Journalist Henrique Hein

April 13

Roof of nursing home collapses; Civil Defense suspects overload from solar panels.

This case reignites debate in the sector about the importance of structural assessments of roofs before the installation of PV systems.

Public security

Roof of nursing home collapses; Civil Defense suspects overload from solar panels.

This case reignites debate in the sector about the importance of structural assessments of roofs before the installation of PV systems.

April 13

Brazil authorized 56 power plants for operation in the first quarter, 50 of which are solar.

The country added approximately 2,4 GW to its electricity grid in the first three months of the year, according to data from... ANEEL

Market & Investments

Brazil authorized 56 power plants for operation in the first quarter, 50 of which are solar.

The country added approximately 2,4 GW to its electricity grid in the first three months of the year, according to data from... ANEEL

April 10

Police foil robbery at solar power plant, arrest criminals and free hostages in Rio Grande do Norte.

There was an exchange of gunfire during the operation, which resulted in the recovery of 166 solar panels in the rural area of Macaíba.

News

Police foil robbery at solar power plant, arrest criminals and free hostages in Rio Grande do Norte.

There was an exchange of gunfire during the operation, which resulted in the recovery of 166 solar panels in the rural area of Macaíba.

April 10

Brazil's Supreme Court rules that reconnection fees can be charged, overturning a law from Pará.

The court understood that the issue falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government and is already regulated by federal laws.

Politics & Regulation

Brazil's Supreme Court rules that reconnection fees can be charged, overturning a law from Pará.

The court understood that the issue falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government and is already regulated by federal laws.

April 10

Which solar power plants performed best in the first two months of the year?

A survey by ePowerBay analyzes the monthly performance of solar power plants based on capacity factor.

Market & Investments

Which solar power plants performed best in the first two months of the year?

A survey by ePowerBay analyzes the monthly performance of solar power plants based on capacity factor.

April 9

Bill limiting the role of distributors in distributed generation advances in the Chamber of Deputies.

Proposal reignites debate on competition, net neutrality, and legal certainty for this modality.

Market & Investments

Bill limiting the role of distributors in distributed generation advances in the Chamber of Deputies.

Proposal reignites debate on competition, net neutrality, and legal certainty for this modality.

April 9

The photovoltaic market will require higher levels of qualification, warns Sol Agora.

Canal Solar spoke with Wilson Zafani, the company's new commercial director, who took office last week.

Market & Investments

The photovoltaic market will require higher levels of qualification, warns Sol Agora.

Canal Solar spoke with Wilson Zafani, the company's new commercial director, who took office last week.

April 8

Four cities have already installed more than a thousand distributed solar generation systems by 2026; find out which ones.

Three of them are located in the Central-West region and one in the Northeast, according to data from... ANEEL

Market & Investments

Four cities have already installed more than a thousand distributed solar generation systems by 2026; find out which ones.

Three of them are located in the Central-West region and one in the Northeast, according to data from... ANEEL

April 8

Brazilian government sets minimum distance for offshore wind farm installations.

This measure is part of a resolution approved this month that establishes guidelines for regulating this energy source in the country.

Politics & Regulation

Brazilian government sets minimum distance for offshore wind farm installations.

This measure is part of a resolution approved this month that establishes guidelines for regulating this energy source in the country.

April 8

A 3,54% fare increase has been approved in Amapá; the initial proposal exceeded 24%.

The reduction in the index was only possible because the Agency accepted CEA's proposal to advance R$ 201 million.

Market & Investments

A 3,54% fare increase has been approved in Amapá; the initial proposal exceeded 24%.

The reduction in the index was only possible because the Agency accepted CEA's proposal to advance R$ 201 million.

April 7

ANEEL opens a process that could lead to the revocation of Enel's license in São Paulo.

The distributor will have 30 days to present its defense before a possible recommendation for termination is submitted to the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL opens a process that could lead to the revocation of Enel's license in São Paulo.

The distributor will have 30 days to present its defense before a possible recommendation for termination is submitted to the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

April 7

ANEEL opens consultation on Copel's tariff; increase in Paraná could reach 19%

If approved, the revision will impact the electricity bills of 5,29 million consumer units in the state.

Market & Investments

ANEEL opens consultation on Copel's tariff; increase in Paraná could reach 19%

If approved, the revision will impact the electricity bills of 5,29 million consumer units in the state.

