Aker Horizons, through its portfolio company Aker Clean Hydrogen, and Statkraft have signed collaboration agreements to jointly explore opportunities for green hydrogen and ammonia production in India and Brazil, targeting local steel and fertilizer industries. The collaboration brings together Aker Clean Hydrogen, a global integrated hydrogen, ammonia and methanol producer building on Aker’s 180 years … Continue reading Aker Horizons and Statkraft Partnering to Explore Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Opportunities in India and Brazil
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Enel Green Power inaugurates wind farm in Pernambuco
Enel Green Power Brasil, Enel’s renewable energy subsidiary in the country, began the commercial operation of the Fontes dos Ventos II wind farm, located in Tacaratu (PE). The project has 99 MW of installed capacity and required investments of R$ 430 million. The wind farm is located in the same region where Enel Green Power … Continue reading Enel Green Power inaugurates wind farm in Pernambuco
Continue readingBraskem signs a contract with EDF Renewables for the purchase of wind energy
The agreement will allow the feasibility of a wind farm in Bahia and a petrochemical company to obtain clean energy for 20 years, Braskem signed an agreement for the purchase of wind energy with EDF Renewables do Brasil. The agreement will be an agreement to enable the construction of a new wind farm in the … Continue reading Braskem signs a contract with EDF Renewables for the purchase of wind energy
Continue readingBrazil becomes the sixth largest producer of wind energy
A report published by the World Wind Energy Council showed that Brazil climbed positions in the world ranking of wind energy production. According to the study, Brazil reached the sixth position among the largest producers.Brazil also hopes to develop offshore wind power in the coming years, with great potential. The largest manufacturers of wind turbines … Continue reading Brazil becomes the sixth largest producer of wind energy
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Vestas strengthens manufacturing footprint by partnering with LM Wind Power for V150-4.2 MW blade production in Brazil
In the continuous journey to develop the wind energy supply chain and produce main components close to key markets, Vestas has further strengthened the flexibility of its global manufacturing footprint with a supply agreement with LM Wind Power, a leading manufacturer of wind blades. The multi-year agreement includes production of V150-4.2 MW turbine blades for … Continue reading Vestas strengthens manufacturing footprint by partnering with LM Wind Power for V150-4.2 MW blade production in Brazil
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GE Renewable Energy awarded contract by SPIC Brasil for São Simão Hydroelectric Power Plant modernization
Located in the states of Minas Gerais and Goiás in Brazil, São Simão hydroelectric plant has 1,710 MW of installed capacity, enough to supply 6 million homes Scope of the project includes six generating units and auxiliary systems of the hydroelectric plant. Execution of the project will require components and services from other companies, generating … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy awarded contract by SPIC Brasil for São Simão Hydroelectric Power Plant modernization
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Shell requests license to install six offshore wind farms in Brazil
Shell announced this Friday that it has requested the environmental license from the Brazilian authorities to set up six offshore wind farms in Brazil with an installed capacity to generate up to 17 gigawatts (GW), higher than that of the Itaipú hydroelectric plant (14 GW). The intention is for the projects to be built in … Continue reading Shell requests license to install six offshore wind farms in Brazil
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Shell to build offshore wind farms off the coast of Brazil
Shell is seeking environmental permits to develop its first offshore wind farm along the coast of Brazil as the company pushes to speed its transition away from fossil fuels.Shell proposes to build six projects with a combined capacity of 17 gigawatts, which would rival the output of 15 nuclear reactors. It applied for permits earlier … Continue reading Shell to build offshore wind farms off the coast of Brazil
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Vestas wins an order for 194 MW of wind power in Brazil
Vestas has received an order for a project in Brazil that includes the supply of 43 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 5-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. Deliveries and commissioning are planned for 2024. The names of the clients and projects are not disclosed at the request of the … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 194 MW of wind power in Brazil
Continue readingOffshore wind energy has great potential in Brazil
The federal decree published in January with laws for offshore wind projects encouraged the sector and Brazil shows potential for world leadership.Brazil’s nascent offshore wind market is far from complete and the country has more potential to be a world leader in the segment. A publication of Decree 10,946/2022, of January 25, with guidelines for … Continue reading Offshore wind energy has great potential in Brazil
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Brazil’s BNDES will invest $117 million for wind farms construction
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
Continue readingBrazil 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
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