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Statkraft completes assembly of wind turbines at the Morro do Cruzeiro wind farm, in Bahia. Project will include hybrid solar generation from 2024, expanding renewable energy.
Statkraft completes installation of wind turbines at the Morro do Cruzeiro wind farm, in Bahia. The project will incorporate hybrid solar generation from 2024, expanding renewable energy production. The company Norwegian, a reference in the energy sector, demonstrates its commitment to sustainability process and innovation by investing in clean energy sources for the future.
In addition to being one of the main renewable energy producers in Europe, Statkraft stands out for its global presence in clean energy. With the completion of the assembly of wind turbines in Morro do Cruzeiro, the company reinforces its position as leader in sustainable energy, strengthening its commitment to the energy transition and combating climate change.
Statkraft wind farm project enters operational phase
Afterwards, the procedures for entry into operation will begin. According to information from Samuel Thomae, Project Manager at Statkraft, the completion of this stage symbolizes the overcoming of an obstacle for the construction team. 'The presence of wind, although crucial for the production of wind energy, was a relevant challenge that we managed to overcome during assembly.
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Renewable energy company's hybrid project in development
Still in 2024, the prestigious energy company will begin a hybrid project, integrating the solar generation to the enterprise, with the implementation of the Morro do Cruzeiro Solar complex. Entirely designed 'in-house', the project innovates by using batteries with BESS technology, sharing the same connection point for wind and solar generation.
Construction of the hybrid project in Morro do Cruzeiro in progress
The construction stage of the hybrid project in Morro do Cruzeiro began at the end of May, with the mobilization of the construction site and expected completion in August 2025. Morro do Cruzeiro is a greenfield wind project, which represents an expansion of the Wind Complex Brotas de Macaúbas, a Statkraft asset in operation, located in Bahia.
Expansion of the wind farm brings significant energy benefits
The expansion of the park will have 14 turbines and an installed capacity of 79,8 MW. Due to the excellent wind conditions in the region, it is estimated that the project will generate 386 GWh of renewable energy annually, enough to supply more than 190 thousand homes.
Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex: a milestone for Statkraft
Recently opened by the green energy, the Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex is considered the Group's largest wind farm outside Europe. With a comprehensive area of 489,18 hectares, the complex houses 14 wind farms, totaling 91 wind turbines of 5,7 megawatts each. The annual production of renewable energy is estimated at 200 Gigawatt-hours (GWh), enough to supply 1,17 million Brazilian homes.
About Statkraft's leadership in the renewable energy sector
With more than 6 thousand employees in more than 20 nations, Statkraft stands out as one of the leaders in Hydro-electric energy internationally and the largest producer of renewable energy in Europe. In Brazil, the company positions itself as one of the main generators of wind energy, surpassing the 2 GW mark of installed capacity, between projects under construction and operation.
Source: © mariana.pupo@lacomunica.com.br
