Brazil wind power storage

Where does Brazil rank in accumulated wind power capacity?

In 2022, Brazil kept its position in the accumulated wind power capacity World Ranking, prepared by GWEC (Global Wind Energy Council). In the year's new installed capacity list Brazil ranks third, for the third consecutive year.

How many wind farms are there in Brazil?

Market status For the third consecutive year, Brazil achieved new wind records, reaching 4.8 GW of new installed capacity, more than 1,000 wind farms in operation and surpassing 30 GW of total installations.

Is wind the new energy economy in Brazil?

Wind has been recognised across government ministries as a vector for Brazil’s new energy economy, endorsed by important ministries such as the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade. The Brazilian wind production chain in the last three years, has been showing signs of weakening.

How many wind power facilities are there?

This includes 12 onshore wind power manufacturing facilities, 9 offshore wind facilities, along with 78 solar facilities, 20 grid-scale battery storage facilities or facility expansions and 4 grid connection facilities. From this total, 44 facilities have either completed or are currently under construction.

Is the Brazilian wind production chain weakening?

The Brazilian wind production chain in the last three years, has been showing signs of weakening. Manufacturers have relocated from the country or downgraded production, due largely to a stop-go cycle of development in the country and challenging macroeconomic conditions.

Why did Brazil join the global offshore wind Alliance?

In addition to the bill, Brazil sent important signals to the market by joining the Global Offshore Wind Alliance forming an inter ministerial council to discuss offshore wind regulation and signing up to the sideline pledge to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 at COP28.