Neoenergia demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and starts the first tests of wind turbines at the Chafariz wind power plant, in Paraíba, generating thousands of job openings.
One of the largest private groups in electric energy in Brazil, Neoenergia, started the testing phase of the first wind turbines that are part of the wind energy plant of Chafariz, in the sertão of Paraíba. In total, 20 wind turbines are at full steam at the plant, corresponding to 69,3 MW of installed capacity. The tests were carried out in advance of the business plan, demonstrating Neoenergia's ability to execute its strategic plan and its commitment to the rate of return of its projects. The project has already generated more than 1,4 jobs.
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The tests of the wind turbines, in Paraíba, began after the energization of a new substation and a transmission line acquired by Neoenergia in a transmission auction held by the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel), at the end of 2017 and delivered with anticipation of 21 months in relation to the regulatory body's contractual term.
The new substation, Santa Luzia II, will be the connection point to the National Interconnected System (SIN) for the wind power plant in Paraiba. The project will be linked to another strategic undertaking for Neoenergia, the Luzia solar energy park, which already had work started in May and will be the company's first project for centralized solar energy.
Wind power plant with a capacity of almost 500 MW
In total, the Chafariz Wind Complex, in Paraíba, will have 15 plants, being one of the largest wind energy generation projects by Neoenergia in Brazil and by Iberdrola in Latin America.
The plant will have an installed capacity of 471,2 MW and will have a large part of its energy turned to the National Interconnected System and another to the Free Contracting Environment (ACL). 136 wind turbines will be installed with a unit capacity of 3,465 MW, some of the most modern in the market, which are currently in the commissioning and assembly phase.
More than 1,4 jobs created in Paraíba
Construction of the wind power plant in Paraíba began in the second half of 2019, ahead of the company's business plan. More than 1,4 jobs were generated during the works so far, and 40% of these were local labor.
In addition to contributing to the economy by generating jobs and income, neoenergia has carried out several actions to benefit the municipalities around Santa Luzia, such as installing solar panels in health units, conducting training courses, renovating school and support for artisans from the quilombola community of Serra do Talhado.
