Deal #8735 Version 90498 Version 92700
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2021, current] 2743 ha
  • [2012, current] 2743 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2021, current] 2743 ha
  • [2015, current] 2743 ha
Comment on land area
The six wind farms that make up the Morrinhos Wind Complex occupy approximately 2,743.70 hectares. 145 hectares belonging to the Comunidade Tradicional de Fecho e Fundo de Pasto of Fazenda Quina. Another 134.72 hectares are in the Comunidade Tradicional de Fecho e Fundo de Pasto de Belas and the remainder belongs to properties belonging to people from other regions. Of the total 2,473.70 hectares of the project, 1,961.74 hectares have the remaining coverage of Caatinga shrub-tree. Another 388.13 hectares are covered by Caatinga Shrub and 123.83 hectares correspond to anthropized areas, with the suppression of vegetation occurring only in the areas where the wind turbines will be installed and in the areas for the implantation and widening of the access roads.
The six wind farms that make up the Morrinhos Wind Complex occupy approximately 2,743.70 hectares. 145 hectares belonging to the Comunidade Tradicional de Fecho e Fundo de Pasto of Fazenda Quina. Another 134.72 hectares are in the Comunidade Tradicional de Fecho e Fundo de Pasto de Belas and the remainder belongs to properties belonging to people from other regions. Of the total 2,473.70 hectares of the project, 1,961.74 hectares have the remaining coverage of Caatinga shrub-tree. Another 388.13 hectares are covered by Caatinga Shrub and 123.83 hectares correspond to anthropized areas, with the suppression of vegetation occurring only in the areas where the wind turbines will be installed and in the areas for the implantation and widening of the access roads. The wind farms are located in “Area 5: Serra do Tombador”, an area identified in the “Atlas Eólico Bahia” (published by the government of the state of Bahia in partnership with private and public companies active in the sector in 2013) as promising areas for the implementation of wind projects. In the municipality there are 11 agrarian reform settlements registered with the National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform (Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma Agrária INCRA), all of which were established after 2001. In addition to the areas of agrarian reform settlements, in Campo Formoso there are other traditional communities such as "Comunidades de Fundos e Fechos de Pasto (CFFP)" and Black Rural Quilombolas. According to the Mapping of Comunidades de Fundos e Fechos de Pasto (CFFP) in the state of Bahia (2020), in the municipality of Campo Formoso there are 20 Quilombola Rural Black Communities and 22 Fundo e Fecho de Pasto Associations.
Intention of investment
  • [2021, current] Renewable energy unspecified (2743 ha)
  • [2012, current] Wind farm (2743 ha)
Negotiation status
  • [2012, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
  • [2012] Concluded (Contract signed)
  • [2019] Concluded (Change of ownership)
  • [2012, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
The concession started in 2012 (five wind farms). The Ventos de Guarás I started the concession in 2014.
Implementation status
  • [2015, current] In operation (production)
  • [2015, current] In operation (production)
  • [2024] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
The operation started in 2015 and 2016.
The project is still in operation in 2024.
Operating company
Comment on investment chain
There are six wind farms in the complex, each with a name and a responsible company. All companies belong to Atlantic Energias Renováveis S.A. Atlantic Energias Renováveis was sold in 2019 to the company CGN Brazil Energy which, in turn, is a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Group.
There are six wind farms in the complex, which are all operated by CGN Brazil Energy, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Group. The complex was operated by Atlantic Energias Renováveis S.A. until 2019 when the company was sold to CGN Brazil Energy.
Electricity generation
  • [2024-03-30, current] On-shore wind turbines
    Number of turbines: 90 Currently installed capacity: 180 MW

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Administrative region
Location
Campo Formoso, BA, 44790-000, Brasil
Point
Lat: -10.50779
Lng: -40.32309
Description
Wind complex formed by six wind farms, totaling 90 wind turbines. Access to the complex is via the BA-220 and BA-144 highways.
Facility name
Complexo Eólico Morrinhos
Comment
Municipality located in the Center-North of Bahia. The wind farm is located in “Area 5: Serra do Tombador”, an area identified in the “Atlas Eólico Bahia” (published by the government of the state of Bahia in partnership with private and public companies active in the sector in 2013) as promising areas for the implementation of wind projects. In the municipality there are 11 agrarian reform settlements registered with the National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform (Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma Agrária INCRA), all of which were established after 2001. In addition to the areas of agrarian reform settlements, in Campo Formoso there are other traditional communities such as "Comunidades de Fundos e Fechos de Pasto (CFFP)" and Black Rural Quilombolas. According to the Mapping of Comunidades de Fundos e Fechos de Pasto (CFFP) in the state of Bahia (2020), in the municipality of Campo Formoso there are 20 Quilombola Rural Black Communities and 22 Fundo e Fecho de Pasto Associations.

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Coordinates
Point
Lat: -10.5833
Lng: -40.6375
Facility name
Ventos da Andorinha

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Coordinates
Point
Lat: -10.6286
Lng: -40.6858
Facility name
Ventos de Campo Formoso 1

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Coordinates
Point
Lat: -10.5583
Lng: -40.5692
Facility name
Ventos de Campo Formoso 2

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Coordinates
Point
Lat: -10.6061
Lng: -40.6545
Facility name
Ventos de Guarás 1

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Coordinates
Point
Lat: -10.5695
Lng: -40.6292
Facility name
Ventos de Morrinhos

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Coordinates
Point
Lat: -10.5583
Lng: -40.5692
Facility name
Ventos do Sertão

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File
Type
Other
Research Paper / Policy Report

Data source #Zx7aNBwl

Type
Other
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
Sistema de Informações de Geração da Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (SIGA/ANEEL)
Date
2021
Comment on data source
Official government data on the wind farms.

Data source #RIwCuGt4

Type
Other
Research Paper / Policy Report
Publication title
Conflict report between CGN Brazil Energy and the Community of Fundo and Fecho de Pasto Fazenda Quina - Campo Formoso, Bahia

Data source #oHErPcYD

File
Type
Government sources
Url
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No
Publication title
Complexo Eólico Morrinhos
Date
2024-03-30

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File
Type
Research Paper / Policy Report
Url
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No
Publication title
A apropriação privada dos ventos e os conflitos territoriais no Nordeste brasileiro
Date
2022

Data source #O7RvrUjZ

File
Type
Media report
Url
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No
Publication title
Morrinhos wind farm
Date
2023-12-03

Data source #1couAzQO

File
Type
Media report
Url
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No
Publication title
Datos Generales
Date
2024-03-31