Equinor, through its subsidiary Rio Energy, has acquired the 230MW Esquina do Vento wind project in Brazil from Vestas and placed an order for turbines at the site.
Vestas said it will supply 51 V163-4.5MW wind turbines and provide operations and maintenance services under a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 agreement. Installation is scheduled to begin in March 2027, with completion expected by the end of the same year at the project located in Rio Grande do Norte.
The transaction represents the first collaboration between Equinor, Rio Energy and Vestas in Brazil, as the companies expand their presence in the country’s renewable energy sector. The Esquina do Vento Wind Project is expected to contribute to Brazil’s growing wind power capacity.
“We look forward to working together with Vestas on the Esquina do Vento wind project – an important milestone for Rio Energy and our continued commitment to Brazil’s renewable energy market. Despite current challenges, we believe onshore wind has tremendous potential to deliver reliable, clean, affordable power and create lasting value for communities and customers across Brazil,” said Roberto Colindres, chief executive of Rio Energy.
“The Esquina do Vento wind project sends a clear signal of confidence in Brazil’s wind market and marks another step in the sector’s recovery. We are honored that Equinor and Rio Energy have chosen to rely on Vestas’ technology and execution capabilities for this project,” said Eduardo Ricotta, chief executive of Vestas Latin America.
Once operational, the project is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 520,000 homes in Brazil.
