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Brazil advances in the energy transition with the participation of Sindienergia-RS in an international technical mission.
O Sindienergia-RS is representing the sector of renewable energy do Rio Grande do Sul on an international technical mission focused on offshore wind energy. The event, promoted by Basque Trade and Investment and Flanders Investment & Trade, brings together experts and companies in the sector to exchange experiences and present sustainable port infrastructure models. This initiative takes place between the days 10 and 14 March 2024 and seeks to foster strategic partnerships for projects in Brazil, as reported by Sindienergia-RS.
Mission Highlights
The mission takes place in Bilbao, in the Basque CountryInter 10 and 12 March 2024, and continues to Ostend, in Flanders, March 12-14, 2024. The goal is to know sustainable port infrastructure models e best practices in offshore wind energy, such as those applied in the ports of Spain and Belgium. The organization of the event is under the responsibility of Basque Trade and Investment and Flanders Investment & Trade, as disclosed by Government of the Basque Country.
Brazil seeks references for a Green Port
One of the main purposes of the mission is contribute to the development do Porto Verde Pilot Project, expected to be implemented in the Port of Rio Grande by 2026, in partnership with Portos RS. The project aims to encourage the use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, develop a logistics hub for Mercosur, train specialized labor e attract international investment. According to Portos RS, this initiative seeks to align the Brazilian port sector to international best practices.
Opening with Iberdrola and visit to the Punta Solana Dock Wind Farm
The mission began on the day March 10th, 2024, with reception at Iberdrola headquarters, a company that, in Brazil, operates under the Neoenergia brand. The delegation presented the initiatives of the Rio Grande do Sul to representatives of companies and the Spanish government. On March 11, 2024, participants visited the Punta Solana Dock Wind Farm, at Port of Bilbao. In operation since 2005, the park has 5 wind turbines with total capacity of 10 MW e nominal power of 2 MW per unit. According to Bilbao Port Authority, the initiative consolidated the port as reference in renewable energy in the Cantabrian Sea.
Expanding sustainability in European ports
Besides the Punta Solana Dock, Port of Bilbao adopts measures for the energy transition e sustainability process. From 2021, Port Authority vehicle fleet was converted to electric, and in 2022, Energy Transition Plan has been implemented. The port is currently developing tidal energy projects, floating solar energy e green hydrogen production from bioLNG. These initiatives reinforce the need for the Brazil follows global developments in sustainable port infrastructure.
Offshore wind energy and the future of Brazil
A international mission contributes to the Brazil's search for innovation in the renewable energy sector, especially in offshore wind energy. The participation of Sindienergia-RS strengthens the Rio Grande do Sul's commitment to sustainability and opens up opportunities for strategic investments. According to National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), Brazil has a offshore wind power generation potential exceeding 700 GW, reinforcing the sector's growth prospects. In this way, Brazil has the opportunity to expand its participation in the global energy transition.
Economic and environmental impact
Os benefits of offshore wind energy include the reduction of carbon emissions, diversification of the energy matrix, generation of skilled jobs, attraction of foreign investment and integration with port infrastructure. According to Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), investments in Latin America in offshore wind energy could exceed $ 100 billion by 2040. This transition not only favors the environment, but also drives Brazil's sustainable development.
The technical mission of Sindienergia-RS, therefore, represents a strategic and fundamental step towards the advancement of offshore wind energy in Brazil. Thus, when considering successful international references, it is clear that the Porto Verde Project, in turn, stands out as one of the main advances towards a more sustainable and innovative economy. Furthermore, the adoption of new technologies in this context, consequently, strengthens Brazil's competitiveness in the renewable energy sector. Therefore, to keep up with more news about renewable energy and innovations in the offshore sector, be sure to follow our updates!
