestas head in Brazil
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Gamesa further consolidates its presence in Brazil with two new wind energy contracts
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has further reinforced its presence in Brazil, where it is already one of the leading turbine manufacturers, having signed two new agreements, one to supply 68 MW to CER (Companhia de Energias Renováveis) and another to supply 30 MW to Ventos dos Guarás I Energias Renováveis. The … Continue reading Gamesa further consolidates its presence in Brazil with two new wind energy contracts
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Enel Green Power has completed its first wind farm in Brazil
Enel Green Power has completed construction of Primavera, its first wind farm in Brazil, which is only the first stage of a broad renewabe energy plan in the Latin American nation. By 2022 Brazil will have an installed wind power capacity of 20.1 gigawatts, more than all the other countries in Latin American put together, … Continue reading Enel Green Power has completed its first wind farm in Brazil
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Renewable energy in Brazil
EGP CEO Francesco Starace spoke at the opening ceremony of the 15th edition of Energy Resources Management Masters organised by Safe. The event centred on renewable energy in Brazil. ‘Brazil, alongside Mexico, is the most promising market for development in Latin America. Enel Green Power is participating in the country’s energy development through serious and … Continue reading Renewable energy in Brazil
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Suzlon deploys Nexans
Nexans is helping Suzlon achieve effective and reliable connections for around 150 wind turbine generators installed in major wind farm projects across Brazil Suzlon, one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers, has turned to Nexans to support its major projects in Brazil with complete end to end cable solutions that will ensure effective, efficient … Continue reading Suzlon deploys Nexans
Continue readingBrazil Will Have More Wind Power Capacity Installed by 2022 Than All Other Latin American Nations Combined
Latin America has become one of the hottest growth markets for the wind energy industry. Wind power development in Brazil, in particular, is growing rapidly and will provide the bulk of Latin America’s wind market in the coming years. By 2016, Brazil could see yearly installations top 1.5 gigawatts (GW) as the pipeline of contracted … Continue reading Brazil Will Have More Wind Power Capacity Installed by 2022 Than All Other Latin American Nations Combined
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Enel Green Power Completes its First Wind Farm in Brazil
Enel Green Power has completed the construction of its first wind farm in Brazil, located in Morro do Chapéu (Bahia). Primavera, the new wind farm, is comprised of thirteen 2.3 MW wind turbines, for a total installed capacity of 30 MW, and is capable of generating over 145 million kWh per year. The Primavera plant … Continue reading Enel Green Power Completes its First Wind Farm in Brazil
Continue readingAcciona Windpower signs a contract to supply 93 MW of wind power for Brazil
The agreement, signed with a joint venture between Voltalia, CHESF and Encalso, covers 31 wind turbines of 3 MW each – the AW 116/3000 and AW 125/3000 models – for wind farms located in North East Brazil. In addition to the turbine supply contracts, the operation and maintenance of the wind farms has been contracted … Continue reading Acciona Windpower signs a contract to supply 93 MW of wind power for Brazil
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Alstom will supply ECO 122 wind turbines for Queiroz Galv
Alstom has signed two contracts totaling around €400 million with Queiroz Galvão, one of the main infrastructure groups in Brazil, to deliver, erect and commission ECO 122 wind turbines at two large wind farms – Caldeirão Grande I and II, both located in the state of Piauí State, Northeast of Brazil. The wind farms Caldeirão … Continue reading Alstom will supply ECO 122 wind turbines for Queiroz Galv
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No solar PV (Photovoltaic), CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) awarded in Brazil’s A-5 auction
The average price for projects awarded was USD 0.0472/kWh, below the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) or concentrating solar power (CSP) plants Brazilian national utility EPE did not select a single solar energy project among the 119 projects totaling 3.5 GW of capacity awarded in its A-5/2013 energy auction. Wind energy represented the majority of … Continue reading No solar PV (Photovoltaic), CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) awarded in Brazil’s A-5 auction
Continue readingCopel Aquires Wind Farm Portfolio
Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel, pursuant to CVM Instruction 358/2002, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Bord of Directors approved the acquisition, by R$ 160.0 million, of Galvão Energia e Participações’ Portfolio of wind farms, totaling 553 MW, which includes the 50.1% stake in São Bento Energia (94 MW) … Continue reading Copel Aquires Wind Farm Portfolio
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Gamesa to supply 128 MW wind turbines to Gestamp Wind in Brazil
The company will fit 64 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines in Rio Grande do Norte state and will maintain them for 10 years. Gamesa continues to consolidate its presence in Brazil, where it has secured contracts for over 1,000 MW. The parties have also agreed the installation of another 10 MW in Turkey. Gamesa, a global … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 128 MW wind turbines to Gestamp Wind in Brazil
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GE announces 545 MW of orders for wind turbines to power wind farms in Brazil
GE announced on Thursday the award of 545 megawatts (MW) of orders for wind turbines in Brazil’s A-3 auction, which was held on 18 November 2013. Exact financial details of these orders were not available. The company also agreed to supply 250 megawatts to the Golden West wind farm in El Paso County, Colorado, which … Continue reading GE announces 545 MW of orders for wind turbines to power wind farms in Brazil
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Wind energy in Brazil: GE Awarded 545 Megawatts to Power 26 Wind Farms
GE Secured 63 Percent of Total Capacity in Recent Brazil Wind Power Auction. GE Received 10-Year Operations and Maintenance Agreements to Service the Awarded 545 Megawatts on 26 Wind Farms. In Total, GE Received 1 Gigawatt of Wind Commitments in the 2013 Brazil Energy Auctions. GE (NYSE: GE) won 545 megawatts (MW) of orders for … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: GE Awarded 545 Megawatts to Power 26 Wind Farms
Continue readingBrazil auction hires new 868 MW wind energy capacity
Brazil’s A-3 tender has awarded 868 MW of wind-power contracts at an average cost of R$124.43 ($54.5) per megawatt-hour. Some 10.4GW of capacity registered to compete for power purchase agreements with a ceiling price of R$126 per MWh. Most schemes achieved prices in the region of R$123 while one 30MW wind site in Bah
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