Brazil. Novascott, a subsidiary of the Orbis Group in Brazil, reported that it has begun to participate in the wind energy segment, one of the fastest growing not only in Brazil but in the whole world.
In Brazil, the largest customer of the Novascott subsidiary is a leading global company in the manufacture of wind turbines (moved by the wind). These are made with a technology for which fiberglass reinforced polyester and Crystic gel coats, materials produced by Novascott, are supplied.
In that country, the company's plant is located in Recife and has a manufacturing capacity of up to 1,000 wind turbines per year. Its high quality standards have been satisfied by the materials manufactured by Novascott.
"In a recent visit we received excellent feedback on the performance of our products and services during the first six months of the year, which leaves us very happy, taking into account that the evaluation comes from a company with high international standards of quality, safety, and sustainability," said Juan Felipe Ruiz Zuluaga, general manager of Novascott in Brazil.
Global electricity demand is forecast to grow by almost 80% from today until 2030. On the other hand, the excessive dependence on fossil fuels and their high environmental cost, compared to wind energy, make it an increasingly competitive alternative.
A modern wind turbine produces 180 times more electricity and at less than half the cost per kWh than the most efficient turbine 20 years ago. This statistic points to wind energy as a renewable, reliable and cost-competitive energy source, and this is why in emerging economies such as Brazil (with approximately 200 million inhabitants) it is making a big difference. The materials produced by Orbis' chemical business, in the different countries, fully comply with these quality standards, for a growing industry.
