Women in energy: essential for business and society
Rio de Janeiro, March 31st, 2022 – Traditionally male, the energy sector has registered an increase in female participation, but equal opportunities and space are still far from necessary. To have an idea, a study presented by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) indicates that the areas of energy in general and oil and gas […]
Ventos da Bahia Wind power plant opens educational space in Bonito
Rio de Janeiro, February 22nd, 2022 – The Youth in Action educational space, launched by phases 1 and 2 of the Ventos da Bahia Wind power plant – which has EDF Renewables do Brasil as one of the controllers – was inaugurated in Cabeceira do Brejo, in municipality of Bonito. The initiative, created through the […]
André Salgado assumes the position of CEO of EDF Renewables do Brasil and Director of Latam
Rio de Janeiro, January 21st, 2022 – Graduated in electrical engineering and with 30 years of expertise in the energy sector, the executive leaves the position of director for South America at Framatome, an EDF Group company. Salgado has experience in nuclear generation activities and from renewable sources such as biomass, small and medium hydroelectric […]
EDF Renewables starts works on the Serra de Seridó wind farm in Paraíba
Rio de Janeiro, December 9th, 2021 – EDF Renewables, a leader in renewable energies, has started work on the Serra de Seridó wind farm, its first venture in Paraíba. The planned investment is R$ 1 billion (50% via Northeast Bank). The total generation power of the new power plant will be 242 MW, equivalent to […]
EDF Renewables do Brasil is among the TOP 10 of energy in the Maiores & Melhores (Biggest & Best)
Rio de Janeiro, November 8th, 2021 – EDF Renewables is among the 10 largest companies in the country in the energy segment, according to Maiores & Melhores, the main yearbook of economic and business performance in the country, produced by Exame magazine with consultancy from the Ibmec. The company is in the 9th position among […]
Pirapora Solar Complex donation benefits around 320,000 people in Pará and Amazonas
Rio de Janeiro, September 27th, 2021 – The Pirapora Photovoltaic Power Plants (MG), controlled by EDF Renewables and Omega Energia, donated more than BRL 1.17 million to support UNICEF’s emergency actions in the fight against Covid-19 in the states of Rio de Janeiro. Amazonas and Pará. The donation, made through the BNDES’ Social Investments for […]
EDF Renewables and Eneva close PPA for the purchase and sale of renewable energy
Rio de Janeiro, September 1st, 2021 – Eneva signed a long-term agreement with EDF Renewables for the purchase of renewable energy, which opens up space for the integrated gas and electricity company to operate in the Free Energy Market through from encouraged sources. According to Camila Schoti, Eneva’s General Commercialization Manager, the partnership with EDF […]
EDF Renewables starts operating the wind power plant that will supply Braskem’s demand.
Rio de Janeiro, May 5th, 2021 – The Folha Larga Norte Wind Complex, located in Campo Formoso (BA), is the third EDF Renewables project to start operating in Brazil. With an investment of more than R$ 1.5 billion, Folha Larga Norte has 2 phases that total 82 wind turbines and 344 MW of installed capacity, […]
EDF Pulse Award announces winners of the 2nd Brazilian edition
Rio de Janeiro, April 15th, 2021 – The EDF Group revealed yesterday, in a digital event, the two winners of the 2nd edition of the EDF Pulse Brasil Award, which recognized innovative projects by national startups with smart solutions for the challenges of cities and industries . The projects were evaluated by a jury of […]
Pirapora Solar Complex donates more than BRL 1.17 million to fight COVID-19
Rio de Janeiro, January 18th, 2021 – EDF Renewables and Omega Energia donated more than BRL 1.17 million, through the Pirapora Photovoltaic Plants (MG), to support the prevention of Covid-19 in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Pará. This initiative will benefit migrant and homeless populations; indigenous villages; children and teenagers, as well as their […]
