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Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.
Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.
The Infrastructure Committee approves the contracting of 2,5 GW to supply the Northern region, in addition to 4,9 GW for small hydroelectric plants.
Canal Solar - Those who have lived it know what it represents. Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Those who lived through it know what this means: Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Exactly six years ago, the sector celebrated its first GW and began a journey that would forever change the Brazilian market.
Canal Solar - CNPE unlocks analysis on Angra 3 debt.

CNPE unlocks analysis on Angra 3 debt.

The resolution creates conditions for the possible temporary suspension of payments to BNDES and Caixa, without altering contracts.

Associations advocate for a change in the law to avoid extra costs for solar and wind power generation in battery auctions.

ABSOLARABEEólica, ABSAE, ABIAPE, and APINE state that the current rule could increase project costs and harm the bidding process.

Policy and Regulation

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

The Infrastructure Committee approves the contracting of 2,5 GW to supply the Northern region, in addition to 4,9 GW for small hydroelectric plants.
Canal Solar - CNPE unlocks analysis on Angra 3 debt.

CNPE unlocks analysis on Angra 3 debt.

The resolution creates conditions for the possible temporary suspension of payments to BNDES and Caixa, without altering contracts.

Associations advocate for a change in the law to avoid extra costs for solar and wind power generation in battery auctions.

ABSOLARABEEólica, ABSAE, ABIAPE, and APINE state that the current rule could increase project costs and harm the bidding process.
Canal Solar - Ceará approves regulatory framework to attract data centers and battery projects.

Ceará approves regulatory framework to attract data centers and battery projects.

New legislation creates an investment policy, defines licensing rules, and establishes classification by size and power.

Market and Prices

Canal Solar - Those who have lived it know what it represents. Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Those who lived through it know what this means: Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Exactly six years ago, the sector celebrated its first GW and began a journey that would forever change the Brazilian market.
Canal Solar - 142 MW solar power plant begins operation in Minas Gerais

142 MW solar power plant begins operation in Minas Gerais

The expectation is to generate approximately 321 GWh per year; the project has a 10-year supply contract with Statkraft.
Canal Solar - Second fire at an Axia plant on the same day causes power outage in Fortaleza.

Following a fire at a hydroelectric plant, a new fire has affected the Axia substation in Fortaleza.

The incident at the substation occurred less than 10 hours after another fire hit the Marimbondo hydroelectric plant.
Canal Solar - ANEEL approves a 9,63% increase in electricity bills for Energisa Sul-Sudeste.

ANEEL Brazil approves the 24th electricity bill adjustment for 2026; Energisa Sul-Sudeste raises rates by 9,63%.

Based in Presidente Prudente (SP), the distributor serves approximately 905 consumer units across three states.

energy storage

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

The Infrastructure Committee approves the contracting of 2,5 GW to supply the Northern region, in addition to 4,9 GW for small hydroelectric plants.
Retrofitting and fire safety: how evolving standards are transforming the photovoltaic market.

Retrofitting and fire safety: how evolving standards are transforming the photovoltaic market.

The evolution of regulations demonstrates that safety is playing an increasingly important role in the Brazilian photovoltaic market.
The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

This article explains why a silent change could reshape the future of the electricity sector.
Canal Solar - Those who have lived it know what it represents. Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Those who lived through it know what this means: Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Exactly six years ago, the sector celebrated its first GW and began a journey that would forever change the Brazilian market.

Sustainability

Canal Solar - Braskem reveals strategy to manage a R$ 3 billion energy bill.

Braskem reveals strategy to manage a R$3 billion energy bill.

Canal Solar spoke exclusively with Robson Casali, Energy Business Development Manager.
Canal Solar - PetroBrazil will install a solar power plant in the Boaventura Complex.

Solar energy in the pre-salt layer: PetroBrazil will install a photovoltaic plant in the Boaventura Complex.

The 13,5 MW project received authorization from ANEEL to operate in a self-generation of energy mode
Canal Solar - Solar energy project transforms community in the Amazon and wins environmental award.

Solar energy project transforms community in the Amazon and wins environmental award.

A 150 kWp system, combined with 300 kWh batteries, generated an annual economic impact of R$ 420 for agro-extractive families.
Volkswagen adopts a flock of sheep for the maintenance of its solar power plant.

Volkswagen adopts a flock of sheep for the maintenance of its solar power plant.

The initiative combines renewable energy generation, vegetation management, and scientific research in an area with more than 31 solar modules.

Investments and Business

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

The Infrastructure Committee approves the contracting of 2,5 GW to supply the Northern region, in addition to 4,9 GW for small hydroelectric plants.
Retrofitting and fire safety: how evolving standards are transforming the photovoltaic market.

Retrofitting and fire safety: how evolving standards are transforming the photovoltaic market.

The evolution of regulations demonstrates that safety is playing an increasingly important role in the Brazilian photovoltaic market.
The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

This article explains why a silent change could reshape the future of the electricity sector.
Canal Solar - Those who have lived it know what it represents. Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Those who lived through it know what this means: Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Exactly six years ago, the sector celebrated its first GW and began a journey that would forever change the Brazilian market.

Innovation and New Technologies

Canal Solar - Missed the main announcements from Europe's biggest solar energy fair. Check out a full summary.

Did you miss the main announcements from Europe's biggest solar energy fair? Check out a complete summary.

Canal Solar has prepared a special video showcasing the main releases, announcements, and trends that marked the new edition.
Canal Solar - The smarter E Europe 2026 conferences will discuss the main challenges of the sector.

