The largest portfolio of renewable projects in Brazil

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We’ve carried out the most extensive measurement campaign for renewable energy resources worldwide, and developed the largest wind and solar energy portfolio in Brazil.

Our high-quality portfolio has enabled us to develop one in three wind energy parks currently operating in the country and qualifies us to continue being a benchmark for consumers in search of clean and competitive energy solutions.

New Perspectives

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We know that energy is achieved through a combination of multiple joint efforts, as such, we invest in social initiatives and projects that promote and improve the quality of life in communities where we operate.

Transform, ation

Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and the largest developers of renewable energy generation projects in Brazil.

Through technology, innovation and customized solutions, we offer support in energy transition to consumers seeking to achieve sustainable and affordable energy supply.

We offer clean, renewable and affordable energy. Count on us to guide you through developing your business in a sustainable, cost-effective and predictable manner.

Contract the best energy

By analyzing solutions that extend beyond energy, ranging from self-sufficient production to on-site project execution, among others, we are able to offer custom-built models that meet your consumption needs.

Discover our custom made solutions

Get to know some cases involving consumer’s in different sectors with varied profiles who adopted our model and became our partners.

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Sustaina, bility

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A maior carteira de projetos renováveis do Brasil

Realizamos a mais extensa campanha de medição de recursos renováveis do mundo, formando a maior carteira de projetos de energia eólica e solar do Brasil. Eles se destacam pela escala, eficiência e confiabilidade de geração.

A qualidade desse portfólio nos permitiu desenvolver um em cada três parques eólicos em operação no país e nos qualifica para seguir como referência no atendimento de consumidores que buscam energia limpa e competitiva.

de perspectivas

Sabemos que energia é resultado da união de muitos esforços. Investimos em iniciativas e projetos sociais e ambientais que promovem a melhoria da qualidade de vida das comunidades onde atuamos.

Transform, ação

A Casa dos Ventos é a maior desenvolvedora de projetos de geração através de fontes renováveis do Brasil.

Por meio de inovação, tecnologia e soluções customizadas, apoiamos consumidores na transição energética para um suprimento sustentável e de baixo custo.

Oferecemos energia limpa, renovável e de baixo custo. Conte conosco para apoiar o desenvolvimento sustentável de seu negócio, com economia e previsibilidade.

Contrate a melhor energia

Avaliamos soluções além da energia para oferecer o modelo mais adequado ao seu perfil de consumo, desde autoprodução a projetos on-site, entre outros.

Conheça soluções customizadas

Conheça casos de consumidores de diferentes setores e perfis que aderiram a nosso modelo e se tornaram parceiros.

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Sustenta, bilidade

São Paulo, November 10, 2020 – Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in the country, has just joined the Global Compact's Brazil Network, a United Nations (UN) initiative to mobilize the business community in the adoption and promotion, in its business practices, of Ten Principles universally accepted in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. With the creation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Global Compact also assumed the mission of engaging the private sector in this new agenda.

“This is another step by Casa dos Vento towards a more sustainable future. Our activity is focused on helping companies make an energy transition to clean and sustainable energy through wind and solar parks. In addition to responsibility for the environment, we are committed to other principles of the pact, which involve human rights, equality of work and measures against corruption”, says Lucas Araripe, director of new business at Casa dos Ventos.

Among the other actions are training aimed at avoiding all forms of discrimination and harassment, and a hiring process that respects the individuality of candidates. Preferably, the company chooses to hire local employees and suppliers as a way to encourage the economic and social development of the communities in which it operates.

Created in 2000, the Global Compact was conceived by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and gives members access to tools that will help to expand Casa dos Ventos' involvement with sustainability issues and discussions in the area. It also makes it possible to participate in local and international programs, including groups that lead projects in the areas of Water, Food and Agriculture, Anti-corruption, Human Rights and Labor, Energy and Climate and ODS. With more than 13 thousand participants in almost 170 countries, the initiative has more than 800 members in Brazil, a country that has the third largest network in the world.

As part of the Global Compact, Casa dos Ventos commits to annually reporting progress against the 10 principles. Thus, the initiative encourages the constant evolution of internal sustainability practices. Companies that want to take part can find more information at www.pactoglobal.org.br.

**About Casa dos Ventos**

Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and largest investor in the development of wind projects in Brazil. In the market for over ten years, it is responsible for developing the largest number of projects that traded energy in regulated auctions and in the free contracting environment in the country. In addition to having developed approximately 30% of all projects under implementation or operation in the country, the company holds the largest portfolio of wind projects in Brazil. The company's wind projects are located in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Bahia and Piauí.

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With environmental preservation as part of its main business model, the company is committed to the UN Global Compact and its Ten Universal Principles

Casa dos Ventos joins the Brazil Network of the Global Compact

Casa dos Ventos becomes part of the Brazil Network of the Global Compact, an initiative of the United Nations

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During the implementation phase of a wind farm, we carefully analyze social and environmental changes and possible occurrences, establishing the main actions to prevent, compensate or mitigate their effects.

To better explain how we operate, we list some environmental changes and the actions we put into practice to ensure the safety of nature in the regions where we develop our projects:

● Increase in vehicular traffic, risk of traffic accidents: improve and signpost access roads; travel at low speed and with lights on; inform the population of the itineraries.

● Dust and noise emission by traffic: cover buckets and drive at low speed; discipline work schedules; preventive maintenance on vehicles.

● Suppression of vegetation and direct soil exposure: carry out deforestation only in licensed areas and carry out forest replacement: implement the Erosion Control Plan; conserve native vegetation in areas where there is no need for intervention.

● Temporary chasing and accidents involving wild animals: promotion of awareness actions with workers; slow speed traffic; implementation of the Fauna Rescue and Rescue Program and the Fauna Monitoring Program.

● Interference in birds and bats: arrangement of wind turbines in spaced lines; use of modern equipment; implement the Fauna Monitoring Program.

● Noise emission: provide adequate distance from homes; prioritize equipment that emit low noise levels; implement the Noise Monitoring Program.

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During the implementation phase of a wind farm, we carefully analyze social and environmental changes and possible occurrences, establishing the main actions to prevent, compensate or mitigate their effects.

Actions for the environment

São Paulo, December 21, 2020 – Vestas, the global leader in sustainable solutions, announces a 360 MW agreement with Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in the country. In total, 80 turbines with an Optimized Power Mode of 4.5 MW for the V150-4.2 MW will be installed in the Babilônia project, located in the municipalities of Morro do Chapéu and Várzea Nova, in Bahia.

The fourth contract between the companies in just two years, the new agreement takes them to surpass the 1.5 GW mark in orders. In this way, Casa dos Ventos reinforces its position as the biggest Vestas client in Latin America and one of the biggest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil.

“The partnership with Casa dos Ventos is marked by the vision we share for a sustainable future and this request is another step that we are taking together towards this goal. With this deal, Vestas reaches 1.3 GW in orders for the 4.5 MW Optimized Power Mode for the V150-4.2 MW in less than two months after its announcement. This shows that the new power mode is capable of providing competitive energy costs and will follow the same successful path in the country as the V150-4.2 MW”, says Gustavo Fagundes de Andrade, Senior Sales Manager at Vestas in Brazil.
A large part of the renewable energy generated by the wind farm will be used by Casa dos Ventos to supply energy to corporate clients. A portion of this energy will be allocated to the regulated market as a result of the A-6 Auction, held in 2019. Vestas will also be responsible for operation and maintenance services for the next 20 years under a full scope service regime with guaranteed energy availability (AOM5000).

