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Solar complex worth over R$1 billion begins operation in Goiás.

The project is part of a joint venture between Gerdau and Newave Capital.

Textile company advances in its strategy of self-generation of energy.

Vicunha is buying a trading company and already has a stake in five wind farms in Piauí.

How does the electricity sector work in Uruguay?

Special report analyzes the Uruguayan energy model and its strong presence of renewable energies.

Brazil expands its electricity matrix with 29 new power plants in the last two months; 25 are solar.

The country recorded growth of 1,2 GW in the first two months of 2026, according to data from... ANEEL

Brazil's Supreme Court overturns extra ICMS tax on energy and telecommunications in two states.

The court ruled that the additional 2% tax can only be applied until December 31, 2026.

Renan Corrêa joins Sunwoda Energy for expansion in Brazil.

Executive from energy storage solutions manufacturer highlights focus on residential and C&I applications.

SIN closes February with 59% water storage and improved rainfall in strategic basins.

The Northeast presents a more favorable scenario, with projected storage levels exceeding 80%.

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Authors

The future of solar plants: next-to-load, free market, and grid zero

Bernardo Marangon

Price of photovoltaic modules should remain low until 2025

Bruno Kikumoto

Does tax reform threaten the leasing of generation assets?

Einar Tribuci

Engineering that transforms energy into financial results at UFV

Geraldo Silveira

New opportunities in the solar photovoltaic sector

Gustavo Tegon

DSO and its effect on distributed generation

José Wanderley Marangon Lima

New energy scenarios: electrification, data centers, and the race for capacity.

Marina Meyer Falcao

Grounding systems for photovoltaic generation plants

Paulo Edmundo Freire

TUSD, the villain of energy tariffs in 2025

Paulo Steele

There is a lack of a clear price signal for the expansion of energy storage.

Pedro Dante

PLD (Price of Liquidation of Differences) did not fall during the wet season: what does this reveal about the free market?

Silla Motta

Expanding a system without certification can be costly: understand the risks and how to comply.

Thiago Bao Ribeiro

Brazilian energy sector: challenges for this decade

Zilda Costa

"I want my battery": the strategic shift in the electricity sector.

Marcelo Rodrigues

What if I told you that credit is the engine of the solar market?

Gustavo Cintra

Architectural planning in the efficiency of solar systems integrated into architecture

Clarissa Debiazi Zomer

International Women's Day: a tribute to the professionals who bring pride to the national electricity sector.

Government proposes 15-year contract for the purchase of thermal energy from J&F.

MetroBH photovoltaic project advances and should surpass Mineirão stadium in solar power generation.

Institute goes to court against inclusion of coal in the 2026 capacity auction.

Inmetro is preparing a new round of inspections against fake power modules in 2026.

The geopolitics of energy in a fragmented world.

energy in a fragmented world

The geopolitics of energy in a fragmented world.

Experts analyze the global risks, possible outcomes, and what these...

Podcast of Canal Solar analyzed the new regulatory frontier of ANEEL for large consumers

Experts discuss the future of the White Tariff and its impacts on MMGD.

Podcast of Canal Solar analyzed the new regulatory frontier of ANEEL

Battery for solar system, understand if it is worth installing

Battery for solar system: understand if it is worth installing

Learn about the different types of batteries, backup applications, and more.

Government sets physical guarantee limit for hydroelectric plants in LRCAP.

Government sets physical guarantee limit for hydroelectric plants in LRCAP.

GF represents the amount of energy that the plant can guarantee.

Solar radiation decreases in Southeast and Northeast regions in February.

Solar radiation decreases in Southeast and Northeast regions in February.

Persistent cloud cover affected photovoltaic performance in eight states.

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Articles

If "only Jesus" can solve it, then what's the point of the utility bill and the electricity concession?

Does tax reform threaten the leasing of generation assets?

PLD (Price of Liquidation of Differences) did not fall during the wet season: what does this reveal about the free market?

New energy scenarios: electrification, data centers, and the race for capacity.

Technical Article

Sizing and forces acting on structures for soil

Technical Article

BESS maintenance: what to inspect?

Manufacturer's Article

DAH Solar presents photovoltaic modules with a composite frame.

Opinion Article

The rooftop energy system is now part of the plan; the system just needs to be organized.

Opinion Article

"I want my battery": the strategic shift in the electricity sector.

