Xavante Onshore Wind Farm | Brazil Renewable Energy Facility

Xavante is an onshore wind farm located in Brazil, with a capacity of 4.95 MW. This facility is operational and plays a role in the country's renewable energy mix, which is heavily reliant on wind power, particularly in the northeastern region where wind resources are abundant. Brazil has a strong regulatory framework for renewable energy, including the PROINFA program and auctions for wind energy, which have driven significant capacity additions. The country is a global leader in wind energy, with over 20 GW installed, and benefits from high capacity factors due to consistent trade winds. The Xavante wind farm contributes to local grid stability and supports Brazil's goals under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Its relatively small scale is typical of earlier wind projects in the region, which have since scaled up to larger installations.

The wind farm is located in a region with strong and consistent winds, typical of Brazil's northeast, which is ideal for wind energy generation. The area's environmental context includes considerations for bird and bat populations, as well as land-use impacts, though specific data for this site is not detailed. Wind energy in Brazil generally has low lifecycle emissions and supports the country's transition away from fossil fuels.