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Canal Solar - Government initiates discussion on small nuclear reactors in Brazil
  • April 23

Brazilian government initiates discussions on small nuclear reactors.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has established a working group to assess the feasibility of this technology in the country.
Canal Solar - Government initiates discussion on small nuclear reactors in Brazil
  • Politics & Regulation

Brazilian government initiates discussions on small nuclear reactors.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has established a working group to assess the feasibility of this technology in the country.
Canal Solar - Home Renovation Brazil: Government expands credit and reduces interest rates; financing includes solar energy.
  • April 15

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.
Canal Solar - Home Renovation Brazil: Government expands credit and reduces interest rates; financing includes solar energy.
  • 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.
Canal Solar - Government sets minimum distance for offshore wind farm installation in Brazil
  • 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.
Canal Solar - Government sets minimum distance for offshore wind farm installation in Brazil
  • 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.
Brazilian congressman files complaint with the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) requesting the suspension of the government's contract with the thermoelectric plant. 
  • Marco 17, 2026

Brazilian congressman files complaint with the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) requesting the suspension of the government's contract with the thermoelectric plant. 

Member of Parliament requests suspension of the contract, whose value would be 50,2% above the average observed in auctions.
Brazilian congressman files complaint with the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) requesting the suspension of the government's contract with the thermoelectric plant. 
  • Politics & Regulation

Brazilian congressman files complaint with the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) requesting the suspension of the government's contract with the thermoelectric plant. 

Member of Parliament requests suspension of the contract, whose value would be 50,2% above the average observed in auctions.
The government will hold two capacity auctions this week.
  • Marco 16, 2026

The government will hold two capacity auctions this week.

Competitions are scheduled for next Wednesday (18) and Friday (20)
The government will hold two capacity auctions this week.
  • Politics & Regulation

The government will hold two capacity auctions this week.

Competitions are scheduled for next Wednesday (18) and Friday (20)
Canal Solar - Auction decree for batteries should be released in April, and the government is studying minimum storage requirements.
  • Marco 11, 2026

The government anticipates issuing a decree for the battery auction in April and is studying minimum storage requirements.

During a session in the Chamber of Deputies, Minister Alexandre Silveira also spoke about LRCAP prices.
Canal Solar - Auction decree for batteries should be released in April, and the government is studying minimum storage requirements.
  • News

The government anticipates issuing a decree for the battery auction in April and is studying minimum storage requirements.

During a session in the Chamber of Deputies, Minister Alexandre Silveira also spoke about LRCAP prices.
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  • Marco 11, 2026

Brazil supports nuclear expansion while facing internal impasses.

International endorsement contrasts with Eletronuclear's financial difficulties and uncertainty surrounding Angra 3.
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  • Projects & Applications

Brazil supports nuclear expansion while facing internal impasses.

International endorsement contrasts with Eletronuclear's financial difficulties and uncertainty surrounding Angra 3.
Canal Solar - Lula's government proposes buying coal-fired energy from J&F for R$ 12 billion.
  • Marco 5, 2026

Government proposes 15-year contract for the purchase of thermal energy from J&F.

The contract value would be 50,2% above the average observed in auctions using the same fuel.
Canal Solar - Lula's government proposes buying coal-fired energy from J&F for R$ 12 billion.
  • Politics & Regulation

Government proposes 15-year contract for the purchase of thermal energy from J&F.

The contract value would be 50,2% above the average observed in auctions using the same fuel.
Canal Solar - Decline in hydroelectric power and delays in battery implementation are expected to expand thermal power plants in Brazil.
  • February 19, 2026

The decline in hydroelectric power and delays in battery implementation are expected to increase the use of thermal power plants in Brazil.

Study indicates that the advancement of renewables without sufficient storage will require more thermal power generation in the country.
Canal Solar - Decline in hydroelectric power and delays in battery implementation are expected to expand thermal power plants in Brazil.
  • News

The decline in hydroelectric power and delays in battery implementation are expected to increase the use of thermal power plants in Brazil.

Study indicates that the advancement of renewables without sufficient storage will require more thermal power generation in the country.
Brazil officially joins the International Solar Alliance by decree.
  • February 13, 2026

Brazil officially joins the International Solar Alliance by decree.

The measure makes the agreement valid in the country and expands participation in the global initiative.
Brazil officially joins the International Solar Alliance by decree.
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Brazil officially joins the International Solar Alliance by decree.

