Overview
Ventos de Morrinhos is a 30 MW onshore wind farm located in Bahia, Brazil. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity.
Ventos de Morrinhos is an onshore wind farm located in the state of Bahia, Brazil. With a capacity of 30 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within Brazil's wind energy sector, which has seen significant growth due to favorable wind conditions and supportive policies. The wind farm operates under Brazil's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes auctions and incentives under the PROINFA program. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity, contributing to the diversification of Brazil's energy mix. Environmentally, Ventos de Morrinhos helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. The wind farm also supports local economic development through job creation and land lease payments. Its operation aligns with Brazil's goals under the Paris Agreement to increase renewable energy share.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in the semi-arid region of Bahia, an area with strong and consistent winds ideal for wind energy generation. The local environment is characterized by Caatinga vegetation, and the facility's presence requires careful land-use planning to minimize visual impact and avoid sensitive habitats. Wind farms in this region typically have low water consumption and zero emissions during operation.
Frequently asked questions
Ventos de Morrinhos is located in the state of Bahia, Brazil, near coordinates 10.57°S, 40.63°W.
Ventos de Morrinhos has an installed capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind farm in Brazil.
The operator of Ventos de Morrinhos is not publicly listed, but wind farms in Brazil are typically operated by energy companies or project developers.
Brazil supports wind energy through the PROINFA program and regular energy auctions, which provide long-term power purchase agreements and incentives for renewable projects.
Ventos de Morrinhos adds 30 MW of clean wind power to Brazil's grid, helping the country meet its target of 45% renewable energy in its total energy mix by 2030.