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April 17, 2026

By 2026, nearly 60% of distributed solar generation projects will meet the fast track requirements.

This modality gained traction because it is one of the forms approved by... ANEEL to reduce obstacles associated with flow reversal

Market & Investments

By 2026, nearly 60% of distributed solar generation projects will meet the fast track requirements.

This modality gained traction because it is one of the forms approved by... ANEEL to reduce obstacles associated with flow reversal

April 17, 2026

70% of integrators already offer hybrid systems in the Brazilian market.

In one year, adoption of the technology grew significantly in the country, reveals a study by Greener.

International market

70% of integrators already offer hybrid systems in the Brazilian market.

In one year, adoption of the technology grew significantly in the country, reveals a study by Greener.

April 16, 2026

Enel SP is the distributor that has regressed the most in the ranking of ANEEL

The company claims that the Agency's mapping does not always reflect the reality of the quality indicators.

Market & Investments

Enel SP is the distributor that has regressed the most in the ranking of ANEEL

The company claims that the Agency's mapping does not always reflect the reality of the quality indicators.

April 16, 2026

Outlet Premium Salvador inaugurates an electric vehicle charging station with 80 chargers and a BESS system.

The project has an installed capacity of 1,4 MW and a daily generation of 7 MWh from solar energy.

Market & Investments

Outlet Premium Salvador inaugurates an electric vehicle charging station with 80 chargers and a BESS system.

The project has an installed capacity of 1,4 MW and a daily generation of 7 MWh from solar energy.

April 16, 2026

Photovoltaic sizing and Law 14.300: precision in financial return with SOLergo

Electro Graphics software offers tools for sizing and forecasting return on investment according to the rules of... ANEEL

Projects & Applications

Photovoltaic sizing and Law 14.300: precision in financial return with SOLergo

Electro Graphics software offers tools for sizing and forecasting return on investment according to the rules of... ANEEL

April 16, 2026

Distributed generation (GD) registers its second-best year with 8,8 GW added in 2025, says EPE.

EPE updates dashboard with consolidated data from last year; result is second only to 2024.

Market & Investments

Distributed generation (GD) registers its second-best year with 8,8 GW added in 2025, says EPE.

EPE updates dashboard with consolidated data from last year; result is second only to 2024.

April 16, 2026

Synchronous compensators regain prominence and gain space in transmission auctions.

Equipment reappears as a solution to reinforce the stability of the National Interconnected System (SIN) amidst the advance of renewables.

Market & Investments

Synchronous compensators regain prominence and gain space in transmission auctions.

Equipment reappears as a solution to reinforce the stability of the National Interconnected System (SIN) amidst the advance of renewables.

April 16, 2026

Eight states will still have electricity bill adjustments by the end of April.

Three states have already seen increases in 2026; the first four months are expected to close with increases in 11 states.

Market & Investments

Eight states will still have electricity bill adjustments by the end of April.

Three states have already seen increases in 2026; the first four months are expected to close with increases in 11 states.

April 15, 2026

Government expands credit and reduces interest rates in the Casa Brasil Reform program; see how to finance solar energy.

Launched in November 2025, the program allows financing of PV systems for families with income up to R$ 13.

Market & Investments

Government expands credit and reduces interest rates in the Casa Brasil Reform program; see how to finance solar energy.

Launched in November 2025, the program allows financing of PV systems for families with income up to R$ 13.

April 15, 2026

Northeastern Brazil is once again facing significant restrictions on renewable energy generation.

Again, frequency control was one of the reasons most cited by the ONS.

Public security

Northeastern Brazil is once again facing significant restrictions on renewable energy generation.

Again, frequency control was one of the reasons most cited by the ONS.

April 15, 2026

Consumers were without power for an average of 9 hours and 18 minutes in 2025, it says. ANEEL

Indicators of continuity improved in 2025, but the national electricity sector still faces challenges.

