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Politics & Regulation
CCEE launches national campaign to introduce the free energy market.
Market & Investments
Tenda Atacado invests R$ 2,2 million in a zero-grid solar system.
Market & Investments
BNDES approves R$ 300 million for energy efficiency at Electrolux.
Acende Brasil proposes improvements to the MMGD tariff structure.
Study highlights the need to adapt prices to the expansion of distributed generation and the evolution of demands on the electrical system.
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Market & Investments
Real estate fund raises R$1 billion to invest in distributed solar power plants.
SNEL11 aims to add up to 250 MWp to its portfolio and could reach approximately 400 MWp of installed capacity.
International market
India wants to make the use of batteries mandatory in renewable energy projects starting in 2027.
New power plants will need to have storage systems with a minimum duration of two hours.
News
Every 6 seconds, a Brazilian searches for solar energy on Google.
Residential properties are the most sought-after, while businesses come in second place in the ranking.
Politics & Regulation
2026 Elections: What each presidential candidate proposes for the energy sector
Canal Solar analyzed all the candidates' government plans and shows what each one proposes if elected; check them out…
Market & Investments
Suntech presents new TOPCon modules at The smarter E South America 2026
The manufacturer showcased solutions for different scales and assessed the progress of distributed and centralized generation in Brazil.
Authors
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Solar panels are not waste: the challenge of the circular economy in the energy transition.
Renato Zimmermann
VPP-ready isn't a buzzword; it's the difference between selling distributed generation today and surviving the easing of restrictions.
Marcelo Figueiredo
Redata: Speed cannot replace energy planning.
Heber Galarce
Brazil already possesses millions of distributed energy resources, and the next challenge will be coordinating them.
Pedro Dante
ERCAP-SAE: Current status of regulation and controversies regarding the allocation of storage auction costs.
Marvin Menezes
When the sun shines: what August 23rd reveals about Brazil's new electrical system.
Silla Motta
Freedom of choice, new risks and new opportunities in the free market for low voltage.
Juliana Oliveira
ERAG: Cut distributed generation or make it a resource for the system?
Marina Meyer Falcao
Articles
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Opinion Article
Solar panels are not waste: the challenge of the circular economy in the energy transition.
Opinion Article
VPP-ready isn't a buzzword; it's the difference between selling distributed generation today and surviving the easing of restrictions.
Opinion Article
Redata: Speed cannot replace energy planning.
Opinion Article
Brazil already possesses millions of distributed energy resources, and the next challenge will be coordinating them.
International market
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India wants to make the use of batteries mandatory in renewable energy projects starting in 2027.
Google will buy energy from a solar power plant built in a former coal mine.
Germany finds explosives in substation and investigates attempted sabotage of the electrical system.
For the first time in history, solar energy surpasses coal in installed capacity in China.
Politics & Regulation
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2026 Elections: What each presidential candidate proposes for the energy sector
ANEEL will coordinate a working group to investigate distributed generation plants operating without authorization.
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) establishes partnership to bring solar energy to the 2026 elections.
Senate approves incentives for data centers and creates a market reserve for renewable energy.
Projects & Applications
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Sugar mill invests R$ 120 million to expand energy generation using sugarcane bagasse.
Pilot project tests batteries on rural property powered by solar energy in Paraná.
Project in São Paulo envisions solar energy for recharging electric buses.
The first BESS (Brazilian Solar Energy Storage System) co-located with a solar power plant inaugurates a new stage in energy storage in Brazil.
Sustainability & ESG
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São Paulo state government begins technical phase for the implementation of solar power plants in 25 municipalities.
Recycling solar panels is becoming increasingly urgent, and batteries are emerging as the next challenge.
Port of Suape evaluates electrification of docked ships with renewable energy.
Sea spray, soil and space: challenges of the R$ 350 million solar project in Fernando de Noronha
Technology & Innovation
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HDT New Charge and Livoltek create joint venture for charger rentals.
Semi-transparent solar module achieves 9,26% efficiency.
Intersolar 2026 starts tomorrow; Canal Solar is attending the event for the sixth consecutive year.
Did you miss the main announcements from Europe's biggest solar energy fair? Check out a complete summary.
Magazine Canal Solar
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Index of this edition
14. The smarter E South America attracts 50 visitors; storage takes center stage like never before.
20. Aldo relaunches loyalty program, introduces sales platform, and reinforces focus on storage.
22. Banco BV expands support for integrators with a new solar sizing tool.
27. BelEnergy consolidates partnership with integrators at the "most illuminated booth at the fair"
29. Interview: Brazil's storage market still lags behind the US and Europe, says BLUETTI
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Solar Energy Projects
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Brazilian zoo relies on BESS for energy savings and a continuous supply.
Expansion of the Jaguara hydroelectric plant enters a new phase with the contracting of equipment.
Social project uses solar energy to expand vegetable production in Tocantins.
Transmission line worth R$2,7 billion obtains environmental license.
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