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Brazil set to install 9.3 GW of solar in 2024, says Absolar New figures from Absolar, a Brazilian PV trade group, show that the country could install 9.3 GW of solar in 2024, bringing it to 45.5 GW of installed PV capacity by the end of next year.
Lívia Neves
Dec 06, 2023
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Brazil’s solar capacity hits 34.9 GW, surpassing wind in national energy mix Solar, at 34.9 GW of installed capacity, now accounts for 15.8% of Brazil’s energy mix, ranking second after hydroelectric plants at 49%, but ahead of wind power at 12.2%, according to the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (Absolar).
Lívia Neves
Dec 01, 2023
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Comerc commissions 662 MW of solar in Brazil Comerc has commissioned 662 MW of solar capacity in Várzea da Palma, Brazil. The facility will provide power to silicon metal producer Liasa via a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA).
Lívia Neves
Nov 10, 2023
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BYD unveils new agrivoltaics module Chinese module maker BYD is producing a new bifacial monocrystalline panel at its manufacturing facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The module has a power output of up to 355 W and a conversion efficiency of 16.33%.
Lívia Neves
Nov 06, 2023
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Atlas Renewable Energy to sell solar plants to Engie Brasil Energia Atlas Renewable Energy has expanded its ability to fund further plant development in Brazil by selling 545 MW of operating assets to Engie Brasil Energia for BRL 3.2 billion ($641 million). The acquisition will increase Engie’s share of Brazil’s utility-scale solar generation capacity from 3% to 9%.
Lívia Neves
Nov 01, 2023
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Distributed-generation solar hits 24 GW in Brazil Brazil has reached a milestone in its distributed-generation solar capacity, with a total of 24 GW. Since April, it has deployed an additional 4 GW of distributed solar capacity. However, the third quarter of this year marked the first signs of a market contraction.
Lívia Neves
Oct 24, 2023
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EnerVenue sells 525 MWh of nickel-hydrogen batteries to VedantaESS Brazil-based VedantaESS has agreed to buy EnerVenue’s energy storage vessels for use in utility-scale, distributed-generation and isolated microgrid applications.
Lívia Neves
Oct 24, 2023
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Brazilian regulator opens consultations on storage integration Aneel, the Brazilian energy regulator, has launched a plan to implement new storage provisions in three phases. It has also defined storage resources and services to be provided this year and has outlined new rules for pumped hydro facilities in 2024.
Lívia Neves
Oct 23, 2023
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Atlas Renewable Energy switches on 600 MW of solar in Brazil Atlas Renewable Energy has commissioned 600 MW of solar capacity in Brazil, following the completion of the Lar do Sol and Casablanca plants in the state of Minas Gerais. The facilities will provide energy to Unipar and Anglo American via power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Lívia Neves
Oct 02, 2023
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