The first wind turbine of the 151.2-MW Folha Larga wind complex has started generating power in Bahia state of Brazil.
The BRL750 million (US$143.9 million) project is currently developed by Casa dos Ventos Energias Renovaveis in the Campo Formoso municipality. It consists of 36 units of the V150-4.2 MW wind turbines.
The facility has a 23-year power purchase agreement with Vale SA.