Parque Eolico Rio do Fogo is a 49.3MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in August 2006.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 49.3 | 49.3 | – | Active | Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil | Energias Renovaveis do Brasil |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Energias Renovaveis do Brasil. The company has a stake of 100%.
The project generates 166,610MWh electricity thereby offsetting 26,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in August 2006.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras under a power purchase agreement for a period of 20 years.
Contractors Involved
Wobben Windpower Industria e Comercio was selected to render EPC services for the wind power project.
Parque Eolico Rio do Fogo (Parque Eolico Rio do Fogo Phase 1) is equipped with Wobben Windpower Industria e Comercio E-48 turbines. The phase consists of 61 turbines with 0.8MW nameplate capacity.
Parque Eolico Rio do Fogo (Parque Eolico Rio do Fogo Phase 2) is equipped with Wobben Windpower Industria e Comercio turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 0.5MW nameplate capacity.
Energias Renovaveis do Brasil is the O&M contractor for the wind power project.
About Energias Renovaveis do Brasil
Enerbrasil, Energias Renovaveis do Brasil Ltda is engaged in providing electric services. The comapny is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Methodology
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