Wind Energy

Tenaris begins construction of 94.5 MW La Rinconada wind farm to fully power Argentine steel plant

July 9, 2025

Tenaris SA has begun construction of its second wind farm in Argentina, the 94.5 MW La Rinconada project in Olavarría, with a US$214 million investment. Expected to be operational by the end of 2025, the wind farm will generate approximately 400 GWh annually and, along with the company’s first wind farm, will supply 100% of […]

Brazil issues first offshore wind licence for 24.5 MW pilot off Areia Branca

June 26, 2025

Brazil’s environmental agency IBAMA has issued the country’s first preliminary license for an offshore wind pilot project—a 24.5 MW site featuring two turbines off the coast of Areia Branca in Rio Grande do Norte. Developed by SENAI ISI‑ER, the project will deliver power via subsea cables to the nearby port island and marks Brazil’s entry into […]

Brazil’s Piaui state government inaugurates 456 MW wind power complex

June 13, 2025

Brazil’s Piaui state government has opened the 456 MW Ventos de Sao Zacarias Wind Power complex. The project took more than US$537.8 million in investment and comprises 10 wind parks.   Source: Renewables Now

Enel inaugurates US$325 million Pedra Pintada wind complex in Bahia

June 13, 2025

Enel Green Power Brazil has inaugurated the 194 MW Pedra Pintada wind complex in Bahia, featuring 43 turbines and a US$325 million investment. The facility is expected to generate over 894 GWh annually, powering around 435,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now

Corfo launches RFI to boost local wind manufacturing and green hydrogen supply chain in Chile

May 29, 2025

Chile’s Corfo has launched a request for information (RFI) to attract companies interested in manufacturing wind power systems or components locally, aiming to support the national and regional markets and bolster the green hydrogen value chain. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

EDF Renewables secures permit to study 99.2 MW wind project in Peru

May 29, 2025

EDF Renewables has received a temporary concession from Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines to conduct feasibility studies for a 99.2 MW wind project in the Ica region. Source: Renewables Now

Repsol starts power generation at Chile’s largest wind farm

April 25, 2025

Repsol has started producing electricity at the 364 MW Antofagasta Phase 1 wind farm in northern Chile, the country’s largest wind facility. Completed in 19 months with a nearly US$454 million investment, the project will generate 750 GWh annually—enough to power around 220,000 households. Source: Renewables Now

Peru approves Fenix Power’s US$950 million, 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm in Piura

April 10, 2025

Peruvian environmental authorities have approved Fenix Power’s 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm, a US$950 million project planned for the northern region of Piura. Source: BNAmericas

BNDES loans US$120.5 million for 121.5 MW in wind projects

March 27, 2025

BNDES approved a loan for US$120.5 million to support the development of 121.5 MW of Casa dos Ventos wind projects Source: Renewables Now