Wind Power Gains Strength in Bahia and Job Creation Grows More Than Expected

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 25/09/2022 at 11:45

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Wind Energy Investments Generate 700 Direct Jobs. Wind energy has gained traction in Bahia, focusing on job creation.

This is because the state continues to lead wind energy production in the country, closing the first half of this year with 35% of the national generation of this type of renewable energy. The data comes from the energy indicators released by the State Department of Economic Development (SDE). The report also indicates that Bahia is a leader in the commercialization of wind energy auctions, with 32.46% of all marketed projects.

Today, Bahia has 233 wind farms. The energy generated can supply 17 million households, generating electricity for 51 million inhabitants in 23 municipalities. In total, the plants have created 91.6 thousand new jobs.

Wind Energy Generates Jobs in the State in Various Areas

It is not only the production of wind energy that brings benefits to Bahia. This is because companies that manufacture steel towers stimulate the market and can generate jobs. Today, Wind Towers of Northeast (TEN), a Bahia factory for steel towers, employs 700 workers.

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Wind Energy Favors Job Creation in Brazil

A study conducted by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica) pointed out that various positive effects of the wind sector impact the country’s economy, generating more jobs. The report was developed by Bráulio Borges, an associate researcher at FGV-IBRE and senior economist at LCA Consultores. The document indicated that nearly 196 thousand jobs were created in the sector between 2011 and 2020, with 10.7 jobs per MW installed during the construction phase of the farms.

The survey also pointed out an average of 0.6 jobs per MW installed for the operation and maintenance of the plants. Thus, Elbia Gannoum, President of ABEEólica, states that the organization works with figures ranging from 10 to 15 jobs per MW. Given this margin of 10.7, the rate appears to be conservative in its estimate, and it is now necessary to refine this data to find a more detailed scenario of job generation in the country.

Moreover, the document also indicated that each R$1.00 invested in wind energy has a direct impact on the country’s GDP. Based on the amount invested from 2011 to 2020, which was R$110.5 billion in the construction of wind farms. Finally, Gannoum states that it is proof that, besides being renewable, wind energy is also a gradual way to boost economic activities in the regions where the farms are installed. Therefore, the number is fundamental in a context where we discuss the recovery of the green economy.

Wind Power Gains Strength in Bahia and Job Creation Grows More Than Expected

Wind Energy Investments Generate 700 Direct Jobs. Wind energy has gained traction in Bahia, focusing on job creation.

Wind Energy Generates Jobs in the State in Various Areas

Wind Energy Favors Job Creation in Brazil

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