Norwegian state-owned energy company Statkraft AS is set to break ground for the construction of a 519 MW wind complex in Brazil by January 2021.
The company will invest up to BRL.5 billion (US$444.6 million) for the development of the project. The project will consist of 14 wind farms, 91 total wind turbines with 5.7-MW each capacity provided by Nordex.
The wind complex is expected to commence its commercial operation by 2023.
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October 01, 2020
Brazil starts operation of Coremas Phase 3 project
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 ...
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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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