The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) of Brazil has started the commercial operation of the 30 MW Phase III of the 312 MW Coremas photovoltaic (PV) complex in Paraiba state.
The Coremas solar complex, consists of up to 280,000 solar panels, is owned by Brazilian company Rio Alto Energy. The completion of the entire solar complex is expected to be concluded by June 2021.
Once operational, the solar complex can generate enough power for the consumption of up to 300,000 homes.
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September 25, 2020
Iberdrola subsidiary acquires wind portfolio from PEC Energia
Neoenergia, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, is set to purchase a 400 MW wind portfolio in Brazil from PEC Energia. The projects that compose the portfolio are located in the Serra da Gameleira...
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September 25, 2020
BI Energia signs protocol of intentions for 624 MW offshore wind project in Rio Grande do Norte
Bi Energia has signed a protocol of intentions with the Brazilian state government for a 624 MW offshore wind project in Rio Grande do Sul. The wind farm is to be installed in an area of 300 square ki...
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September 24, 2020
Petrobras launches sale of stakes in small Brazilian HPPs
Brazilian state-controlled oil and gas company Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or commonly known as Petrobras, has launched the sale of stakes in two small hydroelectric power plant projects with a total capa...
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September 21, 2020
CADE approves sale of interest in 583 MW wind portfolio of Eletrobras
The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) of Brazil has approved the sale of equity interest in 583 MW wind portfolio in the state of Rio Grande do Sul owned by Centrais Eletric...
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September 11, 2020
Voltalia signs PPA with Brazilian utilities Copel for a new 260 MW solar plant
Voltalia has signed a longterm power sale contract with Copel, a Brazilian utility company for the new 260 MW solar photovoltaic plant located in Voltalia’s Brazilian cluster of Serra Branca in...
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