EDF Renewables has officially commissioned its largest wind farm in South America, the 480 megawatt (MW) Serra do Seridó project, located in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The wind farm, consisting of 85 turbines, is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 1.5 million Brazilian households annually.
The completion of Serra do Seridó underscores EDF Renewables' commitment to Brazil and highlights its role in the global energy transition. The project was awarded a tariff for part of its output through a 2019 auction organized by the Brazilian federal government, with the remainder sold under multi-year power purchase agreements.
Construction of the wind farm, which began in 2021, was executed in two phases and involved nearly 2,000 workers, 30% of whom were local employees. EDF Renewables has also engaged in various socio-economic development activities, such as training for farmers on restoring degraded rural areas, in collaboration with the Paraiban state company.
Béatrice Buffon, Senior Executive Vice President in charge of the international division and Chairman of EDF Renewables, commented, “The inauguration of the Serra do Seridó wind farm is an important milestone that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to a carbon-neutral future, also contributing to the decarbonization strategy of our clients.” Buffon added, “By providing sustainable energy, we contribute to the fight against climate change and promote socio-economic progress for local communities around our facilities, a crucial challenge to foster a just and sustainable energy transition.”
EDF Group has been operating in Brazil for nearly 30 years and has developed a total of 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar projects in the country. The group also operates the 402 MW Sinop hydroelectric power plant and the 827 MW Norte Fluminense and 565 MW Marlim Azul combined cycle gas turbine power plants. Recently, EDF secured its first project in the electricity transmission sector and is advancing in storage solutions.
