Bureau Veritas Is Bringing Certification Experience to Compete in the Offshore Wind Market in Brazil
Bureau Veritas brings complete certification and support solutions to Brazil to develop the entire cycle of Offshore Wind Farm planning, leveraging the experience of electrical, environmental, and regulatory engineers, as well as field inspectors and technicians.
Specializing in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), Bureau is an international reference for the main energy markets, operating in more than 90 offshore wind farm projects since 2009.
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In 2020, the offshore wind sector received US$ 303 billion in investments and acquired permission to install 6.1 GW worldwide. These achievements were the result of a long development period, with the industry growing by 30% from 2010 to 2018. For the next year, the completion of 150 new projects in the field is anticipated.
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The solutions offered by Bureau Veritas include certification of complete wind farm projects, regulatory support, evaluation of environmental impact studies, technical support in connections with the power grid, certification of all project stages, as well as owner’s engineering, contract management, and supervision of works. During the manufacturing of equipment, the company also engages in supplier decisions, manufacturing promptness, and oversight of factory inspection tests.
“We Are Already an International Reference in Offshore Wind Energy and Believe This Is the Right Time to Bring All Our Expertise to Brazil,” said Lucas Martins, Energy & Utilities Manager at Bureau Veritas.“The country Has Notable Technical and Geographic Potential to Attract Investments, and Our Solid Experience in the Segment Allows Us to Offer Customized Solutions, Addressing All Regional Specificities and Ensuring Quality and Excellence to the Market,” he stated.
Brazil’s Potential for Offshore Wind Energy
The Brazilian Association of Maritime Wind Power Anticipates That This New Source of Offshore Wind Energy Production Could Become Part of the Brazilian Matrix by 2025, Considering the 22 Ongoing Projects That Are Already in Licensing Phase in the Country. Combining the Installation Potential of 480 GW from Fixed Turbines and 748 GW from Floating Turbines with 8,000 Kilometers of Coastal Area and Winds That Can Reach Up to 32.4 km/h Will Soon Make the Country One of the Major Sources of Offshore Wind Energy.
About Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas Is an International Organization Competent in Setting Quality Standards in Production, Commercialization, and Environmental Respect by Companies Around the World.

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