The regions with the best wind resources in Brazil are in the north east and in the south of the country. Each State has its own characteristics and the wind industry is developing in different ways in the different regions. In the less developed North East of Brazil, there is an emphasis on the role of the wind industry (including wind equipment manufacturing) in job creation.

Click on the maps for more information on individual states.

Bahia

A large state in the North East of Brazil (capital city: Salvador), Bahia is vying to become a wind manufacturing hub. In terms of projects, wind development is focused on the 'semi arid' areas.

The State of Bahia is a sponsor of BWEC 2012 and hosts a special session on Day 2 of BWEC 2012.

More information on Bahia from the BWEC Blog

Ceará

Ceará, in the North East of Brazil (capital city: Fortaleza) is home to a host of wind manufacturing companies and many projects  are being developed in the state.

The State of Ceará is a spoonsor of BWEC 2012 and hosts a special session on Day 2 of BWEC 2012.

More information on Ceará from the BWEC Blog

Pernambuco

Pernambuco is emerging as an important state for manufacturing companies in the wind industry, thanks to its harbour infrastructure.

The State of Pernambuco is a sponsor of BWEC 2012 and hosts a special session on Day 2 of BWEC 2012.

More information on Pernambuco from the BWEC Blog

Rio Grande do Norte

Rio Grande do Norte, the home of CERNE, is a key state in terms of wind technology development in Brazil - and it is also the site of valuable wind resources.

Rio Grande do Norte will be represented on the BWEC 2012 programme.

More information on Rio Grande do Norte from the BWEC Blog

Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul, in the south of the country, has excellent wind resources and was a leader in wind project development in Brazil.

More information on Rio Grande do Sul from the BWEC Blog