beijing: Brazil officially assumed the one-year presidency of the G20 in December 2023, with the motto “Building a just world and a sustainable planet.” This aligns with the commitment of both Brazil and China to foster sustainable development and contribute to global efforts toward low-carbon transformation.
Over recent years, the two nations have strengthened cooperation across various sectors, including renewable energy, space technology and sustainable agriculture, working together to promote environmental and economic sustainability.
In Brazil’s northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte, the Gameleiras wind farm is providing much-needed renewable energy to Joao Camara, a city plagued by arid conditions. Completed in 2021, it was the first greenfield wind project built by the Chinese State Grid Corporation’s Brazilian subsidiary. The farm generates 360 million kilowatt-hours annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 358,900 tonnes and creating over 2,000 local jobs.
Another significant collaboration between China and Brazil is the 180-megawatt wind project in Tanque Novo, northeast Brazil’s Bahia state, developed by CGN Brazil Energy, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Corporation.
Operational since 2023, the project, composed of 40 turbines – all made in China – has a total installed capacity of 180 megawatts and generates 720 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, powering 430,000 households while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 650,000 tonnes each year.
Andre Martini, chief development officer at CGN Brazil Energy, highlighted the benefits of the partnership, noting that it leveraged Brazil’s wind resources while creating jobs and generating tax revenues. The collaboration has also brought China’s advanced technologies and competitive products to the Brazilian market, fostering mutual benefits. –The Daily Mail-CGTN news exchange item