The measure makes the agreement valid in the country and expands participation in the global initiative.
Following market pressure, the government doubles the price ceilings for capacity auctions.
  • February 13, 2026

Following pressure, the government doubles the price ceiling for capacity auctions.

Prices for new projects rose 81%, while prices for existing plants doubled.
Following market pressure, the government doubles the price ceilings for capacity auctions.
  • Politics & Regulation

Following pressure, the government doubles the price ceiling for capacity auctions.

Prices for new projects rose 81%, while prices for existing plants doubled.
Canal Solar - Government confirms tax increase for photovoltaic generators above 75 kW.
  • February 6, 2026

Government confirms tax increase for photovoltaic generators above 75 kW.

The measure published in the Official Gazette maintained the equipment on the list subject to increased taxes and applies to generators assembled outside the country; inverters and BESS systems were left off the published list, but experts do not rule out further updates.
Canal Solar - Government confirms tax increase for photovoltaic generators above 75 kW.
  • Market & Investments

Government confirms tax increase for photovoltaic generators above 75 kW.

The measure published in the Official Gazette maintained the equipment on the list subject to increased taxes and applies to generators assembled outside the country; inverters and BESS systems were left off the published list, but experts do not rule out further updates.
Government promise, solar power plant in the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program, remains stalled.
  • February 4, 2026

Government promise, solar power plant in the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program, remains stalled.

The popular initiative remains unimplemented almost two years after the project was announced.
Government promise, solar power plant in the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program, remains stalled.
  • Market & Investments

Government promise, solar power plant in the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program, remains stalled.

The popular initiative remains unimplemented almost two years after the project was announced.
Government approves increase in import tax and rate for inverters, and BESS reaches 20%.
  • 30 Janeiro, 2026

Government approves increase in import tax and rate for inverters, and BESS reaches 20%.

Tax on inverters and microinverters rises from 12,6% to 20%, while taxes on battery storage systems, including BESS, increase from 16% to 20%.
Government approves increase in import tax and rate for inverters, and BESS reaches 20%.
  • Market & Investments

Government approves increase in import tax and rate for inverters, and BESS reaches 20%.

Tax on inverters and microinverters rises from 12,6% to 20%, while taxes on battery storage systems, including BESS, increase from 16% to 20%.
  • 22 Janeiro, 2026

Government denies raising the 35% tax on solar panels.

The widely shared narrative has generated apprehension in the renewable energy market.
  • Market & Investments

Government denies raising the 35% tax on solar panels.

The widely shared narrative has generated apprehension in the renewable energy market.
Federal agencies are called in to investigate failures at Enel SP.
  • 13 Janeiro, 2026

Federal agencies are called in to investigate failures at Enel SP.

The decision was motivated by the supply disruption that affected approximately 1,8 million consumers at the end of last year.
Federal agencies are called in to investigate failures at Enel SP.
  • News

Federal agencies are called in to investigate failures at Enel SP.

The decision was motivated by the supply disruption that affected approximately 1,8 million consumers at the end of last year.
Canal Solar - Supreme Court validates agreement that redefines the Union's stake in Eletrobras.
  • December 15, 2025

Supreme Court upholds agreement that redefines federal government's stake in Eletrobras.

Decision confirms new governance limits following privatization and ends dispute over government voting power.
Canal Solar - Supreme Court validates agreement that redefines the Union's stake in Eletrobras.
  • Politics & Regulation

Supreme Court upholds agreement that redefines federal government's stake in Eletrobras.

Decision confirms new governance limits following privatization and ends dispute over government voting power.
Canal Solar - Curtailment, oil royalties and distributed generation: check out the main vetoes of Provisional Measure 1304.
  • November 25, 2025

Curtailment, oil royalties and distributed generation: check out the main vetoes of Provisional Measure 1304.

The Federal Government argues that the vetoes aim to preserve affordable tariffs and prevent operational risks to the system.
Canal Solar - Curtailment, oil royalties and distributed generation: check out the main vetoes of Provisional Measure 1304.
  • Market & Investments

Curtailment, oil royalties and distributed generation: check out the main vetoes of Provisional Measure 1304.

The Federal Government argues that the vetoes aim to preserve affordable tariffs and prevent operational risks to the system.
Canal Solar - Government approves Provisional Measure 1304 with veto on reimbursement for solar and wind power generation.
  • November 25, 2025

Government approves Provisional Measure 1304 with veto on reimbursement for solar and wind power generation.

