Forman’s confidence is based on the choice to assemble and sell Acciona's AW3000, 3MW model in Brazil, which he claims offers the best cost-efficiency in the face of Brazil's strong and constant winds and a competitive, fast-growing market with tight margins.

“We believe we have the right product for the niche where we are present,” Forman told Recharge.

This week, however, Brazil's consolidating wind power market was shaken by the possible resurgence of a powerful leader, as the GE bid to take over Alstom in Europe signalled that it would acquire outright all the French company's global onshore assets.

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