Overview
Ventos de Santo Augusto II is an operational onshore wind farm in Brazil with a capacity of 27.6 MW, contributing to the country's growing renewable energy portfolio.
Ventos de Santo Augusto II is an operational onshore wind farm located in Brazil, with a capacity of 27.6 MW. This facility is part of Brazil's expanding wind energy sector, which benefits from strong wind resources in the northeastern region. The plant's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for Brazilian wind farms. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Brazil's renewable energy sector is supported by regulatory frameworks such as the national feed-in tariff program and competitive auctions for wind power, which have driven significant capacity additions. The country has set ambitious targets for renewable energy under its national energy plan. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. It also supports local energy security and grid stability. The wind farm's location in Brazil's semi-arid region benefits from consistent wind speeds, making it a viable site for wind power generation.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in Brazil's northeastern region, characterized by semi-arid climate and consistent trade winds. Onshore wind farms in this area can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these effects. The facility supports Brazil's transition to cleaner energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Ventos de Santo Augusto II is an onshore wind farm located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 7.645°S, 40.637°W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 27.6 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for Brazilian wind farms.
It produces wind energy, converting kinetic energy from wind into electricity using wind turbines.
Brazil supports wind energy through national feed-in tariffs and competitive auctions for renewable energy, as part of its energy plan to increase renewable capacity.
It generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Brazil's transition to a low-carbon energy mix.