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Lívia Neves
Livia is covering the energy sector, especially solar and wind, since 2012. She was executive editor of Brasil Energia magazine from 2019 to 2020. She has been editing pv magazine’s Portuguese newsletter since June 2021, as well as collaborating with the company’s other projects and platforms, writing about business, policies and technologies for solar energy in Brazil.
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Articles written by Lívia Neves
Brazil distributed solar financing rises as utility-scale investment falls
Brazil’s renewable energy financing rose to BRL 36.3 billion in 2025 but remained well below the 2022 peak, as high interest rates, curtailment, and regulatory uncertainty continued to constrain investment. Distributed solar proved the most resilient segment, while wind power rebounded strongly and energy storage emerged as a growing market despite financing figures that likely understate its expansion.
Jun 17, 2026
Brazil falls short of its battery storage potential
The Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions gathered executives to debate applications that could solve systemic challenges facing the Brazilian electricity sector. The issue, they argue, goes beyond a “BESS vs. thermal or renewables vs. energy security” debate, but involves finding the best combination of security, price, ‘renewability’, and flexibility.
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Brazil increases import tax on batteries at local manufacturer’s request
The measure raises the import tariff from 18% to 25% for 48V LFP batteries intended for stationary applications in telecommunications and photovoltaic systems of up to 4.8 kW until May 2027, following a request from the domestic industry via LETEC. For other batteries classified as lithium-ion electric accumulators, the reduced rate of 18% remains.
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Solar self-generation could outperform PPAs in Brazil, delivering up to 32.9% savings
A study comparing power purchase agreements and solar self-generation in Brazil’s free market finds that direct investment in photovoltaic plants can cut costs by up to 32.9%, with solid returns but higher risk exposure. While regulatory exemptions significantly improve project economics, self-generation remains sensitive to costs, market prices, and policy changes that could affect long-term viability.
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