Uruguaiana gains momentum in the energy transition with the approval of the Preliminary License for the Camoati Wind Complex, a project estimated at R$ 1.5 billion.
The Western Border region of Rio Grande do Sul has taken a decisive step toward expanding the country’s clean energy mix. The Fepam has endorsed the environmental feasibility for the installation of the Camoati Wind Complex, a project planned for the municipality of Uruguaiana that promises to inject significant resources into the state’s economy and strengthen the renewable energy sector.
With a projected financial investment of 1.5 billion reais, the project is under the stewardship of JR Energias Renováveis, with technical support from Epcor Energia. The strategic plan for the venture includes occupying a vast area of the Camoati Farm, aiming to convert the region’s windy potential into large‑scale sustainable electricity.
Project Architecture and Hybridization
The initial plan calls for the installation of 52 generating towers, each with a unit capacity of 5.7 MW. Together, these units aim to deliver a total power that could reach 300 MW, although final figures will be refined during the upcoming engineering and regulatory phases in the national electricity sector.
One of the project’s major differentiators is the proposal to hybridize the local production mix. In addition to wind power, the project foresees future integration with photovoltaic solar energy systems, optimizing land use and ensuring greater stability in electricity delivery through dedicated transmission lines.
Next Steps and Sustainability
Obtaining the initial authorization issued by the state environmental agency validates the ecological concept of the project on paper, but it still requires strict compliance with technical conditions.
The Camoati Complex was conceived to harness the energy potential of the Western Border and integrate two renewable sources into a large‑scale venture. The issuance of the Preliminary License represents a significant step forward in the project’s development and reinforces our commitment to technical planning, environmental responsibility, and the expansion of clean energy supply in Rio Grande do Sul.
highlighted João Rene Moreira, director of JR Energias Renováveis.
The future schedule will require completing engineering details, releasing new licensing phases, and resolving the procedures for connecting to the national power grid. With these steps completed, Rio Grande do Sul solidifies its leadership in Brazil’s energy transition, attracting multibillion‑dollar investments to the state’s interior.