Power Plants, Wind Farms, Solar Power Plants, and Biomass Power Plants

Copel Geracao e Transmissao SA, also known as Copel GT, is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing renewable energy projects in various sectors, including small hydro power plants, wind farms, solar power plants, and biomass power plants. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil.

Small Hydro Power Plants

Small hydro power plants are a type of renewable energy project that harnesses the power of water to generate electricity. Copel GT has developed several small hydro power plants in Brazil, including the 29 MW Cavernoso I and II plants in Paraná, the 29 MW Foz do Areia plant in Paraná, and the 14 MW Segredo plant in Rio Grande do Sul.

The Cavernoso I and II plants are located on the Cavernoso River and have a total installed capacity of 29 MW. The plants generate an average of 142 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 70,000 homes. The Foz do Areia plant is located on the Iguaçu River and has a total installed capacity of 29 MW. The plant generates an average of 150 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 75,000 homes. The Segredo plant is located on the Pelotas River and has a total installed capacity of 14 MW. The plant generates an average of 70 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 35,000 homes.

Wind Farms

Wind farms are a type of renewable energy project that harnesses the power of wind to generate electricity. Copel GT has developed several wind farms in Brazil, including the 108 MW Cutia and 140 MW Bento Miguel wind farms in Rio Grande do Norte, the 70 MW Arapuá wind farm in Bahia, and the 26 MW São Bento do Norte wind farm in Rio Grande do Norte.

The Cutia wind farm is located in the municipality of São Bento do Norte and has a total installed capacity of 108 MW. The wind farm generates an average of 400 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 200,000 homes. The Bento Miguel wind farm is located in the municipality of Touros and has a total installed capacity of 140 MW. The wind farm generates an average of 520 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 260,000 homes. The Arapuá wind farm is located in the municipality of Guanambi and has a total installed capacity of 70 MW. The wind farm generates an average of 280 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 140,000 homes. The São Bento do Norte wind farm is located in the municipality of São Bento do Norte and has a total installed capacity of 26 MW. The wind farm generates an average of 100 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 50,000 homes.

Solar Power Plants

Solar power plants are a type of renewable energy project that harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity. Copel GT has developed several solar power plants in Brazil, including the 30 MW Guaimbê solar power plant in São Paulo, the 5 MW Cascavel solar power plant in Paraná, and the 1 MW Foz do Iguaçu solar power plant in Paraná.

The Guaimbê solar power plant is located in the municipality of Guaimbê and has a total installed capacity of 30 MW. The solar power plant generates an average of 60 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 30,000 homes. The Cascavel solar power plant is located in the municipality of Cascavel and has a total installed capacity of 5 MW. The solar power plant generates an average of 10 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 5,000 homes. The Foz do Iguaçu solar power plant is located in the municipality of Foz do Iguaçu and has a total installed capacity of 1 MW. The solar power plant generates an average of 2 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 1,000 homes.

Biomass Power Plants

Biomass power plants are a type of renewable energy project that harnesses the power of organic matter to generate electricity. Copel GT has developed several biomass power plants in Brazil, including the 30 MW Cogen Biosev biomass power plant in São Paulo and the 12 MW Cogen Santa Elisa biomass power plant in São Paulo.

The Cogen Biosev biomass power plant is located in the municipality of Lins and has a total installed capacity of 30 MW. The biomass power plant generates an average of 180 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 90,000 homes. The Cogen Santa Elisa biomass power plant is located in the municipality of Sertãozinho and has a total installed capacity of 12 MW. The biomass power plant generates an average of 70 GWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power over 35,000 homes.

Conclusion

Copel Geracao e Transmissao SA is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing renewable energy projects in various sectors, including small hydro power plants, wind farms, solar power plants, and biomass power plants. The company has developed several projects across Brazil that generate clean and sustainable energy, which helps to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the effects of climate change. Copel GT's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability makes it a leading player in the Brazilian energy sector and a model for other companies around the world.