April 7

Company transforms industry challenge into strategy and projects growth for 2026.

Draives is ceasing operations as an M&A boutique and will now operate as a digital infrastructure provider in the energy market.

Market & Investments

Company transforms industry challenge into strategy and projects growth for 2026.

Draives is ceasing operations as an M&A boutique and will now operate as a digital infrastructure provider in the energy market.

April 7

Distributor invests R$ 30 million in BESS to increase network reliability.

The project features 10 high-performance batteries, totaling 20 MWh of storage capacity.

Market & Investments

Distributor invests R$ 30 million in BESS to increase network reliability.

The project features 10 high-performance batteries, totaling 20 MWh of storage capacity.

April 7

Investors are pressuring big tech companies regarding energy consumption, fueling the debate on renewables.

Advances in AI are increasing demand for natural resources and intensifying the call for more sustainable solutions.

Sustainability & ESG

Investors are pressuring big tech companies regarding energy consumption, fueling the debate on renewables.

Advances in AI are increasing demand for natural resources and intensifying the call for more sustainable solutions.

April 6

MME calls on 14 distributors to renew concessions for another 30 years.

An order published in the DOU (Official Gazette of the Union) establishes a 60-day deadline for signing the contracts.

Politics & Regulation

MME calls on 14 distributors to renew concessions for another 30 years.

An order published in the DOU (Official Gazette of the Union) establishes a 60-day deadline for signing the contracts.

April 6

Solar accounts for 75% of new additions and leads the growth of renewables in 2025.

Of the 692 GW added during the period, more than 510 GW came from solar power, according to an IRENA report.

International market

Solar accounts for 75% of new additions and leads the growth of renewables in 2025.

Of the 692 GW added during the period, more than 510 GW came from solar power, according to an IRENA report.

April 2

Advances in AI could transform Brazil into a global data center hub.

A PwC study details the country's potential and projects investments of up to US$1 trillion by 2027.

Technology & Innovation

Advances in AI could transform Brazil into a global data center hub.

A PwC study details the country's potential and projects investments of up to US$1 trillion by 2027.

April 2

How are Cacau Show, Nestlé, and other chocolate giants investing in renewables?

Amidst the Easter season, companies in the sector are expanding their use of clean energy to reduce costs and emissions.

Sustainability & ESG

How are Cacau Show, Nestlé, and other chocolate giants investing in renewables?

Amidst the Easter season, companies in the sector are expanding their use of clean energy to reduce costs and emissions.

April 2

War puts pressure on energy supply in Europe; EU recommends measures to curb consumption.

The unstable scenario reinforces the importance of renewable energy sources and the energy transition on the continent.

International market

War puts pressure on energy supply in Europe; EU recommends measures to curb consumption.

The unstable scenario reinforces the importance of renewable energy sources and the energy transition on the continent.

April 1

Camex approves renewal of 62 tariff exemptions for inverters; list excludes microinverters and has few hybrids.

The published list includes 58 string inverters and only four hybrid models.

Market & Investments

Camex approves renewal of 62 tariff exemptions for inverters; list excludes microinverters and has few hybrids.

The published list includes 58 string inverters and only four hybrid models.

April 1

Carrefour and Casa dos Ventos close a R$1 billion deal in solar energy.

The contract will supply 25% of the group's energy consumption, with energy coming from the Paraíso Photovoltaic Complex.

News

Carrefour and Casa dos Ventos close a R$1 billion deal in solar energy.

The contract will supply 25% of the group's energy consumption, with energy coming from the Paraíso Photovoltaic Complex.

April 1

Price increase: Chinese incentive for modules and batteries comes to an end.

The end of tax refunds in China will put pressure on costs in the international market, including Brazil.

Market & Investments

Price increase: Chinese incentive for modules and batteries comes to an end.

The end of tax refunds in China will put pressure on costs in the international market, including Brazil.

Marco 31, 2026

Greener reveals the brands most remembered by integrators in 2025; see the ranking.

Survey highlights the most remembered companies in categories such as distribution, modules, inverters and more.

Market & Investments

Greener reveals the brands most remembered by integrators in 2025; see the ranking.

Survey highlights the most remembered companies in categories such as distribution, modules, inverters and more.

Marco 31, 2026

Without predictability, power plants reduce staff and suspend investments in Brazil.

Atlas, Newave, and Voltalia are implementing adjustments in the country following losses due to curtailment and a lack of clarity regarding compensation.

