Projectos eco
WIND ENERGY
Clean wind energy with various social benefits for Brazilian communities
This carbon offset project comprises the implantation and operation of 14 wind power plants in the states of Piauí and Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil. The clean and renewable electricity delivered to Brazilian Interconnected System by the project provides an important contribution to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon dioxide emissions that otherwise would have occurred in the absence of the project, through fossil fuel-based electricity generation.
The relevant socioeconomic and environmental co-benefits of this project are also listed to reflect the important actions that are been implemented alongside with the energy generation. The project's specific focus on the necessities of the local communities through collective construction helps to transform realities and collaborate to a legacy in the territory generating shared value for the stakeholders.
HOW DOES WIND ENERGY PROJETS HELP FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING?
Since wind energy is created without burning fossil fuels, it is considered emission-free. The growth of renewable energy production is essential to limiting global warming and securing energy supplies for the future. The amount of emissions saved by a wind power project is calculated using the baseline method: how much CO2 would be released by generating the same amount of energy using standard energy production methods for the region?
CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG's)
SDG 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere (Support for local producers to increase their productivity and marketing)
SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (Training and further education of teachers, construction of a new school including infrastructure, improvement of the quality of community education by promoting teachers and head teachers.)
SDG 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (Drilling and rehabilitation of wells, construction of pipelines, awareness campaigns on water use.)
SDG 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries (Development of basic infrastructure in rural households with a focus on sanitation, food and water supply.)
SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (Involving local community members so that they develop a connection to the project.)
SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (The project saves 650,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.)
Project Standard: Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
Technology: Wind energy
Region: Northeast, Brazil
Annual volume: 650.000 t CO2
Verified by: Earthood Services Private Limited
