Iberdrola’s Brazilian company Neoenergia has started operations at the almost 468MW Chafariz wind farm complex in Sertao da Paraiba, Brazil.
Neoenergia said that there are currently 135 active turbines and, when all are in operation, the installed power will be 471.2MW.
Construction of Chafariz, which comprises 15 wind farms, has created economic, social and environmental benefits for the municipality of Santa Luzia and its surroundings.
More than 1400 jobs were created at the height of construction, of which 40% were local labour.
The company also promoted training courses with the aim of expanding opportunities for the region’s residents to enter the job market.
The complex has 61% of its energy allocated to the regulated market and 39% to the Free Contracting Environment.
Neoenergia manager of renewable projects William Rodney said: “Chafariz is one of our strategic projects to expand the generation of clean energy, in line with the sustainable development goals to which we are committed.
“In 2022, we will have the milestone of tripling our portfolio of wind assets, reaching 1.6GW, and reaching 90% of our installed capacity in renewables, with Chafariz highlighted in this process.”