“The 1.5 GW that we achieved with this fourth contract reinforces Casa dos Ventos' leadership in the sector and reaffirms our commitment to the energy transition in Brazil, but also on a global scale. The parks that received or will receive this equipment will generate enough energy to include them among the largest in the world, in addition to economic development for the country”, comments Lucas Araripe, director of new business at Casa dos Ventos.

The delivery of the wind turbines is expected to take place from the second half of 2022, with commissioning scheduled for the second quarter of 2023.

**Successful Partnership**

The first contract signed between the companies was in 2018. At the time, Vestas supplied 36 wind turbines for the Folha Larga wind farm, in Bahia, with 151 MW of installed capacity. In 2019, the partnership resulted in another 120 turbines and 504 MW for Phase I of the Rio do Vento complex and, in the third contract, announced in December of this year, there were another 120 and 534 MW for Phase II of the project, which is expected to start commercial operation in 2023.

**On the path to sustainable electrification**

The energy transition is one of the main focuses of Casa dos Ventos, which offers solutions for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint. This movement is a great trend, not only worldwide, but in Brazil: a survey by the Statkraft consultancy shows that, by 2030, 20% of Brazilian electrification is expected to come from wind and solar sources, which could reach 35% by 2050 .

“Wind energy brings with it a great potential for transformation, both from the point of view of sustainability and social development, promoting the inclusion and development of less favored regions. Casa dos Ventos works by helping clients achieve their sustainability goals and enhancing the positive impact of clean and sustainable energy production”, concludes Lucas Araripe.

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Fourth contract in two years foresees 360MW for project in Bahia

Vestas and Casa dos Ventos surpass the 1.5 GW mark in renewable energy generation

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Last week, Brazil exceeded 20 GW of installed wind energy capacity. To reach this milestone, which is a source of great pride, the wind industry bet on the source and worked so that more than 750 wind farms and 8,800 wind turbines were currently in operation. About 30% of these projects in operation in the country were developed by Casa dos Ventos, including Rio do Vento, one of the largest wind farms in the world. [Check the balance here](http://abeeolica.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021_11_InfoVento23.pdf) prepared by @abeeólica, which brings updated data on the sector.

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Last week, Brazil exceeded 20 GW of installed wind energy capacity.

Wind exceeds 20 GW of installed capacity in Brazil

Wind energy is produced from the force of the winds and is generated by means of wind turbines. In them, the force of the wind is captured by propellers connected to a turbine that drives an electric generator. It is abundant, renewable and clean energy.

Although it looks new, wind energy has been used for over 3,000 years. In the past, it was used through mills, which were used to pump or drain water, grind grain and other activities that depended on mechanical strength. Over time, they started to use the force of the winds not only to generate mechanical force, but also electrical energy. With technological advances, wind turbines became able to generate a greater amount of energy, until the first wind farms appeared.

**How ​​it works?**

A wind system can be used in two applications:

1. Isolated systems, which store energy in batteries, commonly used in residential and smaller scale applications

2. Grid-integrated systems that deliver energy directly to the grid, usually on a larger scale and for commercial purposes

There is also an offshore application, which is a system for the production of wind energy installed at sea, which takes advantage of off-shore winds and uses electrical networks to transmit energy to the continent.

**Wind Energy in Brazil**

In Brazil, the first wind energy turbine was installed in Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, in 1992. At the time, electricity generation corresponded to 10% of the energy generated and consumed on the island. This saved 70 thousand liters of diesel oil per year.

In 2020, Brazil reached 10.8 GW of wind energy in operation, representing 7.1% of the Brazilian electricity matrix, reaching 9th place in wind generation in the world.

With the wind farms currently under construction, the country will have approximately 700 wind farms in operation in the coming years, **of which around 30% will have been developed by Casa dos Ventos**. These parks will have an installed capacity of more than 19 GW and will represent around 10% of all energy produced in Brazil.

By 2024, the country's installed capacity will reach 24 GW, according to a projection by the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy (ABEEólica), which considers auctions already held and contracts signed in the Free Energy Market.

The growth of wind power in Brazil has been expressive, but if we analyze its potential, we still have a lot to explore. According to studies by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), Brazil has a potential of 300 GW of wind generation, which corresponds to 2.2 times the Brazilian electricity matrix.

Wind energy is produced from the force of the winds and is generated by means of wind turbines. In them, the force of the wind is captured by propellers connected to a turbine that drives an electric generator. It is abundant, renewable and clean energy.

Wind Energy

Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind and solar projects in the country, signed an energy purchase and sale agreement (PPA) with bp, one of the largest energy groups in the world. The supply of this contract will come through the Rio do Vento Complex, currently under construction by Casa dos Ventos in Rio Grande do Norte.

Lasting 15 years, above the industry average, the contract provides for supply starting in 2023 and demonstrates the commitment that the two companies assume together to support the energy transition in Brazil. "We live in a time of change, in which companies are increasingly aware of and engaged with sustainability, at the same time that renewable sources already present themselves as the most economically competitive, creating an ideal scenario for this transition", says Lucas Araripe , Director of New Business at Casa dos Ventos. “This partnership with bp proves the consolidation of this movement and allows us to help an even larger number of clients in their ESG goals”, he adds.

In its first year of operation in Brazil, bp Comercializadora de Energia develops differentiated solutions for its free market customers. "Our strategy is to be the link between energy generators and consumers, as they generate and consume, sell and buy energy in different ways, creating opportunities for both to benefit from our risk management capabilities and diversified product portfolio . Our strong balance sheet and credit rating allow us to supply energy from a variety of sources at competitive prices. The contract with Casa dos Ventos demonstrates bp's long-term commitment to Brazil and our focus on the energy transition”, says Felipe Quaresma, bp's Head of Energy Origination.

When in full commercial operation, Rio do Vento will be one of the largest wind farms in the world, with an installed capacity of more than 1 GW. “The wind resource in Rio do Vento is a world reference”, says Lucas Araripe. “In addition to the high and constant speed, the winds are unidirectional. By combining this exceptional wind with the large scale of the project, a very competitive energy generation cost is reached”.

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**About bp**
The group is a leader in the energy sector and is present in over 70 countries. In 2020, bp announced its ambition to be carbon neutral by 2050 or earlier, and to help the world reach the same milestone. The company has been in Brazil for over 60 years and operates in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, distribution of aviation fuels by Air bp, lubricants through Castrol, energy trading with bp Comercializadora de Energia, in addition to to operate via joint ventures in biofuels and bioenergy (bp Bunge Bioenergia), fuel tanking and logistics (OPLA), solar energy (Lightsource bp), thermoelectric generation (GNA) and distribution of marine fuels (NFX).

**About Casa dos Ventos**
Casa dos Ventos is the largest developer of energy generation projects from renewable sources in Brazil. A pioneer in the sector, the company was responsible for the largest exploratory campaign for wind resources ever undertaken in the world and for the development of one in every three wind farms in operation in the country. The company's trajectory is marked by investment in innovation, technology and customized solutions, in order to support the energy transition of consumers towards a sustainable, competitive and inclusive supply. To ensure its growth strategy, Casa dos Ventos has a portfolio of wind and solar projects with more than 17 GW of installed power. The company formally adhered to the Global Compact and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and operates with the best ESG practices, preserving local biomes, transforming the realities of the communities where it operates and contributing to a low-carbon economy.