Law 15.269/2025 removes sections that created mandatory compensation for renewable energy sources.
Canal Solar - Government approves Provisional Measure 1304 with veto on reimbursement for solar and wind power generation.
  • Market & Investments

Government approves Provisional Measure 1304 with veto on reimbursement for solar and wind power generation.

Law 15.269/2025 removes sections that created mandatory compensation for renewable energy sources.
MP 1304: Macron asks Lula to maintain compensation for companies affected by curtailment.
  • November 17, 2025

MP 1304: Macron asks Lula to maintain compensation for companies affected by curtailment.

French president calls for protection for international investors; while Brazil fears impact on electricity bills in an election year.
MP 1304: Macron asks Lula to maintain compensation for companies affected by curtailment.
  • International market

MP 1304: Macron asks Lula to maintain compensation for companies affected by curtailment.

French president calls for protection for international investors; while Brazil fears impact on electricity bills in an election year.
14 solar energy projects with batteries are approved for the Legal Amazon
  • September 4, 2025

14 solar energy projects with batteries are approved for the Legal Amazon

Investments total R$510 million and should reduce diesel costs and CO₂ emissions in the region
14 solar energy projects with batteries are approved for the Legal Amazon
  • News

14 solar energy projects with batteries are approved for the Legal Amazon

Investments total R$510 million and should reduce diesel costs and CO₂ emissions in the region
ANEEL resumes teleservices after two months of suspension due to budget cuts
  • September 2, 2025

ANEEL resumes teleservices after two months of suspension due to budget cuts

The Agency's Ombudsman service, which is available at 167, is back in operation after partial release of funds.
ANEEL resumes teleservices after two months of suspension due to budget cuts
  • News

ANEEL resumes teleservices after two months of suspension due to budget cuts

The Agency's Ombudsman service, which is available at 167, is back in operation after partial release of funds.
Canal Solar - Government vetoes 63 sections of the environmental licensing bill and sends new text to Congress
  • August 8 2025

Federal Government sanctions environmental licensing law with 63 vetoes

Deleted passages include points considered critical by environmentalists
Canal Solar - Government vetoes 63 sections of the environmental licensing bill and sends new text to Congress
  • Politics & Regulation

Federal Government sanctions environmental licensing law with 63 vetoes

Deleted passages include points considered critical by environmentalists
Canal Solar - ANEEL has a partially released budget, but remains with restrictions for 2025
  • August 4 2025

ANEEL has a partially released budget, but remains with restrictions for 2025

The agency is evaluating the prioritization of services considered critical, such as the ombudsman's office, inspections and in-person assistance.
Canal Solar - ANEEL has a partially released budget, but remains with restrictions for 2025
  • Politics & Regulation

ANEEL has a partially released budget, but remains with restrictions for 2025

The agency is evaluating the prioritization of services considered critical, such as the ombudsman's office, inspections and in-person assistance.
Canal Solar - New law toughens penalties for theft and robbery of electrical cables
  • July 31, 2025

Brazil sanctions law toughening penalties for theft and robbery of electrical cables

The law amends the Penal Code and establishes a sentence of two to eight years for theft and six to 12 years for robbery.
Canal Solar - New law toughens penalties for theft and robbery of electrical cables
  • Politics & Regulation

Brazil sanctions law toughening penalties for theft and robbery of electrical cables

The law amends the Penal Code and establishes a sentence of two to eight years for theft and six to 12 years for robbery.
Canal Solar - Government publishes MP that makes renewable energy mandatory for data centers in ZPEs
  • July 21, 2025

MP makes renewable energy mandatory for data centers in ZPEs

Initiative published this Monday (21) tends to boost solar and wind generation projects in the country
Canal Solar - Government publishes MP that makes renewable energy mandatory for data centers in ZPEs
  • Politics & Regulation

MP makes renewable energy mandatory for data centers in ZPEs

Initiative published this Monday (21) tends to boost solar and wind generation projects in the country
Canal Solar - Recommendations to regulatory agencies seal truce between Alcolumbre and Silveira
  • July 17, 2025

Agreement on regulatory agency referrals reduces tension between Alcolumbre and Silveira

Division of vacancies in ANEEL and in other bodies, it eases the political clash between Congress and the MME
Canal Solar - Recommendations to regulatory agencies seal truce between Alcolumbre and Silveira
  • Politics & Regulation

