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Wind Power Surpasses 19 GW, Becoming The Second Largest Source Of Brazil’s Energy Matrix. Currently, There Are 726 Plants Operating In Brazil, Generating Clean And Renewable Energy.
The energy giant Neoenergia recorded during the high wind period, which runs from July to October, an even greater increase than expected in wind generation from its parks located in the Northeast. The company accounted for 748 GWh in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.48% compared to the same period in 2020, driven by winds beyond expectations for the year. Additionally, the period was marked by the early start of commercial operation of the first 53 turbines of the Chafariz Complex (PB), adding 184 MW of installed capacity to the company, which reached 700 MW.
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During the high winds, daily speeds can reach peaks of 12 to 15 m/s or even more. There are also moments when most turbines reach their maximum generation capacity, and the parks can register, in one day, exceedingly high capacity factors, above 90%. In these months, the average wind speeds are much higher compared to the rest of the year, considerably raising the average capacity factor during this period to above 50% or even 60%.
Currently, There Are 726 Wind Farms Operating In Brazil
The installed capacity of wind power exceeds 19 GW, making it the second largest source of Brazil’s energy matrix. Currently, there are 726 plants operating in Brazil, generating clean and renewable energy, providing a reduction in CO2 emissions of around 22,900,000 Tons/year.
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With the completion of Chafariz, scheduled for the end of 2021, 471 MW will be added, totaling an increase of 987 MW from wind energy. Furthermore, the company will complete the project for the Oitis wind complex (PI/BA), which will be Neoenergia’s largest wind farm and among the largest wind complexes in Brazil. The project will add 566.5 MW to the company’s installed capacity.
Neoenergia has 4 GW of installed capacity in generation, with 88% of renewable energy, and is implementing an additional 1 GW with the construction of new wind farms. In transmission, there are 1,400 km of lines in operation and 5,300 km under construction.
Since January 2021, Neoenergia has been part of the portfolio of the Corporate Sustainability Index of B3 – Brazil, Stock Exchange, and Over-the-Counter – which includes companies with the best practices in corporate governance and sustainability.
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