Brazilian multinational mining corporation Vale, the world’s largest producer of iron ore and nickel, has signed a long-term energy supply contract with renewables provider Casa dos Ventos.
The contract will see Vale draw from energy produced at the Folha Larga Sul wind farm in Campo Formoso, Bahia.
The project is expected to start commercial operations in 2020 and will have an installed capacity of 151.2 MW.
The 23-year long contract represents a step forward in Vale’s stated goal of achieving 100% self-generation of electricity in Brazil by 2030.
