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Brazils wind-power generating capacity soars 73%

2013-04-20 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Herald Tribune: Brazils wind-power generating capacity soared 73 percent in 2012 to 2.5 GW, thanks to the commencement of operations at 40 new wind farms, the Brazilian Wind Energy Association said. Wind farms provided electricity to about 7.5 million people, or a population larger than that of Rio de Janeiro, the industry group said in a report. Wind-power investment totaled 3.5 billion reais (about $1.77 billion) last year, with 15,000 direct and indirect jobs being created, the association said. Average...

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