Technical Article

BESS: the great sales opportunity in the solar sector

Opinion Article

Even with "infinite transmission," there isn't enough load to absorb so much renewable energy during the day.

Opinion Article

Bioenergy and distributed generation: the force that can transform the electricity sector.

Opinion Article

Distributed generation: the energy revolution that began in Brazil.

Opinion Article

BESS is the new pistachio: why it has become the "flavor" of the sector.

Technical Article

Engineering that transforms energy into financial results at UFV

Opinion Article

The race for digitalization in the electricity sector: who will lead the market post-2027?

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Selection of the stringbox disconnect switch

It is important that the designer knows the specifications of the stringbox

Photovoltaic inverter shutdown due to voltage variation

Photovoltaic inverter shutdown due to voltage variation

Voltage variation at the connection point: considerations and precautions when installing photovoltaic inverters

Group A consumers billed as group B

How can Group A consumers be billed as Group B?

Find out which groups of energy consumers are and their differences

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Magazine Canal Solar

Vol. 7, No. 1 – February/2026

Published:26-02-2026

Table of Contents

10. BESS maintenance: what to inspect?

14. Courts of Justice save millions with solar energy across Brazil

20. Climate change poses new challenges to the durability of photovoltaic cables.

24. Financial analysis of PV + BESS systems for reducing diesel use in stand-alone systems.

28. ESG in Brazilian solar energy: governance, regulation and project engineering

31. Why do hybrid plants help minimize curtailment?

34. Mercosur's energy policies gain weight with recent regional data.

36. The geopolitics of energy in a fragmented world.

40. Charging station efficiency increases with intelligent data analysis.

42. Synchronous compensators regain prominence and gain space in transmission auctions.

48. Distributed Generation Plants 1: Real Opportunity or Market Illusion?

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Consumer Guide

Battery for solar system, understand if it is worth installing

Battery for solar system: understand if it is worth installing

Two solar integrators, responsible for managing the process involving the supply and installation of photovoltaic systems.

Solar Integrator Guide: Responsibilities and How to Get Started in the Market

Roof of a house with an installed photovoltaic system, highlighting the importance of solar energy certification to ensure the system functions correctly and connects to the electrical grid.

Solar energy certification: what is it, when and how to do it?

A technician walking between rows of solar panels at a photovoltaic plant, a typical scene for inspections and diagnoses carried out during solar energy consulting services in large-scale projects.

Solar energy consulting: understand the advantages and how it works.

photovoltaic solar panel

Photovoltaic solar panels: choose the best ones in 2026

How to store photovoltaic modules

Photovoltaic modules: a complete guide for consumers

Illustrative image featuring a solar panel, lamp, and calculator, accompanied by the title "How to understand your electricity bill with solar energy," symbolizing savings and the generation of clean energy.

How to understand your electricity bill with solar energy? See tips and examples.

Understanding your electricity bill when using solar energy is important for monitoring the performance of your photovoltaic system.

Aerial image of a solar farm.

Solar farm: what is it and how does it work?

A solar farm is a large-scale facility designed to generate electricity from sunlight.

Solar power plant with rows of photovoltaic panels, showing what large-scale solar energy is and its role in the Brazilian electricity grid.

What is solar energy? See the complete guide on the subject.

The solar energy system is a clean and renewable energy source, easy to install and maintain.

Solar panel and inverter structure of an off-grid system installed on the ground, demonstrating autonomous electricity generation.

Is an off-grid system worth it? Learn how it works and when to use it.

The off-grid photovoltaic system is characterized by self-sustainability and independence from electrical grids

Solar panels capturing sunlight in an on-grid system, demonstrating the generation of photovoltaic energy during the day.

On-grid system: everything about the grid-connected model

Find out everything about the on-grid system and what it is for, here you will find everything about it!

Solar Energy Projects

Solar complex worth over R$1 billion begins operation in Goiás.

MetroBH photovoltaic project advances and should surpass Mineirão stadium in solar power generation.

Aldo Solar announces national schedule of roadshows and technical events for 2026.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the solar power plant at the UFTM Hospital.

A 5,16 MW solar power plant reinforces clean energy production in Piauí.

Electra begins operation of solar power plant in Bahia.

Communities in Bahia receive training courses in an initiative by Canadian Solar and Statkraft.

Brewery in Portugal to have a 100 MWh mega thermal battery.

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