The Novo Horizonte Wind Power Complex (BA), the first project in Brazil of Pan American Energy (PAE), a global energy company, entered commercial operation. Energy production began in three of the ten parks that make up the project. At the end of 2023, the company received authorization from the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) to … Continue reading A wind energy plant with the capacity to supply one million homes came into operation in Bahia, Brazil
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Brazil reaches 40 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, says Absolar
Brazil has just surpassed the historical mark of 40 gigawatts (GW) of installed photovoltaic solar energy capacity, the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (Absolar) informed Broadcast (real-time news system of the State Group). The volume includes large solar plants and own energy generation systems on roofs, facades and small plots of land. According to the entity’s … Continue reading Brazil reaches 40 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, says Absolar
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Production start at the Mendubim photovoltaic plant in Brazil
The 531 MW Mendubim solar plant in Brazil has come into operation. This marks a 30% increase in Equinor’s equity power production in Brazil. “Mendubim represents an important contribution to Equinor’s diversified energy offering in Brazil that includes a robust oil and gas portfolio and an attractive renewables position,” says Veronica Coelho, Equinor’s country manager … Continue reading Production start at the Mendubim photovoltaic plant in Brazil
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Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy grows 56% in one year and reaches 39 GW in Brazil
Projections indicate that installed photovoltaic capacity should reach 45 GW in 2024. Brazil surpassed the mark of 39 GW in installed photovoltaic capacity of solar energy in the sum of GC (Centralized Generation) and DG (Distributed Generation), according to data from ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency). According to the regulatory body, in February of last … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy grows 56% in one year and reaches 39 GW in Brazil
Continue readingPhotovoltaic solar energy in Brazil becomes cheaper by 31% in one year
The average price of photovoltaic solar energy in Brazil fell 31% the previous year compared to 2022. This is indicated by the Radar Solfácil study. The value, which was R$ 4.22 per Wp in the last quarter of 2022, fell to R$ 2.91 per Wp in the last quarter of 2023. The reduction was motivated … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy in Brazil becomes cheaper by 31% in one year
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Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil
Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe, the 519 MW Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex in Bahia, Brazil. It is among the first hybrid projects in Brazil once the planned solar farm of 163 MW is added to optimise energy production. “The successful development of the Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex … Continue reading Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil
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Brazil exceeds 38 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, 69% comes from distributed generation
Brazil surpassed the mark of 38 GW installed in solar power photovoltaic (PV) energy considering the centralized generation and distributed generation segments. This means that 16.8% of the Brazilian electricity matrix comes from solar energy. The data is from ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association), and corroborated by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency). According to … Continue reading Brazil exceeds 38 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, 69% comes from distributed generation
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Ingeteam reaches 13 GW in India and Brazil in the wind energy industry
Ingeteam continues its firm commitment to wind energy, in which it is a global technology leader. Combined with its customer orientation, in 2018 the company decided to bring its production capacity closer to the Asian continent to improve its value proposition in the Indian market, opening a production centre in Chennai, from which it produces … Continue reading Ingeteam reaches 13 GW in India and Brazil in the wind energy industry
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Wind energy reaches 21 GW of installed capacity in Brazil
Energy generation from wind power reached 21.03 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity in Brazil, compared to 17.7 GW in 2020, with 777 wind farms distributed in 12 states. The data is from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica). According to the association, the energy generated is enough to supply 28.8 million homes and serve around … Continue reading Wind energy reaches 21 GW of installed capacity in Brazil
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New industrial policy proposes production of photovoltaic cells in Brazil
Brazil’s new industrial policy, launched this Tuesday (22), with guidelines for the period from 2024 to 2026 and which includes a series of objectives that the country must achieve until 2033, contains in its content some important issues for the manufacturing sector. solar energy. In an interview with Canal Solar, Adalberto Maluf, secretary of the … Continue reading New industrial policy proposes production of photovoltaic cells in Brazil
