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Transformative initiative for offshore wind farms receives R$60 million investment
Petrobras announced an investment of R$60 million in offshore wind measurement, an essential step towards the development of offshore wind energy in Brazil. The project foresees the use of Bravo buoys – Remote Offshore Wind Assessment Buoys – which were specially designed to accurately map wind potential in maritime regions.
This initiative not only reflects Petrobras' commitment to the energy transition, but also marks a significant advance in the exploration of renewable energy sources, demonstrating the country's potential to lead the clean energy sector in Latin America.
Bravo Buoys: cutting-edge technology for mapping potential offshore winds
The five new Bravo buoys, designed to monitor wind speed and direction, will be launched between December of this year and the end of 2025. These devices represent the latest in climate monitoring technology, developed in partnership with Petrobras' Research, Development and Innovation Center (Cenpes), the Senai Institute for Innovation in Renewable Energy (ISI-ER) and the Senai Institute for Innovation in Embedded Systems (ISI-SE).
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Among the project's distinguishing features is the use of Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, which allows advanced mapping using laser beams. This national optical monitoring technology generates precise and comprehensive data on wind speed and direction, which is essential for the development of offshore wind turbines.
Features of Bravo buoys and their benefits for offshore wind mapping
Bravo buoys have features that increase their potential for the exploration of renewable energy in Brazilian waters. The buoys' features include:
- Lidar Technology: Using laser beams, Bravo buoys can perform extremely precise wind measurements, essential for assessing the viability of offshore wind installations.
- Meteorological and Oceanographic Sensors: The buoys also capture variables such as atmospheric pressure, air temperature, humidity, wave height and intensity of sea currents.
- National Technology: With an estimated cost of R$11,3 million per unit, these buoys were developed locally, highlighting Brazil's technological capacity in the renewable energy sector.
This complete system for monitoring maritime and atmospheric conditions will allow Petrobras engineers to make decisions based on concrete data, resulting in greater safety and predictability in the implementation of future offshore wind energy installations.
Strategic partnerships and innovation development in the renewable energy sector
The Bravo project is the result of intense collaborative work between Petrobras and institutes specializing in energy innovation. The Senai Institute for Innovation in Renewable Energy and the Senai Institute for Innovation in Embedded Systems play fundamental roles in this development, resulting in cutting-edge national technology and the strengthening of an innovation chain for Brazil's energy transition.
The partnership with institutions such as Senai not only favors the creation of technological solutions in the energy sector, but also contributes to strengthening Brazil as a hub for research and development in clean energy. According to Maurício Tolmasquim, director of Energy Transition and Sustainability at Petrobras, the success of this project will position the country as a leader in offshore wind mapping in Latin America.
Why is investment in offshore wind energy essential for Brazil?
With one of the largest coastlines in the world, Brazil has vast potential for generating energy through renewable sources, especially offshore wind energy. With the investment in Bravo buoys, Petrobras aims to comprehensively map the country's wind potential, providing essential data for future installations of wind farms in the ocean.
Offshore wind energy is particularly advantageous because it is more consistent and intense than onshore energy, and it also allows for the installation of larger and more powerful turbines. This translates into greater energy efficiency, promoting sustainable and diversified electricity production.
Progress in sustainability and commitment to the energy transition
Petrobras is actively positioning itself in the energy transition scenario with investments that reinforce its commitment to sustainability and innovation in renewable energy. The use of national technology in the Bravo buoy project reflects a long-term strategy aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and increasing the country's competitiveness in the clean energy sector.
Furthermore, Brazil aligns itself with global targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable economic growth and aligned with low-impact environmental practices.
Future of offshore wind energy in Brazil: new partnerships and projections
To expand studies and the potential of offshore wind energy, Petrobras also signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of the state of Rio de Janeiro in June. The agreement aims to investigate the feasibility of a pilot wind energy project on the coast of Rio de Janeiro, seeking to identify the main challenges and opportunities for future installations.
This protocol aims to deepen the understanding of local characteristics, from climatic and oceanographic conditions to the infrastructure required for turbine operation. With this focus, Petrobras is seeking ways to ensure a structured energy transition, identifying potential bottlenecks and resolving technical challenges before the large-scale installation of offshore wind farms.
Petrobras’ investment in Bravo buoys for measuring winds on the high seas is a strategic advance for the future of offshore wind energy in Brazil. The use of national technology, developed in partnership with renowned research institutions, puts the country in an advantageous position for the transition to renewable energy sources.
This initiative reinforces Brazil’s leadership in the renewable energy sector, promoting not only technological innovation but also sustainable and environmentally responsible development. The partnership between the public and private sectors has been crucial to the development of these initiatives, which promise to transform the Brazilian energy sector.