Market & Investments

Consumers were without power for an average of 9 hours and 18 minutes in 2025, it says. ANEEL

Indicators of continuity improved in 2025, but the national electricity sector still faces challenges.

April 15, 2026

ABRACEEL asks that energy companies respect contracts.

The free energy market is going through one of the worst liquidity and confidence crises in history.

Market & Investments

ABRACEEL asks that energy companies respect contracts.

The free energy market is going through one of the worst liquidity and confidence crises in history.

April 15, 2026

IBS Energy Group is yet another energy trading company to file for bankruptcy protection.

The company is facing financial imbalance, credit restrictions, and exposure to the short-term market.

Market & Investments

IBS Energy Group is yet another energy trading company to file for bankruptcy protection.

The company is facing financial imbalance, credit restrictions, and exposure to the short-term market.

April 15, 2026

China is considering restricting exports of photovoltaic equipment to the US.

This measure could impact the expansion plans of American companies such as Tesla, Google, and Amazon.

International market

China is considering restricting exports of photovoltaic equipment to the US.

This measure could impact the expansion plans of American companies such as Tesla, Google, and Amazon.

April 15, 2026

Brazil's longest underground transmission line is 44 km long; learn about the project.

The project was developed by ISA Energia Brasil and energized five months ahead of schedule. ANEEL

Projects & Applications

Brazil's longest underground transmission line is 44 km long; learn about the project.

The project was developed by ISA Energia Brasil and energized five months ahead of schedule. ANEEL

April 15, 2026

Ilha Solteira inaugurates battery laboratory with support from HDT.

The Flex BESS project tests the integration of solar and energy solutions with Huawei technology.

Projects & Applications

Ilha Solteira inaugurates battery laboratory with support from HDT.

The Flex BESS project tests the integration of solar and energy solutions with Huawei technology.

April 15, 2026

Power outages in Sergipe leave 170 without electricity; factory of PetroBrazil registers multimillion dollar loss.

The state has recorded two power outages since Sunday, affecting the population and the operations of Fafen.

Market & Investments

Power outages in Sergipe leave 170 without electricity; factory of PetroBrazil registers multimillion dollar loss.

The state has recorded two power outages since Sunday, affecting the population and the operations of Fafen.

April 14, 2026

Ministry of Defense invests in solar energy to improve health and food security in Amazonas.

The project will serve a military unit and will share energy with indigenous communities.

Projects & Applications

Ministry of Defense invests in solar energy to improve health and food security in Amazonas.

The project will serve a military unit and will share energy with indigenous communities.

April 14, 2026

DAH Solar case study demonstrates the efficiency of a power plant using Solar Unit technology.

In an influencer's home, the solution maintains performance at 99% of the target even with lower solar radiation.

Projects & Applications

DAH Solar case study demonstrates the efficiency of a power plant using Solar Unit technology.

In an influencer's home, the solution maintains performance at 99% of the target even with lower solar radiation.

April 14, 2026

Brazil and Paraguay discuss reducing the Itaipu dam tariff starting in 2027.

Price unification between the two countries is also being considered in the negotiations.

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Brazil and Paraguay discuss reducing the Itaipu dam tariff starting in 2027.

Price unification between the two countries is also being considered in the negotiations.

April 14, 2026

Did you find 19% high? For industry, Copel's readjustment could reach 51%.

Increases at this level are foreseen in the distributor's tariff review proposal currently under analysis by... ANEEL

Market & Investments

Did you find 19% high? For industry, Copel's readjustment could reach 51%.

Increases at this level are foreseen in the distributor's tariff review proposal currently under analysis by... ANEEL

April 14, 2026

Sofar presents a case study of a split-phase hybrid inverter in Brazil.

Barbara Rubim's residential project features stable operation and energy backup applications.

Projects & Applications

Sofar presents a case study of a split-phase hybrid inverter in Brazil.