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Lasting 15 years, the agreement provides for bp Comercializadora's customers to be supplied with clean energy at a competitive cost

Casa dos Ventos and bp sign a long-term energy purchase and sale agreement

**São Paulo, November 8, 2021** – ADM's global commitment to reducing carbon emissions takes a significant step forward in the Brazilian operation. For the first time, the company will invest in wind energy to supply seven plants installed in the country: Campo Grande (MS), Rondonópolis (MT), Santos (SP), Joaçaba (SC), Porto Franco (MA), Três Corações and Uberlândia (both in MG). The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed with Casa dos Ventos, the company with the largest portfolio of wind and solar generation projects in the country. of the contract.

The agreement will rely on the energy to be generated at the Babilônia Sul Wind Farm, located in Morro do Chapéu and Várzea Nova, in Bahia, and will provide an annual emission reduction of 19,000 metric tons of CO2, thus contributing to combat the climate changes. "This is an important step for us to advance in the consumption of clean energy with self-generation projects and reinforces sustainability in a prominent position in the company's business strategy", declares Domingo Lastra, president of ADM for Latin America, noting that the company also uses renewable energy source in other units, such as the Campo Grande, Rondonópolis, Joaçaba and Villeta plants, where ADM plants trees to supply the boiler burning using 100% reforested eucalyptus chips.

The director of New Business at Casa dos Ventos, Lucas Araripe, highlights the companies' commitment to the ESG principles as one of the main drivers of the expansion of the renewable matrix today. “Through partnerships like this, we are including around 1.5 GW of renewable energy in the Brazilian matrix by 2023, and we are prepared to support companies in their energy transition as a strategic partner”. The executive also says that, to expand the offer of wind and solar energy, the company is going to invest in hybrid parks. "We bet on the complementarity of sources to enhance the generation capacity of the projects".

**Environmental goals** – The use of clean energy helps ADM achieve the environmental goals set out in the company's internal program ***Strive 35*** – an ambitious plan to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 2035 by 25%; reduce energy intensity by 15%, reduce water use intensity by 10% and achieve a 90% landfill diversion rate. “We are aware of our carbon footprint in our operations and in the supply chain. We have a sustainability policy that establishes a set of environmental goals, which are revised year after year and we join forces to meet them”, comments Diego Di Martino, sustainability leader ADM Latam. In addition, the company is also committed to developing a global strategy, focused on improving community well-being in priority watersheds, including areas with water scarcity by 2025.

**COP26** – Earlier this week, Juan Luciano, CEO of ADM, signed a declaration alongside other agribusiness giants, in which he pledged to develop until the next COP – COP27, which will be held in November next year, a roadmap of actions to contain global warming by 1.5% above pre-industrial levels. The document, which will be announced at the World Leaders Summit on Forests and Land Use during COP26, is further public evidence of ADM's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

 

**About ADM**

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**About Casa dos Ventos**

Casa dos Ventos is a Brazilian company that develops, builds and operates energy generation projects from renewable sources. Responsible for the largest wind measurement campaign ever undertaken in the world, the company has developed one in every three wind farms in operation in Brazil. The company's trajectory is marked by investment in innovation and the design of customized solutions to support consumers' energy transition to sustainable supply. To continue with its leading role in the sector, Casa dos Ventos holds the largest portfolio of wind and solar projects in Brazil. The company adhered to the UN Global Compact and works in line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and best ESG practices, preserving local biomes, developing social projects in the communities where it operates and contributing to an economy of low carbon.

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The initiative will contribute to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change

Casa dos Ventos and ADM announce agreement to supply seven plants in Brazil with wind energy

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São Paulo, May 20, 2020 – Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, signed a long-term contract for the purchase and sale of renewable energy with TIVIT, a Brazilian multinational of digital solutions, to supply wind power to its 30 offices and four data centers across the country. The agreement provides for the supply of all the company's electricity demand from 2022 through the Rio do Vento complex, located in Rio Grande do Norte.

With an installed capacity of 504 MW and an investment of R$ 2.4 billion, the Rio do Vento wind farm is formed by eight Special Purpose Entities (SPE), which makes it possible to negotiate contracts in the free market with large companies and sectors many different. In addition to supplying energy, consumers still have an option to become shareholders of the SPE, becoming self-producers and further reducing their total cost of electricity. “It works like a large condominium, where several companies benefit from the economies of scale of the project as a whole”, explained Lucas Araripe, director of New Business at Casa dos Ventos. In this way, highlights the executive, Casa dos Ventos intends to facilitate access to wind power and the self-production model for non-electric-intensive companies.

“We brought newness to the Free Contracting Environment (ACL) when we customized the parks in Rio do Vento to the different needs of our customers. We innovated by offering a privilege that was restricted to large consumers who could invest in their own plants and become self-producers. In our case, the client has the option of becoming a self-producer, with the construction and operation risks mitigated and benefiting from the scale we have brought to the complex”, says Araripe.

“Rio do Vento is a unique project. The winds that blow in the region are intense and constant, a climatic characteristic that allows us to work with contracts and rates that are much more competitive with our customers.” The predictability of tariffs in long-term contracts is also an attraction for companies, which protect themselves from price volatility”, he adds.

In addition to TIVIT, the Brazilian developer of wind projects signed a recent partnership with Vulcabras Azaleia, in the amount of R$ 150 million, which provides for the supply of 7 MW for the operations of the footwear company. According to the company, the agreement should save electricity costs in the order of 25% over the term of the contract compared to 2019 costs.

**Double capacity**
Rio do Vento has 120 V150-4.2 MW turbines from the Danish Vestas, world leader in the manufacture of wind turbines, and is located in the municipalities of Caiçara do Rio do Vento, Riachuelo, Ruy Barbosa and Bento Fernandes. The commercial operation of the complex is scheduled for the second half of 2021.

The Casa dos Ventos project is also preparing for expansion. The Potiguar wind farm will become one of the largest in the world when its capacity is doubled. In addition to duplication, the company is studying its hybridization, joining two clean and renewable sources, wind and sun. “In the second phase of Rio do Vento, we are going to take advantage of the entire structure of the first and have 1 GW in a single, more competitive cluster with optimized operation.”, concluded Araripe.

In addition to Rio do Vento and its expansion, the company is developing another 350 MW project in Bahia, also targeting long-term corporate contracts.

**Renewable energy free market**
The feasibility of renewable projects through corporate contracts is a proven trend in Brazil. There is a large number of companies that, gradually, acquire renewable energy seeking sustainable development and the decarbonization of their activities. According to a report by the consultancy Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), in 2019, the active corporate supply of clean energy jumped by 384% in the country, reaching 640 MW. Approximately one fifth of this volume was the contract signed between Casa dos Ventos and mining company Vale last year. "In addition to the growing trend of companies with sustainability goals and implementation of actions towards the energy transition to mitigate the consequences of climate change, the cost of the wind source has reached a level that this alternative is already the best also from an economic point of view" , concluded Araripe.

**About Casa dos Ventos**
Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil. In the market for over ten years, it is responsible for developing the largest number of projects that traded energy in regulated auctions and in the free contracting environment in the country. In addition to having developed approximately 30% of all projects under implementation or operation in the country, the company holds the largest portfolio of wind projects in Brazil. The company's wind projects are located in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Bahia and Piauí.

