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Is your solar power plant prepared to withstand a storm?
Recommendations range from structures designed for extreme winds to preventative inspections, including remote operation to accelerate the resumption of generation.
National plan: electricity grid up to 99% clean, advancement of solar power and expansion of energy storage.
Study projects increased share of clean energy in Brazilian electricity generation by 2055, considering different scenarios evaluated.
AVT signs agreement with Huawei to market energy storage systems in Brazil.
BESS's acquisition of technologies aims to strengthen the distributor's expansion strategy in the commercial and industrial segment.
Agribusiness is responsible for 60% of Brazil's renewable energy, according to FGV.
Bioenergy linked to the sector reached 97,8 million tons of oil equivalent in 2025, with a growth of 16% in four years.
Lack of integration between energy and telecommunications could delay new investments in Brazil, says ABINEE.
The association argues that the expansion of data centers, AI, and mobile networks depends on integrated infrastructure and coordinated regulatory rules.
Load shifting, peak shaving, and backup: understand the main applications of batteries.
Each strategy addresses different needs, and identifying the customer's problem is the first step in sizing storage systems.
Hitachi announces R$ 385 million investment for domestic production of components used in power transformers.
Resources will be allocated to the installation of a new factory and the expansion of the production of insulating materials in Brazil.
City government upholds R$ 11,4 million fine against Enel SP.
The penalty is related to the blackouts of 2025; the distributor also faces a concession termination process.
ANEEL This week, the transmission company will hold a transmission auction with nearly R$ 9 billion in investments.
The auction will be held on Friday (30) and will offer eight concession lots in seven Brazilian states, with a maximum RAP of R$ 1,6 billion.
EDP will receive US$79 million from IFC to modernize the electricity grid in Espírito Santo.
This investment is part of a US$301 million package for EDP's operations in Brazil and Mexico, which also includes funds for a 200 MW solar power plant.
Rising energy tariffs require companies to pay attention to their planning for 2027.
With price adjustments exceeding inflation and rising prices in the free market, Lux Energia warns of the importance of companies reviewing costs and contracts.
Rules for battery auctions reach a decisive moment in ANEEL
An extraordinary meeting will be held this Tuesday at 16 PM to discuss the announcements for the two competitions.
France transforms former quarry into solar power plant with batteries.
Engie's project will have a capacity of 29,8 MWp and a 20 MWh storage system, with connection to the electricity grid expected in 2027.
UFPI invests in solar carport to reduce electricity bill by R$ 1,2 million.
The structure has 58 solar panels and is expected to generate 5 kWh per month; the university plans to expand photovoltaic generation to other campuses.
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São Paulo state government begins technical phase for the implementation of solar power plants in 25 municipalities.
The first meeting with the municipalities that ranked highest in the call for proposals defined the next steps for the projects.
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.
