Copel GT Acquires Wind Power Plant in Rio Grande do Norte And Many Jobs Will Be Created

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 19/05/2021 at 11:25

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Copel Generation and Transmission (GT) Bought the Wind Power Plant in Rio Grande do Norte. The Plant Will Contribute to the Creation of Job Opportunities for Various Residents of the Neighboring Community

According to a document sent to the renewable energy market this Monday (17), Copel Generation and Transmission purchased the Vilas wind power plant, located in the city of Serra do Mel, in Rio Grande do Norte, for R$ 1 billion. With this investment, it is estimated that many job opportunities will be created both directly and indirectly.

Copel Invests Billions in Wind Power Plant in Rio Grande do Norte

The project has a capacity of 186.7 megawatts and has long-term financing with maturity dates up to 2040, which were arranged alongside the Bank of the Northeast. According to Copel, the acquisition of the wind power plant in Rio Grande do Norte is part of the company’s strategy for sustainable growth in the renewable energy sector and the creation of new job opportunities.

With the purchase, Copel will increase its installed capacity for wind energy generation by 29%. The closing of the transaction for the plant in Rio Grande do Norte will take place on November 30, 2021. The Vilas wind power plant in Rio Grande do Norte began operations in 2020, with 23 turbines and 97MW of installed power.

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New Wind Power Plant in Rio Grande do Norte Promises to Boost Job Market

Besides creating sustainability for society, the investment in renewable energy can generate various job opportunities for the local community. Amid the energy transition, wind power plants, like the one in Rio Grande do Norte, have been gaining ground, creating job opportunities both directly and indirectly for thousands of Brazilians.

It is estimated that in the next five years, the renewable sector could generate at least 3.3 million jobs, according to data from the Global Wind Energy Council. This is due to the rising demand that has emerged in recent years.

Another major source that has been gaining traction in the lives of workers is solar energy, which could generate approximately 11.6 million jobs worldwide by 2030. These investments in renewable energies will not only help reduce CO2 levels but also revitalize the country’s economy in the post-pandemic period.

About Copel

Founded in October 1954, Copel GT is the largest company in Paraná and operates with cutting-edge technology in the sectors of generation, distribution, and transmission of electricity.

The company operates an efficient and extensive electrical system, including transmission lines, electrical distribution lines and networks, substations, its own generating park, and a current and powerful optical telecommunications system.

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Copel GT Acquires Wind Power Plant in Rio Grande do Norte And Many Jobs Will Be Created

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