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Brazil’s own photovoltaic solar energy generation exceeds 26 GW and serves more than 3 million units
The association reported that there are 2.3 million solar photovoltaic systems in the country. Own generation of photovoltaic solar energy has just surpassed the mark of 26 gigawatts (GW) of installed power in homes, businesses, industries, rural properties and public buildings in Brazil, with more than 3.3 million consumer units served by the company. technology, … Continue reading Brazil’s own photovoltaic solar energy generation exceeds 26 GW and serves more than 3 million units
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São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam
The completion of the works is scheduled for the end of 2025, with investments of R$ 450 million.The State of São Paulo inaugurated and delivered the first stage of implementation of the first floating solar photovoltaic plant in the capital of São Paulo, in the Billings reservoir. The new photovoltaic plant (called UFF Araucária), with … Continue reading São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam
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Brazil penalizes the import of photovoltaics
The increase in the import tax on photovoltaic solar panels, announced by Brazil in 2023, puts at risk the installation of 18 GW of solar plants, responsible for 540 thousand green jobs. This was stated by Rodrigo Sauaia, general director of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association), in an interview with Canal Solar. According to … Continue reading Brazil penalizes the import of photovoltaics
Continue readingThe price of photovoltaic panels falls by 40% in 2023 in Brazil
The reduction in the final price for consumers of photovoltaic solar energy has been driven mainly by the increase in Chinese production capacity, which accounts for 90% of the world’s production of this photovoltaic equipment.The average 40% drop in the price of solar PV panels throughout 2023 in Brazil further increased the confidence of Brazilian … Continue reading The price of photovoltaic panels falls by 40% in 2023 in Brazil
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Brazil grows 8.4 GW of installed energy capacity in 2023
Brazil expanded its installed capacity of electrical energy by 8.4 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, and new plants from renewable wind and solar sources correspond to 90.4% of the growth, the Ministry of Mines and Energy reported this Tuesday. According to the ministry, the Brazilian electricity matrix reached 196.6 GW at the end of this year, … Continue reading Brazil grows 8.4 GW of installed energy capacity in 2023
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Offshore wind power will help Brazil’s energy transition
Brazil’s wind energy sector is expected to continue expanding in the coming years. With the standardization of the regulatory framework for offshore wind energy, the sector is expected to continue expanding. After two years of discussions, a bill establishing the regulatory framework drafted by the then senator and current president of Petrobras, Jean-Paul Plates, is … Continue reading Offshore wind power will help Brazil’s energy transition
Continue readingStatkraft acquires Spanish based renewables business Enerfin from Elecnor Group
The acquisition of Enerfin adds 1.5 GW of operational wind power, wind and solar capacity currently under construction plus a sizeable pipeline of projects in development to Statkraft’s portfolio. This reinforces the Norwegian company’s position as a major international renewable energy player, and significantly strengthens its position in Spain and Brazil. Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator … Continue reading Statkraft acquires Spanish based renewables business Enerfin from Elecnor Group
Continue readingStatkraft buys Enerfín and becomes the third wind power generator in Brazil
The acquisition of the Spanish company includes 9 wind farms, with 632 MW of capacity in the country.Statkraft announced the purchase of Enerfín, a renewable subsidiary of the Spanish company Elecnor. The transaction will expand the company’s wind farm portfolio to 2 GW in Brazil, one of the three largest in the country, according to … Continue reading Statkraft buys Enerfín and becomes the third wind power generator in Brazil
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Centralized wind power and solar will add 7 GW of installed capacity in 2023 alone in Brazil
Only Rio Grande do Norte, Bahia and Minas Gerais have 5.7 GW installed in the year.In October, Brazil approached 8 gigawatts (GW) in generation projects opened in 2023, concluding the month with an expansion of 7,799.1 megawatts (MW) registered with the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) throughout the year. anus. Two sources, centralized wind and … Continue reading Centralized wind power and solar will add 7 GW of installed capacity in 2023 alone in Brazil
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Brazil installs 1.6 GW of wind energy
Wind power plants generate 1.6 GW per year. In April, generation capacity grew by 593 MW.The National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) announced that in April Brazil surpassed the 3 GW mark of growth in the electricity generation matrix in 2023. Of the total, around 1.6 GW are related to wind farms (49.15% of the total) … Continue reading Brazil installs 1.6 GW of wind energy
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