The wind farms with a combined installed capacity of 258MW will be developed by Santa Vitória do Palmar Holding.

The scope of the contract also includes operation and maintenance of the turbines for a period of 20 years.

Commenting on the contract Gamesa’s Mercosur regional director Edgard Corrochano reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the wind industry in Brazil.

"We continue to make progress in Brazil with a business strategy combining our global leadership with local know-how; the cementing of our position as a leading and competitive manufacturer in terms of cost, flexibility and reliability; and a commitment to community development as illustrated by job and wealth creation, with purchases from and alliances with local suppliers," said Corrochano.

The company plans to commence installation of the turbines in the first half of 2013 with completion set for the first quarter of 2014.