The State of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Internacional Energias Renovaveis Ltda (IER) for the development of a 2.7 GW offshore wind farm project.
The wind farm will be linked with a green hydrogen production facility. IER plans to invest up to BRL18 billion (US$3.3 billion) to develop the Ventos Potiguar Offshore Wind Complex. The project will have 207 turbines installed in an area that is about 8 km off the coast of Pedra Grande and Sao Bento do Norte.
The environment impact assessment process of the project is set to be launched soon.
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October 18, 2021
Rio Alto secures approval for 600 MW solar PV project in Paraiba
Rio Alto Energias Renovaveis SA has received approval from Aneel for the construction of the 600 MW solar complex in Paraiba state. The project is composed of 12 photovoltaic parks, with an individua...
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