Overview
Ventos do Nordeste is an operational onshore wind farm in Brazil with a capacity of 23.52 MW, contributing to the country's growing renewable energy portfolio.
Ventos do Nordeste is an onshore wind farm located in Brazil, currently operational and generating clean energy. With a capacity of 23.52 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for wind farms in the region. The facility is part of Brazil's expanding wind energy sector, which benefits from strong wind resources in the Northeast. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Brazil's regulatory framework supports renewable energy through programs like PROINFA (Programa de Incentivo às Fontes Alternativas de Energia Elétrica) and auctions specific to wind power. These policies have driven significant growth in onshore wind capacity, particularly in the Northeast region where wind speeds are favorable. Environmentally, Ventos do Nordeste helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. The facility's location in a region with high wind potential ensures efficient energy production. Its operation contributes to Brazil's renewable energy targets and supports grid stability in the local area.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region of Brazil known for consistent trade winds, which are ideal for wind energy generation. The local environment is characterized by semi-arid conditions with low vegetation, minimizing land-use conflicts. Potential impacts on bird and bat populations are managed through standard mitigation measures, such as turbine placement and operational curtailment during migration periods.
Frequently asked questions
Ventos do Nordeste is an onshore wind farm located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 14.1195° S, 42.6141° W.
Ventos do Nordeste has a capacity of 23.52 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale wind farm.
Ventos do Nordeste produces wind energy using onshore wind turbines.
Brazil supports wind energy through programs like PROINFA and specific energy auctions that incentivize renewable sources, including wind power.
Ventos do Nordeste helps Brazil meet its renewable energy targets by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.