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Company seeks to support consumers towards a clean and efficient energy transition

Casa dos Ventos closes energy sale to Tivit and advances in wind project worth R$2.4 billion

São Paulo, April 26, 2021 – Casa dos Ventos, the leading company in investment in renewable energy in Brazil, donated around 100,000 personal protection equipment (PPE) and cleaning and hygiene products to the city halls of Caiçara from Rio do Vento, Riachuelo, Ruy Barbosa, Bento Fernandes and Ceará-Mirim. It is in these municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte that the company advances in the construction of the Rio do Vento Wind Power Complex. When completed, the complex will have 1,038MW of installed capacity, more than any other wind farm in operation in the world today.

Items such as N95 masks, disposable triple masks, surgical gowns, gloves, eyeglasses and thermometers are being delivered to the five cities' mayors and health secretaries over the last few weeks of April. “Our commitment to the communities where we operate is a fundamental part of our business vision and our focus on sustainability goes beyond the generation of clean energy”, says the company.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Casa dos Ventos has also adopted a series of necessary sanitary measures to protect its employees who work on the Rio do Vento works and in the operation of the parks. As the generation of electricity is an essential activity, the company has been adopting regular tests and strict protocols for distancing and protecting its employees and their families.

The Rio do Vento Wind Power Complex will have 120 wind turbines and its first phase should be completed by the end of the year. When it starts its commercial operation, in the second half of the year, its energy will be transferred to the free market, helping to avoid the emission of up to 1 million tons of CO₂ per year into the atmosphere.

**About Casa dos Ventos**
Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and the largest developer of generation projects from renewable sources in Brazil. The company was responsible for the largest exploratory campaign for wind resources ever undertaken in the world and for the development of one in three wind farms in operation in the country. The company's trajectory is marked by investment in technology, innovation and customized solutions, in order to support consumers in the energy transition towards a sustainable, competitive and inclusive supply. To ensure its growth strategy, it has a portfolio of wind and solar projects with more than 17 GW of installed power, the largest from renewable sources in Brazil. The company formally adhered to the Global Compact and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and operates with the best ESG practices, preserving local biomes, transforming the realities of the communities where it operates and contributing to a low-carbon economy.

**Learn [here](/sustentabilidade) our sustainability actions.**

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The company donated almost 100,000 items, including prevention equipment to covid-19 and cleaning and hygiene materials to city halls around the Rio do Vento Wind Farm.

Casa dos Ventos joins municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte in the fight against coronavirus

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São Paulo, June 25, 2020 – Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, signed a long-term contract for the purchase and sale of renewable energy with Anglo American, one of the largest companies in Brazil. mining in the world. The mining company will partner in the wind farms of Rio do Vento (504 MW), located in Rio Grande do Norte, becoming the first unit of the group in the world to be a self-producer of energy.

The partnership with Anglo American is the largest purchase volume of renewable energy between a final consumer and a generator in Brazil: it will be an average of 95 MW. The agreement, which runs for 20 years from 2022, will be responsible for supplying around 30% of all energy consumed by the mining company's plants in the country. "We developed a new model, in which we assume the construction and operation risks of the project and, once it starts operating, the client can exercise the option of becoming a partner in the plant and becoming a self-producer", explained Lucas Araripe, director of New Businesses at Casa dos Ventos. By qualifying as a self-producer of their energy, companies reduce their costs by exempting from sectorial charges.

With an investment of R$ 2.4 billion, Rio do Vento is made up of eight Special Purpose Entities (SPE) – three of which are destined to meet Anglo American's consumption –, which enables agreements with companies of different sizes and sectors. Recently, Casa dos Ventos announced two other contracts for the same project: Brazilian technology multinational Tivit and shoe manufacturer Vulcabras Azaleia. “Rio do Vento is a large condominium where several companies benefit from the enterprise's economies of scale, a privilege that was restricted to large self-producers and which we expanded to other companies,” said Araripe.

Rio do Vento has 120 V150-4.2 MW turbines from the Danish Vestas, world leader in the manufacture of wind turbines, and is located in the municipalities of Caiçara do Rio do Vento, Riachuelo, Ruy Barbosa and Bento Fernandes. Commercial operation is scheduled for the second half of 2021.

**Rio do Vento will have doubled capacity**
Casa dos Ventos is eyeing the expansion of the wind farm and has already started negotiations for the expansion of Rio do Vento. In the second phase (Rio do Vento II), the project will have its installed capacity doubled, reaching more than 1 GW and becoming one of the largest in the world. “Rio do Vento is a unique project. The winds that blow in the region are intense and constant, a characteristic that allows us to work with contracts and rates that are much more competitive,” said Araripe. The predictability of tariffs in long-term contracts is also an attraction for companies, which protect themselves from price volatility.

In addition to its duplication, the company is studying the hybridization of the project, joining two clean and renewable sources: wind and sun. “In the second phase, we are going to take advantage of the entire structure of the first and have a single, more competitive cluster with optimized operation”, concluded Araripe.

The company is still developing another 350 MW project in Bahia, also targeting long-term corporate contracts.

**About Casa dos Ventos**
Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil. In the market for over ten years, it is responsible for developing the largest number of projects that traded energy in regulated auctions and in the free contracting environment in the country. In addition to having developed approximately 30% of all projects under implementation or operation in the country, the company holds the largest portfolio of wind projects in Brazil. The company's wind projects are located in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Bahia and Piauí.

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Of the eight wind farms in the Rio do Vento complex (504 MW), in Rio Grande do Norte, three will be destined for the mining company through self-production

Casa dos Ventos and Anglo American sign Brazil's largest renewable energy contract

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São Paulo, July 15, 2020 – After announcing long-term agreements with technology multinational Tivit, shoe manufacturer Vulcabras Azaleia and, more recently, with mining company Anglo American, Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, it enters into a partnership with Grupo Moura, the largest battery manufacturer in South America. The agreement provides for transforming Moura's energy matrix into 100% renewable, meeting the organization's total electricity consumption from 2022 with wind energy, through the Rio do Vento complex (504 MW), in Rio Grande do Norte.

With the new partnership, Casa dos Ventos reaffirms its strategy of offering energy directly to large and medium-sized companies and reinforces its commitment to democratize access to wind power. As with the other contracts, the developer of wind projects gives the partner the opportunity to become a partner in the plant and, consequently, a self-producer of clean energy - a category that Grupo Moura joins, participating as an energy consumer and shareholder of the project through of a long-term agreement. "We have developed a customized model that meets different needs, from electricity-intensive, such as Vale, to companies with lower consumption, such as Tivit, Vulcabras Azaleia and now Grupo Moura", explained Lucas Araripe, director of New Business at Casa dos Winds.

The Rio do Vento complex is located in one of the best wind regions in Brazil and will become one of the biggest projects of the source in the country. “The unique condition of the wind resource, combined with the enterprise's economies of scale, give us the ability to offer contracts at very competitive rates,” added Araripe.

Using clean energy, the Pernambuco company will avoid the emission of 60,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, equivalent to the carbon captured by planting 360,000 trees. “We have observed a strong trend of companies seeking measures to decarbonize their activities. The wind source not only fulfills this goal, but also brings economic benefits, given that it is the source with the lowest cost of generation in Brazil”, said Araripe.