Barbara Rubim's residential project features stable operation and energy backup applications.

April 14, 2026

Power outage at substation causes blackout in neighborhoods and paralyzes Recife Metro.

Axia Energia reports that the power outage occurred at 5:43 AM and that the causes of the incident are still under investigation.

Market & Investments

Power outage at substation causes blackout in neighborhoods and paralyzes Recife Metro.

Axia Energia reports that the power outage occurred at 5:43 AM and that the causes of the incident are still under investigation.

April 14, 2026

Draft bill proposes limiting subsidies on electricity bills.

The proposal includes penalties for public officials who authorize expenditures outside of established rules.

Politics & Regulation

Draft bill proposes limiting subsidies on electricity bills.

The proposal includes penalties for public officials who authorize expenditures outside of established rules.

April 14, 2026

The cost of solar energy has fallen by 87% and batteries by 93% since 2010.

IRENA study shows that reduction is already impacting energy strategies worldwide.

International market

The cost of solar energy has fallen by 87% and batteries by 93% since 2010.

IRENA study shows that reduction is already impacting energy strategies worldwide.

April 13, 2026

Canal Solar hits new record and surpasses 35 million views in the first quarter.

The numbers reinforce the Group's leadership as the main content hub for the global energy sector.

Market & Investments

Canal Solar hits new record and surpasses 35 million views in the first quarter.

The numbers reinforce the Group's leadership as the main content hub for the global energy sector.

April 13, 2026

BBCE closes quarter with drop in energy trading.

Data reinforces the scenario of price volatility and lower liquidity in Mercado Libre.

Market & Investments

BBCE closes quarter with drop in energy trading.

Data reinforces the scenario of price volatility and lower liquidity in Mercado Libre.

April 13, 2026

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, 2026

Trading company Tradener resorts to the courts to maintain operations on Mercado Livre.

Amid the financial crisis, the company seeks to buy time while negotiating with creditors.

Market & Investments

Trading company Tradener resorts to the courts to maintain operations on Mercado Livre.

Amid the financial crisis, the company seeks to buy time while negotiating with creditors.

April 13, 2026

J&F Group officially takes control of Roraima Energia.

Publication in the Official Gazette formalizes the transfer of the distributor following the decision of... ANEEL

Market & Investments

J&F Group officially takes control of Roraima Energia.

Publication in the Official Gazette formalizes the transfer of the distributor following the decision of... ANEEL

April 13, 2026

Brazil already has 22 requests for data centers with signed contracts, says ONS.

It is expected that the load associated with these projects will grow more than 11 times in the country by 2030.

Market & Investments

Brazil already has 22 requests for data centers with signed contracts, says ONS.

It is expected that the load associated with these projects will grow more than 11 times in the country by 2030.

April 13, 2026

Electrical accidents surpass 2 cases in Brazil for the third consecutive year.

Electric shocks have a fatality rate of almost 70% in Brazil, according to a study by Abracopel.

News

Electrical accidents surpass 2 cases in Brazil for the third consecutive year.

Electric shocks have a fatality rate of almost 70% in Brazil, according to a study by Abracopel.

April 13, 2026

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, 2026

Distributed generation growth projection revised downwards by almost 2 GW by 2030.

Subsidy cuts, flow reversals, high interest rates, and regulatory changes are increasing market uncertainty.

Market & Investments

Distributed generation growth projection revised downwards by almost 2 GW by 2030.

Subsidy cuts, flow reversals, high interest rates, and regulatory changes are increasing market uncertainty.

April 10, 2026

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, 2026

Draft bill proposes ending the Fio B charge on distributed generation.

The formalized proposal seeks to amend Law 14.300/2022, which established the Legal Framework for distributed generation in the country.

Politics & Regulation

Draft bill proposes ending the Fio B charge on distributed generation.

The formalized proposal seeks to amend Law 14.300/2022, which established the Legal Framework for distributed generation in the country.

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