Ramal do Agreste Project will benefit around 2,2 million people, in addition to contributing to the development of Pernambuco. Participating in this project strengthens WEG as an important player in the water segment.

WEG, one of the largest manufacturers of turbines and electric motors in the world, was chosen by Ruhrpumpen, one of the main manufacturers of pump systems in the world, to supply and install the motors for the Ramal do Agreste project, one of the main hydro works in Brazil that will bring water to around 70 municipalities in the state of Pernambuco.

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Water is an indispensable resource for life and, although it is a natural source, to reach people it requires efficient infrastructure and equipment. It was with this in mind that Ruhrpumpen, one of the main manufacturers of pump systems in the world, chose WEG to be part of the supply to the Ramal do Agreste project, which will supply water to around 70 municipalities in the state of Pernambuco.

This water infrastructure is an extension of the project for the Integration of the São Francisco River with the Northern Northeast Hydrographic Basins. The main objective is to collect water from the Barro Branco dam, in Sertânia/PE, and drain it into the Ipojuca reservoir, in Arcoverde/PE.

To drive the centrifugal pumps that will be installed at the station, three induction motors with wound rotor frame 900, 8.000 kW, 13.800 V from the Master line were chosen, which stand out for the flexibility of their electrical and mechanical design. They are versatile motors that allow different configurations adapting to different applications. In addition, the use of ring motors presents a low starting current of the motors, close to the nominal, thus minimizing the voltage drop, optimizing the substation and, consequently, reducing investments in the electrical installation.

By choosing WEG motors from the Master line, Ruhrpumpen invests in the reliability of the project that will benefit around 2,2 million people, in addition to contributing to the development of the region. Participating in this project strengthens WEG as an important player in the water segment, creating yet another supply reference for this market.

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WEG closes billion-dollar contract with Eletrobras to manufacture 72 turbines of 4,2 megawatts, including logistics, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance services for the CGT wind farm in Rio Grande do Sul

Billionaire partnership between WEG and Eletrosul, subsidiary of Eletrobras. The companies closed a deal for the supply of wind turbines and services in a deal that exceeds R$ 2 billion!

According to a statement from WEG last Friday (18/02), the contract between the companies provides for the supply of 72 wind turbines of 4,2 megawatts (MW), including logistics, assembly and commissioning, in addition to operating services and maintenance throughout the life of the project.

According to WEG, the wind turbines will be installed at the Coxilha Negra Wind Farm, in Sant'Ana do Livramento (RS), totaling 302,4 megawatts of installed capacity, with deliveries scheduled to start in 2023, extending until 2024.

According to a material fact published by Eletrobras, the deal was carried out after approval by the Board of Directors of Companhia de Geração e Transmissão de Energia Elétrica do Sul do Brasil (CGT Eletrosul), controlled by Eletrobras.