Brazil is already the world’s seventh ranked country globally for wind power projects – and it is making even more strides to increase its installations.
Acciona Energía has signed an agreement with
In Brazil, wind power is already the second-largest source of electricity, accounting for 10% of production. By 2024, experts forecast that Brazil will have at least 30 GW of projects. In June, Brazil exceeded 19 GW of installed wind energy capacity, with 726 wind farms and more than 8,500 wind turbines, according to the
In 2020, the wind sector invested
Acciona’s agreement is for the Sento Se I and II wind projects, totalling 850 MW, in the
The Sento Se I and II wind farms are currently in the process of obtaining all the necessary permits and authorisations prior to their execution. Once these are obtained, ACCIONA Energía can proceed to approve the investment and begin construction next year. The development of both wind farms would involve an investment of €800mn.
The purchase marks the Spanish company’s entry into the Brazilian market for renewable generation. The company is exploring other wind and photovoltaic (PV) opportunities in the country.
Meanwhile, the Italian company
The project is located in the same region as its sister project, the 172-MW Morro do Chapéu Sul, which has been in operation since 2018.
“This is Enel's fourth renewable project to come into operation in the country in 2021,” said Enel Green Power’s country head,
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