Rio Grande do Sul Wind Farm Complex. Brazil

Located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil).

375 MW in operation.

An example of integration, sustainability and commitment to the unique values of the region.

Wind turbine technology: Cutting-edge Enercon, with increased energy efficiency and useful life, and a decreased associated environmental impact.

An institutional building in order to bring its visitors closer to the world of renewable energy and to provide information about the natural environment of farms.

A visitor centre to provide information on the wind farms installed in the municipality, to promote environmental and sports tourism in the region and to host renewable energy-related training courses for the community.

Exhaustive environmental monitoring plans put in place by a specialised and multidisciplinary team.

Wind farms in operation prevent yearly emissions of 300,000 tons of CO₂(approx), the main cause of climate change.

Through this wind farm complex, Enerfín has consolidated itself as one of the main wind energy operators of the country.

Included wind farms:

Awarded in the PROINFA 2004

In the municipality of Osório: Osório (50 MW), Sangradouro (50 MW) and Dos Indios (50 MW)
Start of operation Osório: July 2006
Start of operation Sangradouro: September 2006
Start of operation Dos Indios: December 2006
Technology: ENERCON: E-70 (2 MW)
In the municipality of Palmares: Palmares (9.2 MW)
Start of operation: December 2010
Technology: ENERCON: E-82 (2.3 MW)

Awarded in Leiloes 2009

In the municipality of Osório: Osório 2 (27.6 MW), Sangradouro 2 and 3 (29.9 + 27.6 MW)
In the municipality of Palmares: Fazenda Rosario 1 and 3 (9.2 + 16.1 MW)
Technology: ENERCON: E-82 (2.3 MW)
Start of operation Fazenda Rosario 1 and 3: June 2011
Start of operation Sangradouro 3: May 2012
Start of operation Sangradouro 2: October 2012
Start of operation Osório 2: December 2012