Wind Energy in Brazil on the Rise: Vestas Receives Order of 409 MW from the Joint Venture between Votorantim Energia and Canadian Fund CPP Investments
Vestas received an order of 409 MW from the joint venture between Votorantim Wind Energy and the Canadian fund CPP Investments for sustainable energy projects in Ventos do Piauí II and Ventos do Piauí III, in Serra do Inácio, in the state of Piauí, Brazil involving wind energy.
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The contract includes the supply and commissioning of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service contracts for 20 years, designed to ensure optimized performance throughout the lifetime of the sustainable energy project.
Vestas Surpassed Order Limits and Gained Prominence
A report by Energía Limpia XXI states that Vestas has surpassed 10 GW in firm order intake for its new V150-4.2 MW turbines globally, and with this order, Vestas has secured nearly 3.5 GW of sustainable energy orders for the turbine variant in Brazil, underscoring that the V150-4.2 MW perfectly adapts to the country’s wind conditions.
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Vestas is the global partner for the wind energy industry in sustainable energy solutions. It designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains wind turbines worldwide, with over 115 GW of wind turbines in 81 countries.
Through its intelligent data system, you can interpret, predict, and explore wind resources and provide the best wind energy solutions. The company, with over 25,500 employees globally, brings sustainable energy solutions to the world to drive a bright future.
About Votorantim Energia
Votorantim Energia is a Brazilian energy company founded in 1996 and is now one of the main industrial investors in the Brazilian electricity sector. Here are some data:
- 6 Hydroelectric Complexes and 2 Wind Farms
- 28 Private Plants Across the Country
- Has Sold About 2.2 GW of Energy So Far
- Has More Than 400 Clients
- Net Revenue of Over 4.4 Billion in 2019
- More Than 51 Social Projects in Environmental Areas

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