Brazilian renewable energy developer Casa dos Ventos has agreed with Danish turbine maker Vestas on an 828-megawatt wind power project in the south-central region of the northeastern state of Piauí, the companies said.
The Dom Inocêncio wind complex will comprise 184 V150 turbines, each with a capacity of 4.5 megawatts, and represents the latest phase of cooperation between the two companies in Brazil’s renewable energy sector.
Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2026, with full commissioning planned for 2028. Vestas will supply the turbines, oversee construction and provide 25 years of operation and maintenance services under an Active Output Management 5000 agreement, the companies said.
The developers described the project as the first significant new investment in Brazil’s wind power market since 2023, signalling a revival of large-scale developments following a period of reduced activity.
Total investment in the project is expected to exceed 5 billion reais ($1 billion). Once operational, the complex is projected to generate enough electricity to supply around 2 million homes.
During construction and operation, the project is expected to create more than 8,500 direct and indirect jobs, while also supporting local suppliers and service providers, according to the companies.
“Through our partnership with Vestas, we are bringing solutions that deliver the reliability and performance required for a project of this magnitude,” said Lucas Araripe, executive director of Casa dos Ventos.
Vestas’ Latin America president Eduardo Ricotta said the agreement reinforced the company’s role in Brazil’s energy transition. “Receiving Casa dos Ventos’ trust once again for a project of this magnitude is a great source of pride for us,” he said.
