Bahia

Casa dos Ventos to build 300 MW solar projects linked to Bahia wind complexes

May 16, 2024

Casa dos Ventos, a Brazilian developer, plans to commence construction on two solar projects totaling 300 MW by the end of the year. These projects, associated with existing wind complexes in Bahia, include Solar Babilônia Sul (100 MW) and Solar Babilônia Centro (200 MW). Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Statkraft to invest in solar capacity expansion in Bahia

May 3, 2024

Statkraft Energias Renovaveis SA plans to invest US$180.7 million to install 275 MW of solar capacity at two operating wind parks in Bahia, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now

Enel Green Power begins operation of 348.3 MW wind complex in Brazil

April 14, 2024

Enel Green Power SpA has completed the Aroeira Wind Complex in Bahia, Brazil, with a capacity of 348.3 MW. It is expected to supply electricity to around 849,000 homes and has created approximately 3,000 jobs. Source: Renewables Now 

BNDES approves loan of US$648.5 million for the construction of a 553.5-MW wind complex

January 19, 2024

BNDES loaned Ventos de Santos Antonio Comercializadora de Energia SA US$648.5 million to support the development of a 553.5-MW wind complex in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Source: Renewables Now 

Statkraft receives approval for a 227.5 MW solar project in Brazil

May 11, 2023

Norweigan energy company, Statkraft received approval from ANEEL to develop a 227.5 MW solar park project in the State of Bahia. Source: Renewables Now

Vestas to equip 423 MW wind complex in Brazil

May 18, 2022

Danish wind turbine maker, Vestas Wind Systems, signed a contract with Pan American Energy Energias Renovaveis to equip the 423 MW Novo Horizonte wind complex in Bahia. Source: Renewables Now

Engie acquires development rights for 882 MW wind project in Bahia

May 18, 2022

French energy company, Engie has acquired the development rights to an 882 MW onshore wind project in Bahia from PEC Energia for a total investment of US$52 million. Source: Renewables Now