WEG, a leading manufacturer of electrical equipment, has entered into an agreement with Alupar, a company specializing in power generation and transmission, to embark on self-production of wind power for its operations in Brazil.
The agreement centers around the AW Santa Régia (EAP II) wind farm, located in Rio Grande do Norte. With nine WEG AGW 147 wind turbines, the wind farm will have an installed capacity of 37.8 MW and a physical guarantee of 21.7 MW. It is expected to provide an average annual delivery of around 15 MW, covering approximately 30% of WEG's manufacturing operations' energy consumption. The supply of wind power is slated to commence in January 2024, with power purchase contracts estimated to amount to R$ 460 million over an 18-year period.
By venturing into self-production of wind power, WEG aims to bolster the energy supply of its industrial plants while demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Daniel Marteleto Godinho, WEG's Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Director, emphasizes the importance of companies embarking on decarbonization journeys and contributing to the energy transition. The AW Santa Régia wind farm is part of a larger wind farm complex, along with the AW São João, which will feature six additional WEG wind turbines. However, the agreement between WEG and Alupar is subject to various precedent conditions, including approval from Brazilian authorities.
Source: WEG