“At Grupo Moura, one of the pillars of the organizational culture is the adoption of sustainable principles and transversal respect for the Environment. All of the company's environmental policies, ranging from the correct disposal of solid waste to water reuse and energy efficiency, are guided by the best global practices. With the partnership with Casa dos Ventos in this project, our products will be manufactured and will come out using stored renewable energy, this will be an important step in the quest to reduce carbon emissions in our operations. We seek the sustainable development of the company with responsibility and pride in being a reference in Brazil”, says the director of Metals and Sustainability at Grupo Moura, Arnolfo Menezes.

Rio do Vento has 120 V150-4.2 MW turbines from the Danish Vestas, world leader in the manufacture of wind turbines, and is located in the municipalities of Caiçara do Rio do Vento, Riachuelo, Ruy Barbosa and Bento Fernandes. Commercial operation is scheduled for the second half of 2021.

**Double capacity**

Casa dos Ventos is eyeing the duplication of the wind farm and has already started negotiations for the expansion of Rio do Vento. With Rio do Vento II, the project will have its installed capacity doubled, totaling more than 1 GW and becoming one of the largest wind farms in the world.

In addition to its duplication, the company is studying the hybridization of the project, joining two clean and renewable sources: wind and sun. “For the second phase, we will take advantage of the connection infrastructure of the first and carry out the operation of the plants in an optimized manner. Rio do Vento will be one of the energy assets with the lowest cost of generation in the world. A unique opportunity for companies to reduce their carbon footprint and obtain savings in energy consumption”, concluded Araripe.

In addition to Rio do Vento and its expansion, the company is developing a third 350 MW project in Bahia, also targeting long-term corporate contracts.

**About Casa dos Ventos**

Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil. In the market for over ten years, it is responsible for developing the largest number of projects that traded energy in regulated auctions and in the free contracting environment in the country. In addition to having developed approximately 30% of all projects under implementation or operation in the country, the company holds the largest portfolio of wind projects in Brazil. The company's wind projects are located in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Bahia and Piauí.

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Renewable energy generating company signs a new long-term contract for self-production with the largest battery manufacturer in South America and expands its presence in the Free Market

Casa dos Ventos and Grupo Moura announce partnership in self-production of wind energy

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The responsibility for conducting an evaluation strategy for social projects ranges from a visit to the region to investigate local needs, meetings with the Government, interviews with residents, to identifying the resources available for carrying out the project.

Since 2014, when we started our first evaluation of social projects, we have directly promoted initiatives that improve the lives of communities, and we will continue with them.

And in the social area, as well as in the environmental area, we also act to mitigate the main changes, in order to guarantee development. Here are some examples:

● Emotional tension: fair and early compensation to families for residences in cultivated areas to be affected by the project; activation of the Social Communication Program and the Families Committee Program, creating conditions for the empowerment and fixation of man to the land, restoring his dignity and self-esteem

● Generation of jobs: hire primarily residents of the region; Technical Training Program and use of local labor.

● New opportunities and economy in the region: prioritize the acquisition of goods and services from local suppliers, such as accommodation, transport, food and property rental.

If you want to know more about our work, stay tuned in our official channels on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/casadosventos/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/casadosventosenergiasrenovaveis) , [Twitter](https://twitter.com/acasadosventos) and [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/casa-dos-ventos-energias-renov-veis/). It is there that we update and inform everyone about the actions carried out in the social and environmental areas.

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The responsibility for conducting an evaluation strategy for social projects ranges from a visit to the region to investigate local needs, meetings with the Government, interviews with residents, to identifying the resources available for carrying out the project.

Actions for society

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If you own land close to areas where wind projects are being developed or believe that your region has the potential to generate energy from wind, know that Casa dos Ventos has the largest number of measuring towers and meteorological stations in Brazil . At the right time, a duly identified representative of ours will come to you to talk, get to know the terrain better and clarify doubts.

**How ​​it works**

During the wind measurement and development phase of the project, the owner of the property is already paid for granting us the right to carry out our studies. In a later stage, the landowner who installs a wind turbine will receive a monthly percentage of the sale of the energy produced on his property.

If you are contacted by Casa dos Ventos to explore the potential of your property, a series of questions may arise. With this in mind, we recommend reading our brochure that answers, point by point, the most common doubts of those who want to become a partner of Casa dos Ventos.

**Benefits**

As a partnership relationship, as we develop the structures for clean energy generation, landowners and their communities also benefit because:

● We are committed to the land tenure regularization of the properties that will be part of the wind farm.

● Rural landowners receive remuneration for the lease and use of their properties.

● Wind farms are compatible with other land uses. That is, the land owner can normally continue to carry out livestock and agricultural activities.

● We invested in local infrastructure, improving roads and accesses that will be used to transport equipment and move cargo during the construction of parks (yes, that's why we invest in awareness initiatives to avoid accidents), but which remain a legacy for municipalities and lands where we are present.

● The construction and operation of the wind farm generates many new jobs and brings indirect investments in areas such as transport, food, hotels, health and tourism.

The energy generated by the wind, in addition to being renewable, because it is always available, is clean, as it does not pollute the environment, and does not affect the routine of any community.

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If you own land close to areas where wind projects are being developed or believe that your region has the potential to generate energy from wind, know that Casa dos Ventos has the largest number of measuring towers and meteorological stations in Brazil .

Partnership with land owners

São Paulo, January 17, 2018 – Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, announces that it has signed a long-term energy supply contract with Vale SA for the Folha Larga Sul wind farm , located in Campo Formoso, Bahia. With an installed capacity of 151.2 MW, the project has contracted energy for 23 years, the longest period ever guaranteed by a wind farm in the country. Under the agreement, all investment in the plant – of R$ 750 million – is the responsibility of Casa dos Ventos. The start of commercial operation is scheduled for the first half of 2020.

The contracting model, known as bilateral PPA (Power Purchase Agreement, its acronym in English), allows large energy consumers to negotiate directly with generating companies. The agreement also provides for the possibility of Vale setting up in the future as a partner in the project.

"We developed a bespoke model, in which we are responsible for the construction and operation of the project, with our partner having the possibility of becoming a shareholder of the asset in the future, generating its own energy in the form of self-production", explained Lucas Araripe, director of New Businesses at Casa dos Ventos.

According to Araripe, bringing wind generators closer to large consumers is a global trend, since the source has become one of the cheapest ways to generate energy and meets the growing demand from companies to ensure a sustainable energy supply. "The contracting for longer terms also guarantees predictability, which is interesting in countries like Brazil, where there is high price volatility", he adds.

For the executive director of Business Support, Alexandre Pereira, the partnership with Casa dos Ventos is another step in the company's strategy of achieving 100% self-production of clean electricity in Brazil by 2030. “Today, around 60% of all the energy we consume in the country comes from self-production, coming from renewable sources”, explains Pereira. In Brazil, Vale owns or operates in partnership ten hydroelectric plants and three small power plants, in addition to a wind farm in Ceará.

The Folha Larga Sul project will have 36 state-of-the-art turbines made by the Danish company Vestas, world leader in the manufacture of wind turbines. The works begin in April of this year and have one of the first financings contracted with Banco do Nordeste (BNB) for the free market. “Folha Larga Sul is the company's first project with financing from BNB, demonstrating the bank's strong support for the sector and the evolution of conditions to support the new sales reality,” said Ivan Hong, CFO of Casa dos Ventos.

