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GE Renewable Energy Installs The First 30 Wind Turbines At The Serra Da Babilônia Wind Farm In Bahia
GE Renewable Energy has completed the installation of the first 30 wind turbines Cypress in the Serra da Babilônia wind farm in Bahia. Approximately 153 MW of capacity will be added to the wind farm when the installation of the wind turbines is completed. Currently, the farm has 223.25 MW.
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GE Wind Turbines
With a height of 126 meters and a rotor diameter of 158 meters, the first turbines installed by GE can operate at a power output of 4.8 MW to 5.1 MW. According to Mauricio Vieira, Sales Director for GE’s Wind division in Brazil, this is a milestone for the company and for the wind energy sector in Brazil. The company has been investing in this sector for more than 10 years and, according to him, this is the perfect opportunity to generate more clean and renewable energy through wind turbines in Bahia.
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The turbines allow for significant improvements in annual energy production and have greater efficiency when it comes to maintenance. The executive also states that the turbine was designed to take advantage of wind conditions, significantly reducing costs and increasing the ability to serve clients.
GE’s Objective In The Brazilian Market
In addition to offering the Brazilian market a new technology, like the one used in Bahia, GE’s commitment to local production is also a major highlight. About 60% of the components produced in Brazil, with approximately 20 suppliers in 5 states, were developed by GE to make the manufacturing of Cypress a reality in Brazilian territory. The assembly of the wind turbines is done at GE’s factory in Camaçari, Bahia.
The company intends to continue investing in technologies, innovation, and development for the wind energy market in Brazil, which aims to grow even more. Recently, wind energy in Brazil reached 18 GW of installed capacity, according to data from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association. Out of 8,300 installed wind turbines, approximately 3,000 of them were installed by GE.
About GE Renewable Energy
Constituting one of the largest portfolios in the renewable energy industry, GE offers complete solutions for its consumers, who require reliable, affordable, and of course, clean energy.
The company combines solutions for wind energy generation, both onshore and offshore, hydropower, energy storage, wind turbines, among many other things, in addition to providing a digital service. It has installed over 400 GW of clean energy and equipped more than 90% of utilities. The company employs 40,000 people in over 80 countries.
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