Alstom Makes Play to Capture Brazilian Wind Power Market With 90 MW Wind Farm

Alstom made it onto our list of 2010's Most Innovative Companies for its work in the transportation sector, but the company is also making strides in the renewable energy industry. Take the French company's $126 million contract this week to build a massive 90 MW wind farm complex in Brazil, for example.

As part of a deal with Brazilian renewable energy company Desenvix, Alstom will pony up 57 turbines (1.67 MW each) for three wind farms. The turbine parts will be manufactured in both Spain...