**Renewable PPAs ​​: a global trend**

Although still not widespread in Brazil, countries like the United States and several others in Europe have a large number of companies that are gradually acquiring renewable energy for their operations. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), until September 2018, the new bilateral wind and solar PPAs totaled 8.4GW of installed power in the world, representing a 70% increase compared to 2017, when 5.4GW were made viable in this mode. According to the report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in 2018, the corporate supply of clean energy exceeded 465 terawatt-hours (TWh), an amount corresponding to the total demand for electricity in France. five wind complexes aimed at the regulated market, totaling 1.1 GW of installed capacity in an investment program of R$6.5 billion. Recently, we have been looking to customize solutions and help large companies to consume energy in the most efficient and sustainable way possible. In addition to the Folha Larga Sul wind farm, we are structuring new partnerships due to our large portfolio of projects in the Northeast of the country”, concluded Araripe, noting that the self-production model also guarantees benefits in tax exemptions.

**About Casa dos Ventos**

Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil. In the market for over ten years, it is responsible for developing the largest number of projects that traded energy in regulated auctions and in the free contracting environment in the country. In addition to having developed approximately 30% of all projects under implementation or operation in the country, the company holds the largest portfolio of wind projects in Brazil. The company's wind projects are located in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Bahia and Piauí.

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In a long-term energy purchase and sale model, a 151 MW wind project is born with self-production potential. For the mining company, the partnership means another step towards the decarbonization of its energy matrix

Partnership between Vale and Casa dos Ventos brings newness to ACL

São Paulo, January 22, 2021 – Braskem signs a contract worth more than R$1 billion to purchase wind energy from Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of projects in the segment in Brazil. The corporate electricity contract (PPA) is linked to the construction of a new wind farm and provides for the supply of renewable energy for 20 years, with an estimate of avoiding the emission of around 700 thousand tons of CO2 in the period. Casa dos Ventos will be responsible for directing the investment and implementation of the new park.

“This is our fourth long-term renewable energy purchase contract, and it is the largest in volume purchased so far. Based on it, we will contribute to the construction of yet another energy generation park and strengthen the strategy of having an increasingly renewable energy matrix in our operations and in the operation of the petrochemical chain, reaffirming our commitment to sustainable development. We are committed to becoming a carbon neutral company by 2050, with the goal of reducing our emissions by 15% by 2030, and this is another step in this journey", says Gustavo Checcucci, Braskem's Energy Director.

In addition to the purchase of energy, Braskem will have the option to acquire an equity interest in the wind farms, subject to approval by the competent governance bodies, enabling the self-production regime. “We developed a bespoke model, in which we are responsible for the construction and operation of wind farms, but we leave open the possibility that our partners can become shareholders of these projects in the future. It is a model that generates benefits for everyone, especially for the country, by encouraging an energy transition model for large consumers”, explains Lucas Araripe, director of new business at Casa dos Ventos.

**Commitment to renewable energy**
In 2020, Braskem announced two other important contracts for the acquisition of renewable energy. The first agreement, announced in March, with the French multinational Voltalia, will enable the expansion of the Serra do Mel solar complex, in Rio Grande do Norte, with the capacity to generate 270 MW. The second, announced in June, is a partnership with Canadian Solar and enables the construction of a solar plant in the North of Minas Gerais, with an installed capacity of 152 MWp, enough to supply a city with 430,000 inhabitants.
At the end of 2018, the company had signed a contract with EDF Renewable to purchase wind energy, also for a period of two decades. Through these three agreements, with Voltalia, Canadian and EDF Renewable, Braskem estimates to avoid the emission of around 955,000 tons of CO2.

**Commitment to carbon neutral circular savings**
Braskem announced a public commitment to expand its efforts to become a carbon neutral company by 2050. To achieve this goal, the company's strategy considers initiatives to reduce, offset and capture carbon, as well as expand the I'm portfolio green™, which includes products focused on the circular economy, and the commitment to ensure that 1.5 million tons of plastic waste are properly disposed of in the next ten years.

Both Braskem and Casa dos Ventos formally adhered to the Global Compact and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. This partnership, together with Braskem's initiatives for the coming decades, is in line with the UN's 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement for controlling the impacts of climate change. Discover the Braskem manifest at www.braskem.com.br/macroobjetivos.

**About Casa dos Ventos**

Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and largest investor in the development of wind projects in Brazil. In the market for over ten years, it is responsible for developing the largest number of projects that traded energy in regulated auctions and in the free contracting environment in the country. In addition to having developed approximately 30% of all projects under implementation or operation in the country, the company holds the largest portfolio of wind projects in Brazil. The company's wind projects are located in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Bahia and Piauí.

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The partnership provides for the supply of energy for 20 years by Casa dos Ventos, strengthening the strategy of expanding Braskem's renewable energy matrix and contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions

Braskem and Casa dos Ventos announce an agreement for more than R$ 1 billion to supply wind energy

Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, signed a long-term contract for the purchase and sale of renewable energy with Vulcabras Azaleia, owner of the Azaleia, Dijean, Olympikus, Under Armor and Boots Vulcabras brands , to supply wind energy to the company's operations – in a volume that represents the totality of its consumption.

With an investment of R$ 2.4 billion and an installed capacity of 504 MW, the Rio do Vento wind farm, in Rio Grande do Norte, is formed by eight parks, which allows for the negotiation of contracts in the free market with large and different sectors. Repeating the model signed with mining company Vale last year, in addition to the energy purchase and sale agreement, Vulcabras Azaleia may also become a partner in the plant, so that it can appear as a self-producer of energy.

“We created a customized model that meets the different needs of companies, from electricity intensive ones, such as Vale, and even those that have less demand for electricity, but that are already thinking about decarbonising their energy,” explained Lucas Araripe, New Business director at House of the Winds. “The unique wind condition in the region, combined with the scale economies of the project, give us the ability to offer contracts at very competitive rates. In addition, our partner has the possibility of becoming a shareholder of the asset in the future, starting to enjoy the benefits of being a self-producer”, he added.

Rio do Vento has 120 V150-4.2 MW turbines from the Danish Vestas, world leader in the manufacture of wind turbines, and is located in the municipalities of Caiçara do Rio do Vento, Riachuelo, Ruy Barbosa and Bento Fernandes. The commercial operation of the complex is expected to start in the second half of 2021.

**Expansion**

The Potiguar wind farm still has the capacity for expansion and hybridization through the insertion of a solar source. The project, which starts with 504 MW, is expected to be doubled, reaching an installed capacity of 1 GW.

**Free market**

The feasibility of renewable projects through corporate contracts is a proven trend in Brazil. There is a large number of companies that, gradually, acquire renewable energy seeking sustainable development and the decarbonization of their activities. According to a report by the consultancy Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), in 2019, the active corporate supply of clean energy jumped by 384% in the country, reaching 640 MW. "In addition to the growing trend of companies with sustainability goals, the cost of wind power reached a level that this alternative is already the best also from an economic point of view," explained Araripe.

“In this new phase of Casa dos Ventos, we want to democratize access to companies that seek a clean energy transition with intelligence and efficiency”, concluded the executive. Predictability in longer term contracts is also an attraction for companies, which protect themselves from price volatility. In addition to Folha Larga Sul, Rio do Vento and its expansion, the company is developing a third project of 350 MW in Bahia, also targeting long-term corporate contracts.