Market & Investments

Without predictability, power plants reduce staff and suspend investments in Brazil.

Atlas, Newave, and Voltalia are implementing adjustments in the country following losses due to curtailment and a lack of clarity regarding compensation.

Marco 30, 2026

Truck carrying solar panels overturns on BR-116 highway and cargo is looted.

The accident occurred last weekend; a man was arrested for walking with a photovoltaic module on his head.

News

Truck carrying solar panels overturns on BR-116 highway and cargo is looted.

The accident occurred last weekend; a man was arrested for walking with a photovoltaic module on his head.

Marco 30, 2026

Residential solar power reaches 23 GW in Brazil, exceeding the total capacity of the United Kingdom.

The European country has between 20 and 22 GW of total solar capacity, while Brazil surpasses that volume only in the residential sector.

Market & Investments

Residential solar power reaches 23 GW in Brazil, exceeding the total capacity of the United Kingdom.

The European country has between 20 and 22 GW of total solar capacity, while Brazil surpasses that volume only in the residential sector.

Marco 30, 2026

ANEEL Confirms green light for April for the fourth consecutive month.

According to the agency, the volume of rainfall in March contributed to the recovery of reservoir levels.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL Confirms green light for April for the fourth consecutive month.

According to the agency, the volume of rainfall in March contributed to the recovery of reservoir levels.

Marco 27, 2026

Electricity bills affect the happiness of Brazilians; studies show that solar energy improves the scenario.

A survey indicates that 25% of families in socioeconomic classes D and E have stopped buying food in order to have electricity.

Education & Career

Electricity bills affect the happiness of Brazilians; studies show that solar energy improves the scenario.

A survey indicates that 25% of families in socioeconomic classes D and E have stopped buying food in order to have electricity.

Marco 26, 2026

Nearly 80% of Brazilians have experienced power outages in the last three months.

This scenario reinforces opportunities for energy storage in the Brazilian market.

Public security

Nearly 80% of Brazilians have experienced power outages in the last three months.

This scenario reinforces opportunities for energy storage in the Brazilian market.

Marco 25, 2026

ANEEL Court overturns injunction against Light and electricity bill adjustment reverts to 8,59%.

TRF-1 grants the Agency's request and prevents a tariff increase of over 16% for consumers in Rio de Janeiro.

News

ANEEL Court overturns injunction against Light and electricity bill adjustment reverts to 8,59%.

TRF-1 grants the Agency's request and prevents a tariff increase of over 16% for consumers in Rio de Janeiro.

Marco 25, 2026

Mercado Libre is set for a record year in 2025 with the growth of self-production, says CELA.

Contracts mapped by the consultancy over the last decade totaled an average of 6,04 GW and R$ 88,8 billion in financial transactions.

Market & Investments

Mercado Libre is set for a record year in 2025 with the growth of self-production, says CELA.

Contracts mapped by the consultancy over the last decade totaled an average of 6,04 GW and R$ 88,8 billion in financial transactions.

Marco 25, 2026

ANEEL recommends early renewal of Enel Ceará's concession.

The distributor's current contract is valid until 2028 and can be extended for another 30 years.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL recommends early renewal of Enel Ceará's concession.

The distributor's current contract is valid until 2028 and can be extended for another 30 years.

Marco 25, 2026

ANEEL Authorizations for 5 solar power plants are revoked; total reaches 7 in one week.

Projects had their permits revoked after failing to meet the implementation deadlines established by the Agency.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL Authorizations for 5 solar power plants are revoked; total reaches 7 in one week.

Projects had their permits revoked after failing to meet the implementation deadlines established by the Agency.

Marco 24, 2026

The first transmission auction of 2026 will be held this week.

The auction will be held at B3 headquarters in São Paulo, with a projected investment of R$ 3,3 billion.

Politics & Regulation

The first transmission auction of 2026 will be held this week.

The auction will be held at B3 headquarters in São Paulo, with a projected investment of R$ 3,3 billion.

Marco 24, 2026

ANEEL The court grants the injunction and removes the Enel-SP termination process from the agenda.

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) criticizes the suspension and attempts to reverse the decision, pointing to the risk of harm to the population.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL The court grants the injunction and removes the Enel-SP termination process from the agenda.

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) criticizes the suspension and attempts to reverse the decision, pointing to the risk of harm to the population.

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