The development of the wind power generation plant will be carried out together with the government of RN, with both parties having already signed the memorandum of agreement

Neoenergia, in partnership with the Government of Rio Grande do Norte, took an important step towards the development of the first offshore wind farm in Brazil. This Tuesday (12), the two parties signed a memorandum of understanding during the 14th edition of Brazil Windpower, the largest wind energy event in Latin America. This agreement aims to establish studies for the generation of offshore wind energy on the state's coast and involves cooperation in several areas, including socioeconomic, environmental, technical and regulatory, according to the website Petronotícias.

Marcelo Lopes, director of Hydraulics and Offshore at Neoenergia, highlighted that this partnership is aligned with the company's strategy of leading the energy transition in Brazil. He highlighted the importance of establishing a regulatory framework for the offshore wind energy market in the country, which boosts the development of the industrial chain and would add value to the socio-environmental attributes of this energy source. 

Lopes emphasized that a solid regulatory framework would offer legal certainty and predictability for investors, which are essential for the growth of this market.

Governor of RN highlights leadership in clean energy

The governor of Rio Grande do Norte, Fátima Bezerra, emphasized that the signing of this memorandum is part of a series of productive interactions with Neoenergia. She expressed the intention to keep the state leads the production of clean energy in Brazil, especially through the development of offshore projects and logistical support for port infrastructure.

This is the fourth memorandum of understanding signed by Neoenergia for the development of offshore wind generation in Brazil. In addition to Rio Grande do Norte, the company is conducting feasibility studies for offshore projects in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul and Ceará. With a clear vision of leadership in the transition to clean energy, Neoenergia seeks business opportunities based on decarbonization, innovation and advanced technologies for the generation of sustainable energy.

Neoenergia: contributing to a more sustainable future

Currently, Neoenergia already operates three wind farms in the state of Rio Grande do Norte: Mel, Arizona and Rio do Fogo, which have been in operation since 2006. Through Neoenergia Cosern, the company supplies energy for approximately 1,5 million customers in the distribution sector. Neoenergia has an installed generation capacity of 5,2 GW, 90% of which comes from renewable sources. Additionally, the company is in the process of implementing an additional 0,2 GW with the completion of onshore wind farms. 

The investment in offshore wind generation represents a significant step for Neoenergia and for Brazil in the search for a cleaner and more sustainable energy matrix. Through this partnership with the government of Rio Grande do Norte, the country is advancing in expanding its renewable energy generation capacity, contributing to a greener and more prosperous future.