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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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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.
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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.
Brazil’s curtailment compensation offer attracts 1,539 solar and wind plant operators
A total of 1,539 solar and wind power plants representing around 53 GW have applied to Brazil’s compensation mechanism for eligible curtailment events. The final compensation amounts will be determined by the applicable methodology, project contracts and assessment of eligible curtailment events.
Around 14 GW of irregular distributed solar threatens grid security in Brazil, warns TÜV Rheinland
Unauthorized distributed-generation expansions in Brazil could add up to 14 GW of unregistered capacity, complicating grid planning and operation, TÜV Rheinland warns. The expansion of PV systems up to 5 MW without proper design reviews or approvals also raises electrical safety risks and compliance concerns.
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Solar brings connectivity to more than 2,000 communities in the Brazilian Amazon
An annual report by a collaborative initiative in the Brazilian Amazon highlights the expansion of off-grid photovoltaic systems to power internet, health and education equipment in areas without access to the electricity grid.
Brazil sets compensation rules for wind and solar curtailment
Brazil has introduced a compensation framework for wind and solar generators affected by curtailment, covering eligible grid-related and reliability-driven cuts from 2023 to 2025. The rules aim to reduce legal uncertainty, while excluding energy oversupply-related curtailment and highlighting the need for long-term grid expansion and storage solutions.
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