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WIND ENERGY WIND ENERGY CLUSTERS MAP

Strong demand and government support are driv- ? An exclusive reserve wind energy auction
ing investment in Brazil’s wind energy sector. The where 711 operators were awarded long-term bids
historic triple-digit growth is set to continue into (15-30 years), with contracts totaling 1,800 MW.
the future as current production is unable to keep
pace with demand, despite the relatively recent ? According to the Brazilian Energy
entry of 11 original equipment manufacturers into Research Company (EPE), generation of
the Brazilian market. Over 40 plant wind-farm electricity by wind will increase its share
developers and several private investors attracted from 0.5% in 2011 to 7% by 2020.
to the sector believe Brazil is one of the top mar-
kets for wind potential due to high levels of wind ? Wind energy was included in general
exposure, a strong energy network and isolated electricity auctions contracts.
regions that need energy. Since the first auction,
257 wind energy plants have won contracts for de- ? Discounts on distribution tariffs and
livery through 2014. easier access to the national grid.
With the objective of diversifying Brazil’s elec-
tricity production sources, wind energy was add- ? Introduction of a net metering system,
ed as a focal sub-sector to the Alternative Energy offering credits on electricity bills for micro
Source Incentive Program (PROFINA) in 2004. and small plants and individual use.
Further steps adopted by the federal government
to encourage investment in wind energy include: ? Special credit lines from the Brazilian
Development Bank (BNDES) for both wind
farm development and financing machinery
and equipment for projects that are available.

? Introduction of tax breaks in specific states
where local governments have proven capacity EXISTING WIND ENERGY FARMS
to introduce and/or expand existing wind farms.
PLANNER WIND ENERGY FARMS
EXISTING MANUFACTURERS

R&D CENTERS, INCUBATORS AND
TECHNOLOGY PARKS IN WIND
ENERGY
RIO GRANDE DO SUL
AREAS OF WIND DENSITIES ABOVE 40 PARKS IN PRODUCTION
300W/M2 OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Sources: NREL, Brazilian Energy Research Institute (INPE),
Solar and Wind Energy Reference Center (CEPEL), Trade
Associations: Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEOLICA),
Euromonitor International

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