Solar & wind farm atlas · Latin America and the Caribbean
Solar & wind farms in Brazil
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Brazil tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
58.2 GW
#6 of 222 countries
Solar PV
23.3 GW
#7 worldwide
Onshore wind
34.9 GW
#5 for wind
Under construction
6.9 GW
planned: 399 GW
Facilities tracked
3,711
all statuses
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Brazil has 58.2 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 3,711 tracked facilities, ranking #6 of 222 countries in this atlas.
The fleet is balanced between solar (23.3 GW) and wind (34.9 GW).
The pipeline is substantial: 6.9 GW under construction and 399 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 698% of today’s operating fleet.
About 34.4 GW (59%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2024, with 10.1 GW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Bahia (14.7 GW), Rio Grande do Norte (11.6 GW), Minas Gerais (9.6 GW).
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See also: Brazil energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Brazil
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arinos Solar Complex | Solar PV | 1.2 GW | 2024 | Arinos, Minas Gerais | Voltalia SA |
| Boa Sorte Solar Plant | Solar PV | 1 GW | 2024 | Paracatu, Minas Gerais | unknown |
| Janaúba Solar Complex | Solar PV | 1 GW | 2022 | Janaúba, Minas Gerais | Brookfield Corp |
| Serra do Assuruá wind farm | Onshore wind | 828 MW | 2024 | Gentio do Ouro, Bahia | ENGIE SA |
| São Gonçalo Solar Park | Solar PV | 790 MW | 2020 | São Gonçalo do Gurguéia, Piauí | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Jaíba PV Solar Plant | Solar PV | 749 MW | 2021 | Jaíba, Minas Gerais | Canadian Solar |
| Lagoa Dos Ventos wind farm | Onshore wind | 717 MW | 2020 | Queimada Nova, Piauí | Enel Green Power Brasil Participações Ltda |
| Futura Solar Complex | Solar PV | 693 MW | 2022 | Juazeiro, Bahia | Focus Energia |
| Sol do Cerrado (GIP/Vale) solar project | Solar PV | 681 MW | 2023 | Jaíba, Minas Gerais | Vale SA |
| Vista Alegre solar farm (Brazil) | Solar PV | 618 MW | 2024 | Janaúba, Minas Gerais | Atlas Renewable Energy |
| Oitis wind farm | Onshore wind | 567 MW | 2023 | Dom Inocêncio, Piauí | Iberdrola Neoenergia |
| Babilonia (ArcelorMittal) wind farm | Onshore wind | 554 MW | 2025 | Bahia | ArcelorMittal Brasil SA |
| Babilônia Centro wind farm | Onshore wind | 554 MW | 2025 | Várzea Nova, Bahia | Arcelormittal Brasil SA |
| Rio Do Vento wind farm | Onshore wind | 534 MW | 2021 | São Tomé, Rio Grande do Norte | Casa dos Ventos |
| Rio Do Vento 2 wind farm | Onshore wind | 504 MW | 2023 | Caiçara do Rio do Vento, Rio Grande do Norte | Casa dos Ventos |
| Hélio Valgas Solar Power Plant | Solar PV | 500 MW | 2023 | Várzea da Palma, Minas Gerais | Solatio Energia |
| Ventos de São Rafael wind farm | Onshore wind | 500 MW | — | Currais Novos, Rio Grande do Norte | Ventos de Santa Sônia Energias Renováveis SA |
| Lar Do Sol Solar Plant | Solar PV | 495 MW | 2022 | Pirapora, Minas Gerais | Atlas Casablanca Comercializadora de Energia Ltda |
| Ventos De São Vitor wind farm | Onshore wind | 480 MW | 2023 | Xique, Bahia | Essentia Energia |
| Chafariz wind farm | Onshore wind | 471 MW | 2021 | Santa Luzia, Paraíba | Iberdrola Neoenergia |
| Cajuina wind farm | Onshore wind | 462 MW | 2023 | Pedro Avelino, Rio Grande do Norte | AES Corp |
| Ventos de São Zacarias wind farm | Onshore wind | 456 MW | 2024 | Simões, Piauí | Macquarie Group Ltd |
| Mendubim Solar Project | Solar PV | 453 MW | 2023 | Açu, Rio Grande do Norte | Scatec ASA |
| Belmonte Solar Project | Solar PV | 450 MW | 2023 | São José do Belmonte, Pernambuco | Solatio Energia |
| Serra Do Mel Solar Plant | Solar PV | 433 MW | 2022 | Serra do Mel, Rio Grande do Norte | Stoa Infra & Energy |
| Santo Agostinho wind farm | Onshore wind | 428 MW | 2023 | Pedro Avelino, Rio Grande do Norte | Engie Brasil Energia SA |
| Delta Maranhão wind farm | Onshore wind | 426 MW | 2017 | Barreirinhas, Maranhão | Omega Geração SA |
| Novo Horizonte wind farm | Onshore wind | 423 MW | 2024 | Ibitiara, Bahia | Pan American Energy SL |
| Ventos Do Piauí 2 & 3 wind farm | Onshore wind | 419 MW | 2022 | Curral Novo do Piauí, Piauí | Votorantim Geração de Energia SA |
| Alto Sertão 3 wind farm | Onshore wind | 407 MW | 2022 | Caetité, Bahia | Renova Inc |
