The leader in hydroelectric energy production Statkraft signed the investment contract with the renewable energy giant EDP, reinforcing its presence in the wind energy market in Brazil

Statkraft Energias Renováveis, a leading company in the production of hydroelectric energy internationally and the largest generator of renewable energy in Europe, entered into a purchase and sale agreement with EDP Renováveis ​​to acquire two wind farms, Jerusalem and Boqueirão, located in the state of Rio Grande do North. The transaction had investments of 1,57 billion reais and strengthens Statkraft's position in the wind energy sector in Brazil and worldwide, according to the website Petronotícias. 

Strengthening presence in the wind energy sector

With the acquisition of the Jerusalem and Boqueirão wind farms, Statkraft further strengthens its presence in the Brazilian energy scene. Together, these two projects account for with 62 turbines and have a total installed capacity of 260MW. The company, which already controls 19 renewable generation assets in Brazil, will now surpass the mark of 1,3 GW of installed capacity with projects in operation and under construction, consolidating its position as an international leader in the supply of renewable energy.

Fernando De Lapuerta, CEO and President of Statkraft in Brazil, emphasizes the importance of the country for the group's growth plans: "Brazil is an important country for the growth of the Statkraft Group, combining mergers, acquisitions and greenfield development of renewable technologies . This transaction is another important step forward in our investment plan.”

Currently, the company already has around 450 megawatts (MW) of installed power from renewable sources in Brazil, in addition to another 600 megawatts (MW) of wind energy under construction in the state of Bahia.

The transaction and the next steps with the investment in wind energy

Completion of the investment transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions. The investment is expected to be completed in the coming months.

Statkraft is known for its extensive performance in the energy market, producing hydroelectric, wind, solar and gas energy, in addition to providing urban heating. With approximately 5.300 employees in 21 countries, the company seeks to contribute through investment to the global transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.

With this investment, Statkraft reinforces its commitment to the expansion of renewable energy in Brazil, contributing to the diversification of the energy matrix and to the mitigation of the environmental impacts caused by the generation of conventional energy. The wind energy sector, in particular, has stood out as a promising option for expanding the supply of clean energy in the country.