In the wave of diversified energy structure in Brazil, Trader, a traditional energy trader established for nearly 30 years, is actively expanding its power generation business. With the steady progress of the Chicoloman wind power project with a total investment of 600 million Brazilian reals, this veteran enterprise has not only achieved a leap from a pure trader to a power generation operator, but also seized the opportunity in the transformation of the Latin American energy market through multi energy and cross-border business layout.

The Chicoloman wind power project located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul has become a crucial step for Trader's transformation into the power generation sector. The project has an installed capacity of 80 megawatts and a total investment of approximately 112 million US dollars. The collection of equipment supplier proposals and the determination of grid connection points have been completed, and it is planned to officially enter commercial operation in 2028.

This project has a unique competitive advantage in the current energy market environment in Brazil. With the continued implementation of mandatory power generation reduction policies in the northeastern region of Brazil, the value of projects that can provide stable self-produced energy is highlighted. According to Guilherme Á vila, the CEO of the company, a large number of clients have shown strong interest in this self-produced energy investment model.

In terms of financing, the project has successfully secured multi-channel funding support such as infrastructure bonds and Fundo Clima incentive funds. Despite facing the current benchmark interest rate environment of 15% in Brazil, Á vila remains optimistic about the profitability prospects of the project and believes that interest rates will gradually adjust towards a more balanced level.

In addition to wind power projects, Trader is simultaneously deploying in multiple energy sectors: two small hydropower plants in Goias state have entered the inventory stage, a thermal power plant in Paran á state plans to participate in capacity reserve auctions, and the wind farm in Cear á state was originally planned to expand from 5 MW to 60 MW, but has been postponed due to local power restrictions. This multi energy strategy enables the company to flexibly respond to the policy environment and resource conditions of different regional markets, reducing operational risks of a single energy type.

In terms of international business, Trader actively engages in energy import and export cooperation with neighboring countries such as Argentina and Bolivia. The company has signed master agreements with all Argentine natural gas producers to establish a stable cross-border energy trade network. These collaborations not only bring new sources of revenue to the company, but also consolidate its hub position in the South American energy market. Keywords: Wind Power New Energy, Wind Power New Energy News, Wind Power Energy Network

From simple energy trade to investment in power generation projects, from diversified domestic layout to cross-border business expansion, Trader's transformation path reflects the profound changes in the energy market in Brazil and even Latin America. With the advancement of the Chicoloman wind power project and the deepening of its diversified energy strategy, this old energy enterprise is gradually growing into an important participant and promoter of Latin American energy transformation. Its development path also provides useful reference for the transformation and upgrading of traditional energy enterprises. Editor/Xu Shengpeng