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Alessandra Neris
A journalist with more than 20 years of experience in technology, innovation, and distribution channels, she has been covering the solar energy sector since 2018. At pv magazine, she is responsible for the distributed generation segment, reporting on business, policy, and technology in the Brazilian photovoltaic market.
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Articles written by Alessandra Neris
Brazil’s retail electricity market opening raises credit and liquidity concerns, study finds
A study based on 88,000 consumer units participating in subscription-based solar generation schemes in Brazil has identified a 17% average monthly payment delinquency rate and 4% monthly customer churn. The findings highlight potential credit, liquidity and consumer protection challenges as the country prepares to open its free electricity market to low-voltage consumers.
Oct 10, 2026
Solar module imports drop 48% in Brazil in H1
Brazil’s PV module imports fell 48% year on year to 5.48 GW in the first half of 2026, driven by an 82% decline in demand from utility-scale projects amid widespread curtailment. Distributed generation imports fell 39%, while average module prices rose 12.9% following China’s phaseout of a 9% export incentive.
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Delayed inverter startup can reduce a solar plant’s annual energy yield by 1.88%.
Brazilian researchers have developed a method to quantify energy losses caused by delayed PV inverter startup, finding annual losses of 1.88% at a utility-scale solar plant in São Paulo state. More than 55% of the losses occurred within the first 90 minutes after sunrise, with significant variations among individual inverters.
Brazil approves law linking data center incentives to renewable energy use
Brazil’s Senate has approved Redata, a tax incentive regime requiring data centers to meet their electricity demand with renewable or low-emission energy. The new provisions could boost demand for solar and wind projects, PPAs and self-generation as Brazil’s data center market expands.
Solar Group presents mounting system for fibre-cement roof
Solar Group unveiled Fibro+, a simplified mounting system for PV modules on fiber-cement roofs, designed to reduce components and installation steps. The company claims the system can cut installation time by up to 30% and labor costs by up to 25%, while offering structural strength and a 12-year warranty.
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Brazilian water tank maker presents new floating PV solution
Fortlev Solar has presented Aquafort, a modular HDPE floating PV system for reservoirs, lakes, ponds and dams, at Intersolar South America 2026. The system supports M10 and M12 modules, features dedicated maintenance floats, and has a stated 25-year service life.
BYD starts sales of 4.8 kW solar kits in Brazil
BYD has started selling 4.8 kWp solar kits through its 233 dealerships in Brazil, with packages covering equipment, installation, utility approval, and one year of insurance.
The kits use eight 600 W modules manufactured at BYD’s Campinas facility and are available to consumers regardless of vehicle ownership.
Solar crosses 3 TW threshold
Global solar capacity has surpassed 3 TW, with China driving much of the recent expansion and emerging markets increasingly contributing to growth. As deployment accelerates, grid infrastructure, energy storage, and demand flexibility will become critical to integrating the next wave of solar capacity.
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