Name of the Project
Ventos de Santa Eugenia Wind Farm.
Location
Bahia, in north-eastern Brazil.
Project Owner/s
Statkraf.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 519 MW wind farm comprising ten wind farms with a total of 91 turbines.
The facility will generate almost 2.3 TWh/y of renewable energy, enough to supply 1.17-million Brazilian homes.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create up to 1 200 jobs during construction.
Capital Expenditure
The project will require an investment of about NKr4.2-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction will start in January 2021, with the first wind turbines expected to start operation in September 2022. Completion of the wind farm is scheduled for June 2023.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Nordex (wind turbines).
Contact Details for Project Information
Statkraft (Brazil), tel +55 48 3877 7100 or email infobrasil@statkraft.com.br.