Alstom celebrates its Brazilian wind tower factory 1st anniversary

Exactly one year ago, Alstom inaugurated its first wind tower factory in Latin America, located in the city of Canoas (RS). The unit received about R$ 30 million in investments and has a production capacity of 120 steel towers a year, which is equivalent to 350 MW of power production.

Since then, during a progressive industrial ramp-up, the unit has already delivered 30 towers for projects that will bring power to Brazilians, and has reached a production pace equivalent to 70 towers per year in two shifts. The unit, which has just hired the third shift, currently employs 92 people, and also opens up possibilities for new job vacancies in the supply chain that has developed for its implementation.

Alstom builds and operates wind farms throughout the world, with more than 2,600 wind turbines currently installed or under construction in more than 200 wind farms, supplying more than 5,000 MW. Alstom designs and manufactures onshore and offshore wind turbines within the range from 1.67 MW to 6 MW, providing solutions for all climatic and geographical conditions.

Information to Press

Mariana Maciel - mariana.maciel@crn.alstom.com / Phone: (5511) 3612-7074

Ana Paula Mattar anapaula.mattar@cdn.com.br / Phone: (5511) 3612-7079