Agreement on regulatory agency referrals reduces tension between Alcolumbre and Silveira

Division of vacancies in ANEEL and in other bodies, it eases the political clash between Congress and the MME
Canal Solar - Government publishes Provisional Measure 1.304 to seek to rebalance CDE
  • July 14, 2025

Government publishes Provisional Measure 1.304 with the aim of rebalancing the CDE

In its search for resources, MMGD will be burdened with a new charge from 2027 onwards
Canal Solar - Government publishes Provisional Measure 1.304 to seek to rebalance CDE
  • Politics & Regulation

Government publishes Provisional Measure 1.304 with the aim of rebalancing the CDE

In its search for resources, MMGD will be burdened with a new charge from 2027 onwards
Increase in IOF makes credit more expensive and affects companies and consumers in the solar sector
  • May 29, 2025

Increase in IOF makes credit more expensive and affects companies and consumers in the solar sector

New rates were announced last Thursday (22), with the promise of strengthening the government's coffers
Increase in IOF makes credit more expensive and affects companies and consumers in the solar sector
  • Market & Investments

Increase in IOF makes credit more expensive and affects companies and consumers in the solar sector

New rates were announced last Thursday (22), with the promise of strengthening the government's coffers
Report denounces low budget allocated by the government for energy transition
  • April 30

Report denounces low allocation of government resources for energy transition

Inesc points out that in the last two years only two MME actions were aimed at promoting the energy transition in the country
Report denounces low budget allocated by the government for energy transition
  • Market & Investments

Report denounces low allocation of government resources for energy transition

Inesc points out that in the last two years only two MME actions were aimed at promoting the energy transition in the country
MEC signals the end of 100% distance learning engineering courses in Brazil
  • April 28

MEC signals the end of 100% distance learning engineering courses in Brazil

Decision meets demand from Confea/Crea and reinforces the requirement for in-person practices in the training of new engineers
MEC signals the end of 100% distance learning engineering courses in Brazil
  • Politics & Regulation

MEC signals the end of 100% distance learning engineering courses in Brazil

Decision meets demand from Confea/Crea and reinforces the requirement for in-person practices in the training of new engineers
Federal Government denies possibility of increasing import tax on solar panels
  • April 25

Federal Government denies possibility of new tax increase on solar panels

Clarification comes amid industry concerns about measures that could impact the supply chain
Federal Government denies possibility of increasing import tax on solar panels
  • Politics & Regulation

Federal Government denies possibility of new tax increase on solar panels

Clarification comes amid industry concerns about measures that could impact the supply chain
Government defines first actions to reduce the impacts of curtailment; see what they are
  • Marco 14, 2025

Government defines first actions to reduce the impacts of curtailment; see what they are

The first meeting of the Government working group was held this Thursday (13), as anticipated by Canal Solar
Government defines first actions to reduce the impacts of curtailment; see what they are
  • News

Government defines first actions to reduce the impacts of curtailment; see what they are

The first meeting of the Government working group was held this Thursday (13), as anticipated by Canal Solar
Government working group to begin discussions on Thursday
  • Marco 13, 2025

Curtailment: Government working group begins discussions this Thursday

In addition to this meeting, a second technical meeting is also scheduled for March 31st.
Government working group to begin discussions on Thursday
  • News

Curtailment: Government working group begins discussions this Thursday

In addition to this meeting, a second technical meeting is also scheduled for March 31st.
Offshore wind power law is approved with veto on article on solar DG
  • 13 Janeiro, 2025

Offshore wind power law is approved with veto on article on solar DG

Section provided for an increase from 12 to 24 months in the deadlines for completion of distributed generation photovoltaic projects
Offshore wind power law is approved with veto on article on solar DG
  • Politics & Regulation

Offshore wind power law is approved with veto on article on solar DG

Section provided for an increase from 12 to 24 months in the deadlines for completion of distributed generation photovoltaic projects
Tax-free import quotas for solar panels have been exhausted
  • December 16, 2024

Import tax: exemption quotas are exhausted

US$1,01 billion benefit for import of photovoltaic modules ended six months ahead of schedule
Tax-free import quotas for solar panels have been exhausted
  • Market & Investments

Import tax: exemption quotas are exhausted

US$1,01 billion benefit for import of photovoltaic modules ended six months ahead of schedule

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