| Ventos de São Roque wind farm | Onshore wind | 399 MW | 2023 | Dom Inocêncio, Piauí | Enel Green Power SA |
| Lagoa Dos Ventos 3 wind farm | Onshore wind | 396 MW | 2022 | Dom Inocêncio, Piauí | Enel Green Power Brasil Participações Ltda |
| Alto Sertão 2 wind farm | Onshore wind | 386 MW | 2014 | Caetité, Bahia | AES Corp |
| Serra Da Babilônia wind farm | Onshore wind | 382 MW | 2018 | Morro do Chapéu, Bahia | Rio Energy International Inc |
| Ventos Da Bahia wind farm | Onshore wind | 364 MW | 2017 | Mulungu do Morro, Bahia | Omega Geração |
| Campo Largo 2 wind farm | Onshore wind | 361 MW | 2021 | Umburanas, Bahia | Engie Brasil Energia SA |
| Marangatu PV Solar Complex | Solar PV | 360 MW | 2024 | Brasileira, Piauí | SPIC Brasil |
| Babilônia Sul wind farm | Onshore wind | 360 MW | 2022 | Várzea Nova, Bahia | Casa dos Ventos |
| Ventos Do Araripe 3 wind farm | Onshore wind | 358 MW | 2016 | Simões, Piauí | Votorantim Geração de Energia SA |
| Assuruá wind farm | Onshore wind | 353 MW | 2016 | Gentio do Ouro, Bahia | Omega Geração SA |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGN Quinto Bahia Green Hydrogen Hybrid solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 7 GW | — | Bahia |
| CGN Quinto Bahia Green Hydrogen Hybrid wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 7 GW | — | Bahia |
| Ventos Do Sul offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 6.5 GW | — | Balneário Pinhal, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Complexo Offshore do Sul Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 6.3 GW | — | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Alpha Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 6 GW | — | Ceará |
| Farol Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 5.7 GW | — | Santa Catarina |
| Solaris (Pacto) solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 5.7 GW | — | Açu, Rio Grande do Norte |
| Marine Vórtice WOS Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 5.2 GW | — | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Ventos Do Atlântico Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 5 GW | — | Farol de São Thomé (Campos dos Goytacazes), Rio de Janeiro |
| Asa Branca III Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 4.3 GW | — | Ceará |
| Asa Branca IV Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 4.3 GW | — | Ceará |
| Costa Nordeste Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 3.8 GW | — | Ceará |
| Aurora solar farm (Brazil) | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 3.7 GW | — | Matias Cardoso, Minas Gerais |
| Mostardas Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 3.5 GW | — | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Cabo Frio Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 3.2 GW | — | Rio de Janeiro |
| Turmalina Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 3.2 GW | — | El Aduar, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Sopros do Piauí 1 Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 3.1 GW | — | Piauí |
| Sopros do Rio de Janeiro II Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 3 GW | — | Rio de Janeiro |
| Projeto Açu Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 3 GW | — | Rio de Janeiro |
| Projeto Galinhos Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 3 GW | — | Rio Grande do Norte |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Brazil?
The largest operating solar facility in Brazil in this dataset is Arinos Solar Complex (Arinos, Minas Gerais), with about 1.2 GW, in operation since 2024.
What is the largest wind farm in Brazil?
The largest operating wind facility is Serra do Assuruá wind farm (Gentio do Ouro, Bahia), at about 828 MW, operating since 2024.
How much solar capacity does Brazil have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 23.3 GW in operation in Brazil (#7 worldwide in this atlas), plus 5.8 GW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Brazil have?
34.9 GW of wind farms are operating (34.9 GW onshore), ranking #5 in this atlas, with 1.2 GW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Brazil?
3,711 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 3,176 solar PV, 425 onshore wind, 110 offshore wind.
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Nearby countries
Mexico 21.2 GWChile 19.1 GWArgentina 6.8 GWColombia 2.5 GWPeru 2.1 GWUruguay 1.9 GWDominican Republic 1.8 GWPanama 1 GWHonduras 936 MWEl Salvador 862 MW