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A watershed moment for the wind sector in Brazil, the congress points to a promising future in sustainable energy generation.
Impressive numbers:
Around 6.500 participants, more than 160 speakers and almost 50 hours of discussions. Held at the São Paulo Expo, the 14th Brazil Windpower (BWP) not only highlighted the growing strength of wind energy in Brazil, but also outlined the strategies to consolidate Brazil as a world leader in renewable energy.
Considered the most relevant wind energy congress in Latin America, the BWP brought together important figures: senior executives, legislators, representatives of sector organizations, entrepreneurs and wind technology manufacturers, both local and international. The final message? Brazil is prepared and eager for investments to establish itself as a global reference in wind energy.
Brazil’s growing protagonism:
According to Elbia Gannoum, president of ABEEolic, “Brazil began its wind energy journey proactively and demonstrated its potential to attract capital. The main global companies have Brazil in their investment sights.” In numbers, the country installed more than 4 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy last year, ranking third globally, behind only China and the USA.
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The potential of offshore wind farms:
The study “Roadmap Offshore Wind Power 2035” pointed to a potential of 700 GW for offshore wind power in Brazil, the equivalent of fifty plants the size of the Itaipu hydroelectric plant. However, to realize this potential, participants in the BWP emphasized the need to approve bill 576/2021, which aims to regulate the sector. With approval, Brazil can solidify its position in the global wind industry.
Hermano Pinto Junior, from Informa Markets, highlights: “The BWP revealed Brazil's immense potential in the energy transition. A robust regulatory framework will be the catalyst to catapult the sector.”
Innovation and Sustainability in focus:
The 2023 theme of Brazil Windpower it was the fair energy transition and Brazil’s centrality in this process. Panels discussed technological innovations, such as green hydrogen, and the need to diversify the Brazilian energy matrix. Social aspects, such as local communities' acceptance of wind farms, were also addressed.
Jean Paul Prates, president of Petrobras, announced at the event that the company will become the largest developer of wind projects in Brazil. He also detailed the partnership with WEG to create an innovative onshore wind turbine in the country.
Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, states: “BWP 2023 will be seen as an inflection point in offshore wind energy in Brazil, signaling the transition from aspiration to real action.”
What's next:
The next edition already has a date: October 22nd to 24th, 2024, at São Paulo Expo.
About the organizers:
- CANALENERGIA GROUP | INFORMA MARKETS LATAM: Leader in communications in the electrical sector and responsible for the largest industry news portal in Brazil.
- ABEEólica: Represents the wind energy industry in Brazil, covering the entire onshore and offshore production chain.
- GWEC: It promotes new markets for wind energy, with a presence in emerging markets such as China, Brazil and India.
Press Contact:
Email: bwp@inpresspni.com.br
Daniella Vianna – (21) 97650-0098
Natália De Luca – (11) 97120-1303
Source: Brazil Windpower.
