The MoU gives the Brazilian firm and Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas , based in Dallas, one year to negotiate the platform sales contract.

The meteorological test site is within an area between five and 25km from the shore where Eolica Brasil wants to locate its multi-billion-dollar Asa Branca wind project. The company has obtained necessary marine, aviation and environmental permits, according to chief executive Marcello Storrer Prado Garcia.

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