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In The Northeast, Region With The Highest Concentration Of Wind Farms, New Record Is Set In Wind Power Generation
The Northeast region has characteristics that favor wind power generation. According to meteorologists, with the decrease in rainfall in the second semester, and consequently the reduction in water supply for hydroelectric power production, the region during this period can count on strong winds for wind energy generation. Recently, the region set a new record for wind power generation.
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From July to September, winds in the coastal region can reach 60 km per hour and in the interior 40 km. And it is precisely during this period that the Northeast region has been breaking successive wind power generation records. In August of last year, three records were registered, one of which was for instantaneous generation.
According to monitoring conducted by the National Electric System Operator – ONS, the systems registered, on Saturday, August 22, at 10 PM, a new peak generation reaching, this time, 10,169 MW, with a capacity factor of 81%. This generation is enough to supply 97% of the entire region’s demand at that moment, which is more than 18 million homes.
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In August and September, what is called the “wind harvest” occurs. The Northeast is favored by winds with a speed well above what is needed for energy generation, as well as being unidirectional and stable, allowing for continuous generation. As a result, it is common for annual production records to occur during this period.
Wind power in Brazil represents 9.5% of the installed capacity in the electric matrix, falling behind hydropower – 69.4% and thermal – 18.2%. By 2024, it is expected that this type of generation will reach 11.4% of the matrix, which will elevate the Northeast Region’s importance.
The states of Bahia, Rio Grande do Norte, and Piauí are the states in the region that generate the most energy. Bahia with 2,357 MW, Rio Grande do Norte with 1,717 MW, and Piauí with 1,022 MW. This generation is capable of serving 50 million inhabitants.
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