In Piauí, One of the Largest Solar and Wind Power Parks in South America is Being Built
The solar and wind power parks in Piauí are being built by Enel Green Power Brazil (EGP), which is one of the largest operators of solar parks in South America. In total, the investments in the two solar power parks in Piauí amount to R$ 4.8 billion, with over 4,000 direct jobs created at the peak of the construction, which is currently in the final stages. The Lagoa dos Ventos park is currently the largest wind project by Enel in the world and is set to start operations soon in 2021. The São Gonçalo solar power park began operations on the first phase of the project, totaling 475MW, this year, and the company is finalizing the construction of the first expansion of 133MW of the solar park.
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