Footwear consumer has the option of becoming a partner in the 504 MW Rio do Vento complex in Rio Grande do Norte, which will demand R$ 2.4 billion

Casa dos Ventos signs an agreement to supply 100% of Vulcabras' demand

**São Paulo, February 22, 2021:** Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and main investors in the renewable energy market in Brazil, received the Highlight Award given by the global consultancy Great Place to Work (GPTW) to the best companies to work in the energy sector. This was the first edition of the Destaque Energia Award, an initiative that recognizes the best companies and best people management practices in the Energy Industry.

"As a company, we are aware of our transforming role for society and we have started to play this role at home, with the appreciation, recognition and opportunities we give our employees to develop even more", celebrates Lucas Araripe, Director of New Business at the company.

Pride in the company, credibility of the leadership and collaborative spirit were the strengths of the assessment of the company.

Casa dos Ventos has also been strengthening its team in recent weeks, in order to attend to the operation of its energy trading company, which started in January. The hires include professionals with extensive experience in the sector, such as Sami Grynwald, formerly of Thymos Energia; Augusto Meireles Reis, who worked at Goldman Sachs and Louis Dreyfus; Hellen Calgaroto, who worked in the energy area for companies such as BRF and Suzano, Amanda Amorim Holanda, with a background at Comerc; and Marcus Vinicius Hernandez, who comes from the Electric Energy Commercialization Chamber. In addition, the company structured a Corporate Communication and Culture area, which includes Thyago Mathias, ex-FTI Consulting, as a director.

“We are making Casa dos Ventos an increasingly better place to work and attracting talents who are references in their areas of expertise. They come adding knowledge at a time of growth in our portfolio, with the operation of new parks and the challenge of selling increasingly competitive and customized energy to our corporate clients”, concludes Araripe.

**About Casa dos Ventos**
Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and the largest developer of generation projects from renewable sources in Brazil. The company was responsible for the largest exploratory campaign for wind resources ever undertaken in the world and for the development of one in three wind farms in operation in the country. The company's trajectory is marked by investment in technology, innovation and customized solutions, in order to support consumers in the energy transition towards a sustainable, competitive and inclusive supply. To ensure its growth strategy, it has a portfolio of wind and solar projects with more than 17 GW of installed power, the largest from renewable sources in Brazil. The company formally adhered to the Global Compact and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and operates with the best ESG practices, preserving local biomes, transforming the realities of the communities where it operates and contributing to a low-carbon economy.

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The company received the 2020 Energy Highlight Award, an initiative of the Great Place to Work® consultancy that recognizes the best people management practices in the sector
Casa dos Ventos also strengthens its team by hiring an energy trader and managing communication and culture.

Casa dos Ventos stands out among the best companies to work for in the energy sector

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Casa dos Ventos, a pioneer in the development of wind and solar projects in the country and one of the largest investors in this segment, signed two contracts for the purchase and sale of energy (PPA) with Copel Mercado Livre, marketer of the Copel Group, one of the main companies electric power plants, which add up to 13 MWm of renewable energy. The supply of part of this amount, 87 MWm, will start in 2023 and will be ensured by the Rio do Vento Wind Complex, one of the largest wind farms in the world, under construction by Casa dos Ventos, in Rio Grande do Norte. The additional 50 MWm will be allocated to the company's other generation projects.

With the formalization of negotiations between the two companies, Casa dos Ventos is about to conclude the sale of energy from 1.5 GW of projects dedicated to the free market. In addition to the two phases of Rio do Vento, which add up to 1.038 MW of power, the company also advanced in the sale of energy from Babilônia Sul, which is under development in Bahia...

“Renewable sources have highly competitive prices, in addition, we have our own portfolio of assets that place us in a privileged position in this scenario of high energy prices”, explains Lucas Araripe, director of New Business at Casa dos Ventos.

The situation reinforced the companies' concern with security and predictability of energy prices and stimulated adherence to long-term contracts, which had been growing since last year. The contracts signed between Copel and Casa dos Ventos began to take shape in 2020: the first of them was presented to the public call for proposals in July 2020, the second in response to a public notice for this year. Both were formalized in the last month.

Another factor driving negotiations in the free energy market is the worldwide trend for companies to align their operations with ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) principles. Consumer demand for sustainable energy supply promises to maintain the accelerated pace of renewable expansion in Brazil. In this context, Casa dos Ventos has become a protagonist as a provider of solutions, as it holds the largest portfolio of renewable generation projects in the country. After the successful structuring of Rio do Vento and Babilonia Sul, the company is defining the next wind farms to come off the ground and making hybrid projects viable.

“We are in the research and structuring phase of solar plants in addition to wind projects. By adding the two sources, it is possible to have a more stable generation throughout the year, in addition to making the most of the network connection structure.” advances Lucas.

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**About Casa dos Ventos**
Casa dos Ventos is the largest developer of energy generation projects from renewable sources in Brazil. A pioneer in the sector, the company was responsible for the largest exploratory campaign for wind resources ever undertaken in the world and for the development of one in every three wind farms in operation in the country. The company's trajectory is marked by investment in innovation, technology and customized solutions, in order to support the energy transition of consumers towards a sustainable, competitive and inclusive supply. To ensure its growth strategy, Casa dos Ventos has a portfolio of wind and solar projects with more than 17 GW of installed power. The company formally adhered to the Global Compact and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and operates with the best ESG practices, preserving local biomes, transforming the realities of the communities where it operates and contributing to a low-carbon economy.

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Lasting more than 10 years, the agreements are part of the growth companies' strategy in the free market

Casa dos Ventos and Copel announce long-term contracts for the purchase and sale of energy

In addition to meeting environmental licensing regulations, we have developed our own conservation areas and are supported by the community in conserving the biomes. An emblematic case is the caatinga, the only one considered exclusively Brazilian – this means that a large part of its biological heritage cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. The caatinga is also the biome in which our wind farms Rio do Vento (RN) and Folha Larga Sul (BA) are located.

As part of our commitment to conservation, mitigation and restoration, the Rio do Vento seedling nursery began construction last year and, little by little, the project has transformed the lives of the local population in the municipalities of Caiçara do Rio do Vento, Riachuelo, Ruy Barbosa, Bento Fernandes and Ceará Mirim. Housewives looking for an extra source of income found an opportunity there – and Casa dos Ventos began to count on the support of these women who know the region's flora up close. The seedlings produced in the nursery are typical species of the caatinga, such as aroeira, white aroeira, purple ipe, yellow ipe and belly.

Today, there are 15 thousand plants ready to be returned to the environment, in the surroundings of Rio do Vento. Wind turbines and native vegetation are growing together to ensure renewable energy, respect for the environment and a positive impact on the lives of communities.

Rio do Vento, which will start operating in the second half of 2021, will help to avoid the emission of 2 million tons of CO₂ per year. The local production capacity is 1,038 MW.

**The treasure of the hinterland**

At the Folha Larga Sul wind farm, installed in Campo Formoso, Bahia, our seedling nursery is contributing to the preservation of a native species of the national flora that is known as “the treasure of the sertão”: the licuri.

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Brazil's biocultural heritage, it is food and a source of income for thousands of Brazilians. Licuri oil and flour can be used for the production of food as well as soap and cosmetics. Straw is transformed into bags, hats and accessories by the skillful hands of artisans in the region.

