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Equinor Ignites Brazil's First Hybrid Solar-Wind Power
9 Dec
Summary
- Equinor launched Brazil's first hybrid solar-wind power complex.
- The facility integrates 140MW solar with 223MW wind capacity.
- The hybrid model enhances grid stability and reduces costs.
Equinor, through its Brazilian subsidiary Rio Energy, has commenced operations at the Serra da Babilônia solar facility, marking a significant milestone as Brazil's first hybrid solar-wind power complex. This innovative facility integrates 140MW of solar capacity with 223MW of wind power, creating a robust and reliable energy generation system.
The co-location of solar and wind projects allows for electricity generation across different times of the day and seasons, thereby mitigating intermittency issues and enhancing overall grid stability. Equinor highlights that such hybrid projects are crucial for developing a competitive power business.
Furthermore, the Serra da Babilônia complex benefits from substantial operational synergies due to shared infrastructure between the solar and wind components, reducing material costs. The facility is projected to generate 236GWh of electricity annually, sufficient to power approximately 143,000 Brazilian households, with energy marketed domestically via Equinor's trading arm, Danske Commodities.
