Equinor, through its subsidiary Rio Energy, has acquired the 230 MW Esquina do Vento wind project in Brazil from Vestas, while also placing a turbine order with the supplier for the same development in Rio Grande do Norte in the country’s northeast.
Under the contract, Vestas will supply 51 V163-4.5 MW turbines. Installation is due to start in March 2027, and all units are scheduled to be installed by the end of 2027. The company will also provide operations and maintenance services for 30 years under an Active Output Management 5000 agreement.
The transaction marks the first collaboration in Brazil between Equinor / Rio Energy and Vestas. It also comes as large-scale wind investment in Brazil shows signs of recovery.
Roberto Colindres, CEO of Rio Energy, said the Esquina do Vento project is an important milestone for the company and reflects its continued commitment to Brazil’s renewable energy market. He said onshore wind still has strong potential to provide reliable, clean and affordable power while creating long-term value for communities and customers in Brazil.
Eduardo Ricotta, CEO of Vestas Latin America, said the project indicates confidence in Brazil’s wind market and represents another step in the sector’s recovery. He said Brazil remains one of the company’s most strategic markets globally for competitive, large-scale renewable energy investment.
Once operational, the 230 MW Esquina do Vento wind project is expected to generate enough electricity to supply about 520,000 homes in Brazil. The development is also expected to support local value creation, while contributing to the country’s clean energy mix and energy security.
The project also marks a milestone for Vestas Development, the group business unit established in 2020 to expand the availability of fully developed wind projects in selected strategic markets. After more than five years of work in Brazil, Esquina do Vento has become the first project in the company’s local portfolio to reach Ready to Build stage.
At the end of 2025, Vestas Development managed a global project pipeline of 28 GW, with Brazil holding an important position in that footprint. Frédéric Guillaume, Head of Vestas Development for Latin America, said the project demonstrates the company’s approach of offering complete and bankable solutions that combine project development, turbine technology and long-term service.