The project has a total production capacity of 36,600 seedlings per year and employs local labor to grow this plant, which is a symbol of the sertaneja culture. About 70% of the seedlings produced in Folha Larga Sul are licuri – but braúna, angico, aroeira and umbuzeiro are also grown.

In addition to cultivating seedlings to recompose and thicken the flora, Casa dos Ventos also develops projects in partnership with associations of local producers to carry out fairs and exhibitions dedicated to licuri and its by-products.

Folha Larga Sul started operations in April 2019, and has a capacity of 151.2 MW, with 36 wind turbines. It is estimated that the wind farm avoids the emission of 300 thousand tons of CO₂ per year.

**Transforming the force of the winds into energy is the result of joining many efforts. Understand how we do this:**

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**During the implementation phase of a wind farm, we carefully analyze the socio-environmental changes and possible occurrences, establishing the main actions to prevent, compensate or mitigate their effects. See our basic actions for caring for the environment.**

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In addition to meeting environmental licensing regulations, we have developed our own conservation areas and are supported by the community in conserving the biomes.

The care of those who know each seed

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Valgroup, one of the largest plastic transformers and recyclers in the world, signed an energy purchase and sale agreement with Casa dos Ventos, leader in the development of wind projects in Brazil and holder of the largest portfolio of renewables in the country. The 15-year agreement guarantees an average volume of 25 MW for the industry, equivalent to approximately half of Valgroup's energy consumption in Brazil. The partnership was highlighted in [Agencia Estado](http://broadcast.com.br/cadernos/financeiro/?id=NEtGVVZ5VjZKM0sxaGtjK0lHb05nUT09).

The contract is in line with the company's sustainability actions: Valgroup was the first in Latin America to invest in a system for the total recovery of solvents used in its production processes, avoiding emitting polluting gases into the atmosphere. It also has the largest automated line for recycling PET bottles in the country, located in Rio de Janeiro, with the capacity to process 100 million units per month. Added to the other two plants in Spain and Mexico, they total more than 300 million containers recycled monthly.

The partnership with Casa dos Ventos will guarantee renewable energy, as of July 2023, for half of the company's production plants in Brazil. The packaging company's objective is to gradually increase this percentage. The long-term agreement consolidates Valgroup's commitment to structured ESG actions, which stands for environmental, social and corporate governance.

“Sustainability has always been part of Valgroup's history and, with this partnership, we are taking another significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint. With greater availability of wind energy, we will be able to support the development of our innovative and sustainable solutions with clean and renewable energy”, highlights Eduardo Berkovitz, Director of Institutional Relations and Compliance at Valgroup.

The energy will be generated at the Babilônia Sul Wind Farm, under construction by Casa dos Ventos in Bahia, with 360 MW of capacity. “We provide predictability as well as cost reduction through the supply of clean energy. They are customized solutions for consumers who want to efficiently decarbonise their processes and align their practices with the ESG agenda”, comments Lucas Araripe, Director of New Business at Casa dos Ventos. The agreement also makes it possible for Valgroup to become a self-producer of energy, through the acquisition of a stake in the venture.

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Partnership between Casa dos Ventos and Valgroup guarantees renewable energy for the production and recycling of packaging

Partnership between Casa dos Ventos and Valgroup

In Campo Formoso (BA), 50 families have already received Aqualuz, in the rural communities of Belas, Pouso Alegre and Baixa do Umbuzeiro. The equipment uses solar energy to make the water safe for consumption. The technology was developed by the startup Safe Drinking Water For All (SDW) and awarded by the United Nations (UN). Access to clean water is everyone's right and we believe in innovative projects that use technology to improve people's lives.

The creator of SDW, Anna Luísa Beserra from Bahia, is the first Brazilian to win the UN award aimed at young people with projects for the environment, the Young Champions of the Earth, in 2019. She developed a technology that does not require chemical substances, sophisticated filters or interventions in the water tank. Its maintenance is simple and cheap, and the equipment's average durability is 20 years.

The project is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6, of the UN 2030 Agenda, which seeks to guarantee the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. And the cooperative relationship between Casa dos Ventos, SDW and the community also unfolds in other actions for access to sanitation, such as the installation of Sanuseco in schools.

In Campo Formoso, two schools received units of this sustainable sanitary equipment. Sanuseco, developed by SDW, treats waste and transforms it into natural fertilizer, minimizing the impact on the environment, and reducing water consumption by around 25%.

Access to water and sanitation has a major impact on people's lives and the project developed by Casa dos Ventos seeks to maximize the benefits with training people and monitoring social indicators. It is estimated that the Social Return on Investment (SROI) is close to R$ 3 billion for the region, added to the actions.

Through projects like this, Casa dos Ventos reaffirms its commitment to the communities where it operates, contributing to sustainable development in semiarid regions.

**In this video, we show how the focus on sustainability of our projects goes beyond generating clean energy for companies that are contributing with us to building a green economy in the country:**

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**Our renewable energy generation projects represent more than an environmentally sustainable alternative: [understand how the social aspect is also at the heart of our business vision](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVOcRfEykPk ).**

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In Campo Formoso (BA), 50 families have already received Aqualuz, in the rural communities of Belas, Pouso Alegre and Baixa do Umbuzeiro.

Social practices that deliver results

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São Paulo, May 14, 2021 – This weekend, Casa dos Ventos starts energizing the collector substation of the Rio do Vento wind farm. Under construction in Rio Grande do Norte, Rio do Vento will have a total installed capacity of 1,038MW, more than any other park in operation in the world today.

With 120 wind turbines and 504MW of installed capacity, the first phase of implementation of the complex is scheduled to open in the second half of this year. In addition to the substation, the progress of the works already includes the entire civil engineering structure and the assembly of the first machines.

With the inauguration of the park, Casa dos Ventos will contribute to keeping wind energy at the forefront of the expansion of the electricity matrix. The renewable source is already the second most relevant in the country: for four consecutive months, it registered the greatest growth in capacity, according to a survey carried out by the National Wind Energy Agency (ANEEL). In April, another 218.45 MW of installed power from wind farms were added, representing 67% of the total increase registered in April.

**About Casa dos Ventos**
Casa dos Ventos is one of the pioneers and the largest developer of generation projects from renewable sources in Brazil. The company was responsible for the largest exploratory campaign for wind resources ever undertaken in the world and for the development of one in three wind farms in operation in the country. The company's trajectory is marked by investment in technology, innovation and customized solutions, in order to support consumers in the energy transition towards a sustainable, competitive and inclusive supply. To ensure its growth strategy, it has a portfolio of wind and solar projects with more than 17 GW of installed power, the largest from renewable sources in Brazil. The company formally adhered to the Global Compact and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and operates with the best ESG practices, preserving local biomes, transforming the realities of the communities where it operates and contributing to a low-carbon economy.

**To learn more about Rio do Vento and our projects, [click here](/projetos).**

**[On this link](/energia-para-sua-empresa) you can also learn about our energy solutions, including the self-production model.**

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This weekend, Casa dos Ventos will begin energizing the collection substation of the Rio do Vento wind farm.

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Casa dos Ventos é GPTW Brasil novamente

Parceria entre Casa dos Ventos e Valgroup

Eólica ultrapassa 20 GW de capacidade instalada no Brasil

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A maior carteira de projetos renováveis do Brasil

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Casa dos Ventos é GPTW Brasil novamente

Parceria entre Casa dos Ventos e Valgroup

Eólica ultrapassa 20 GW de capacidade instalada no Brasil

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