The smarter E Europe 2026: conferences will discuss the main challenges of the sector. 

The smarter E Europe 2026 will feature programming focused on discussing trends and challenges in the energy sector.
Canal Solar - Brazil gains unprecedented technology applied to energy transmission.

Brazil gains groundbreaking technology applied to energy transmission.

The project utilizes FACTS technology to increase operational efficiency and optimize energy flow control.
Canal Solar - The smarter E Europe 2026 will bring together more than 2,8 exhibitors in Munich.

The smarter E Europe 2026 will bring together nearly 3 exhibitors in Munich.

Under the motto "Connecting Solar Businesses," the event will showcase the latest trends and business models in the sector.

international

Canal Solar - TotalEnergies concludes sale of distributed generation assets in Europe; focus shifts to large power plants.

TotalEnergies concludes sale of distributed generation assets in Europe; focus shifts to large power plants.

This strategy follows a trend observed among large international groups, which have been prioritizing economies of scale.
Canal Solar - Levelized cost of solar energy falls 25% in Brazil, placing the country among the most competitive in the world, says Irena.

Solar energy costs fall 25% in Brazil, placing the country among the most competitive in the world, says Irena.

With an LCOE of US$37/MWh, Brazil is approaching the levels of China and India, but remains below the global average.
Canal Solar - Energy storage takes center stage in Tesla's results.

Energy storage takes on unprecedented prominence in Tesla's results.

Megapack's success boosts energy division and expands revenue for Elon Musk's company.
Canal Solar - Brazil vs. Japan: Why the Japanese electrical system is one of the most curious in the world.

Brazil vs. Japan: Why is the Japanese electrical system one of the most curious in the world?

The country operates with two electricity frequencies, still relies on thermal power plants, and is betting on solar power to expand renewables by 2040.

Corporate

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

The Infrastructure Committee approves the contracting of 2,5 GW to supply the Northern region, in addition to 4,9 GW for small hydroelectric plants.
Retrofitting and fire safety: how evolving standards are transforming the photovoltaic market.

Retrofitting and fire safety: how evolving standards are transforming the photovoltaic market.

The evolution of regulations demonstrates that safety is playing an increasingly important role in the Brazilian photovoltaic market.
The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

This article explains why a silent change could reshape the future of the electricity sector.
Canal Solar - Those who have lived it know what it represents. Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Those who lived through it know what this means: Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Exactly six years ago, the sector celebrated its first GW and began a journey that would forever change the Brazilian market.

Cases

Santa Catarina signs first contract for commercial injection of biomethane into the gas network.

Santa Catarina signs first contract for commercial injection of biomethane into the gas network.

Agreement between H2A Bioenergia, SCGÁS and VOSSKO opens up opportunities for energy recovery from agricultural waste.
Meta announces first data center in Canada with a capacity of 1 GW.

Meta announces first data center in Canada with a capacity of 1 GW.

The data center will have its electricity supplied by renewable sources and dry cooling technology to reduce water consumption.
The contract will serve the Eusébio campus in Ceará and is expected to result in an 18% reduction in electricity costs.

Fiocruz closes deal with EDP and contracts renewable energy in the Free Market.

The contract will serve the Eusébio campus in Ceará and is expected to result in an 18% reduction in electricity costs.
Isa Energia completes mega-transmission project with unprecedented use of cup-shaped towers.

Isa Energia completes mega-transmission project with unprecedented use of cup-shaped towers.

The Piraquê project spans 1,000 km and received investments of R$ 3,85 billion.

Public security

Almost one-sixth of the energy injected into the grid was lost or stolen last year, he says. ANEEL

Almost one-sixth of the energy injected into the grid was lost or stolen last year, he says. ANEEL

The agency explains that the numbers involve unavoidable factors related to the system's operation, such as theft, fraud, and other irregularities.
Distributors find irregularities, but the impact of "solar theft" is still limited.

Distributors find irregularities, but the impact of "solar theft" is still limited.

Irregularities were identified in 59% of the inspections, but the impact represents only 0,31% of the installed capacity.
"There is a lack of coordinated vision to address the challenges of distributed generation in Brazil," says the leader of GEAPP.

"There is a lack of coordinated vision to address the challenges of distributed generation in Brazil," says the leader of GEAPP.

In an interview with Canal Solar expert Luisa Valentim advocates for greater integration between planning and regulation to address the impacts of solar energy expansion in the country.
Canal Solar - What should be the impacts of winter on the electricity sector?

What are the expected impacts of winter on the electricity sector?

El Niño, reservoirs, renewables, and free market prices are all expected to be influenced by weather conditions during the season.

Agribusiness

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

Senate committee approves bill to expand thermoelectric power generation in lightning-fast vote.

The Infrastructure Committee approves the contracting of 2,5 GW to supply the Northern region, in addition to 4,9 GW for small hydroelectric plants.
Retrofitting and fire safety: how evolving standards are transforming the photovoltaic market.

Retrofitting and fire safety: how evolving standards are transforming the photovoltaic market.

The evolution of regulations demonstrates that safety is playing an increasingly important role in the Brazilian photovoltaic market.
The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

This article explains why a silent change could reshape the future of the electricity sector.
Canal Solar - Those who have lived it know what it represents. Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Those who lived through it know what this means: Brazil reaches 50 GW in distributed solar generation.

Exactly six years ago, the sector celebrated its first GW and began a journey that would forever change the Brazilian market.

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The energy of the future: the silent revolution of microgrids.

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Energy of the future: storing energy is much more than just a battery.

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