With the start of commercial operations of the Serra do Assuruá wind farm complex, ENGIE continues to expand its territory in the Brazilian clean energy market. The facility is located in the municipality of Gentio do Ouro, in the state of Bahia, under a set of 24 wind farms that reach an installed capacity of 846 megawatts, making it the largest onshore wind infrastructure in the company’s global portfolio.
The wind power complex and support for Brazil’s electricity system
The complex consists of 188 wind turbines connected by 28 kilometers of transmission lines that link to the national grid. This deployment ensures the energy supply through the Free Energy Market through the Free Energy Market, a model that allows companies to purchase electricity from renewable sources directly.
During the construction of Serra do Assuruá, around 3,000 jobs were generated, many of them covered by training and local hiring programs. ENGIE supported the Bahia Qualification Program, which trained dozens of people free of charge in trades related to civil construction, prioritizing the inclusion of women and people in vulnerable situations.
The company implemented a series of social and infrastructure initiatives with local authorities. These include the construction of community spaces, sports areas and urban improvements in rural and quilombola communities. These actions are aligned with ENGIE’s social responsibility strategy, which seeks to generate permanent benefits in the territories where it operates.
With Serra do Assuruá in operation, the company consolidates an installed capacity of 15.7 GW 100% renewable in Brazil, including hydroelectric, solar and wind assets. It is also making progress in transmission projects such as Asa Branca and Graúna, which are essential to strengthen the national electricity system.
ENGIE’s executive vice president for renewable and flexible energy, Paulo Almirante, mentioned that this facility “responds to local needs and reinforces a market-focused energy transition.”
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