Copel has put into operation the last three generating units of the Cutia Wind Complex, located in the municipalities of São Bento do Norte and Pedra Grande, on the coast of Rio Grande do Norte. The venture is 100% operational and has seven wind farms that together have 86 wind turbines with a total power of 180.6 MW.
The company also recently completed the works of the Bento Miguel Wind Complex, installed in the same region, consisting of six wind farms with 63 wind turbines and a total power of 132.3 MW.
Together, the two complexes have 312.9 MW of installed capacity in 149 wind turbines, which produce enough energy to serve about 800,000 people. Copel's investment in this set of works was BRL2.1 billion (US$523.9 million).
Since 2015, Copel has been expanding its presence in the wind energy segment with a project in Rio Grande do Norte, a state that has the largest wind potential exploited in the country. In addition to Cutia and Bento Miguel, the company operates the Brisa Potiguar (183.6 MW) and São Bento (94 MW) Complexes and has a 49% stake in the São Miguel do Gostoso I (108 MW) project.
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October 25, 2019
BNDES approves financing to 360 MW Umburanas wind complex in Bahia
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved financing of BRL1.26 billion (US$312.4 million) to Engie's 360 MW phase of Umburanas Wind Complex. The 360 Mw phase of the Umburanas Wind Power Com...
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October 24, 2019
Voltalia wins 48 MW of renewable energy projects in Brazilian tender
Voltalia wins new long-term power purchase agreements in Brazil during the public auctions organized by the national regulator for a 32 MW (solar) and a 16 MW (hydro) capacity. The Solar Serra...
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October 22, 2019
Enel to complete takeover of Eletropaulo through the remaining shares
Enel Brasil, a unit of Enel Group, is set to complete the takeover of the Brazilian distribution company Enel SP, formerly known as Eletropaulo, through the acquisition of the remaining stakes it...
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October 22, 2019
Copel wins auction for the construction of 90.1 MW Jandaira Wind Complex in Rio Grande do Norte
Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL), in consortium with its subsidiary Cutia Empreendimentos Eólicos, has participated in the A-6 new energy generation auction in Brazil, having sold 14.4 a...
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October 18, 2019
Canadian solar awarded 393.7 MWp solar projects in Brazil
Canadian Solar Inc has been awarded three solar photovoltaic (PV) projects totaling 393.7 MWp in two recent Private Corporate Auctions held in Brazil in the third quarter of 2019. Canadian...
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