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August 1 2025

Safety in photovoltaic installations: what are the main mistakes made?

Problems such as incorrect cable sizing and poorly performed crimping compromise the efficiency and safety of systems.

Market & Investments

Safety in photovoltaic installations: what are the main mistakes made?

Problems such as incorrect cable sizing and poorly performed crimping compromise the efficiency and safety of systems.

July 8, 2025

Deciphering the tracker system

Check out the types of trackers, the precautions to be taken during implementation and the impacts on plant performance

Technical Article

Deciphering the tracker system

Check out the types of trackers, the precautions to be taken during implementation and the impacts on plant performance

February 6, 2025

USP holds seminar on smart mini-grids applied to interconnected isolated systems

The event is free and open to all interested parties upon prior registration by email.

Seminars

USP holds seminar on smart mini-grids applied to interconnected isolated systems

The event is free and open to all interested parties upon prior registration by email.

31 Janeiro, 2025

Electricity consumption declines after 22 months of expansion

Electricity demand fell by 0,2% in December last year, according to data from EPE

Market & Investments

Electricity consumption declines after 22 months of expansion

Electricity demand fell by 0,2% in December last year, according to data from EPE

28 Janeiro, 2025

Global manufacturers approve Lavee’s dry panel cleaning solution

Product, which is registered with Anvisa, was validated by Unicamp and TÜV Süd

Market & Investments

Global manufacturers approve Lavee’s dry panel cleaning solution

Product, which is registered with Anvisa, was validated by Unicamp and TÜV Süd

8 Janeiro, 2025

Effects of global warming on the disruption of production chains

The temperature of the atmosphere is one of the main determining parameters of the global climate system

Opinion Article

Effects of global warming on the disruption of production chains

The temperature of the atmosphere is one of the main determining parameters of the global climate system

3 Janeiro, 2025

EDP reinforces tips to prevent accidents with energy

Energy distributor warns about simple but essential care with electrical installations and games

News

EDP reinforces tips to prevent accidents with energy

Energy distributor warns about simple but essential care with electrical installations and games

3 Janeiro, 2025

MME publishes guidelines for 2025 Capacity Reserve Auction

Auction scheduled for June 27 aims to contract centrally dispatchable generation sources

News

MME publishes guidelines for 2025 Capacity Reserve Auction

Auction scheduled for June 27 aims to contract centrally dispatchable generation sources

December 18, 2024

GreenYellow builds photovoltaic plant in Milagres (BA)

The company also donated a solar roof to the city's administrative building

Projects & Applications

GreenYellow builds photovoltaic plant in Milagres (BA)

The company also donated a solar roof to the city's administrative building

October 24, 2024

Basic Energy Income Bill Stalls in Senate

Bill 624/2023, which creates REBE, was approved in the Chamber's Plenary on May 7

Politics & Regulation

Basic Energy Income Bill Stalls in Senate

Bill 624/2023, which creates REBE, was approved in the Chamber's Plenary on May 7

September 3, 2024

ANEEL will open a public consultation for the transfer of Amazonas Energia

The distributor was acquired in 2018 by the Oliveira Energia group. Since then, it has been operating at a loss.

News

ANEEL will open a public consultation for the transfer of Amazonas Energia

The distributor was acquired in 2018 by the Oliveira Energia group. Since then, it has been operating at a loss.

August 26 2024

Pratyc promotes kart racing for integrators

The event was attended by more than 400 professionals from the photovoltaic market

Market & Investments

Pratyc promotes kart racing for integrators

The event was attended by more than 400 professionals from the photovoltaic market

August 15 2024

Brazil can lead the energy transition, but it will need to go a long way

IEMA study provides guidance and highlights challenges that the country faces to include a growing volume of renewable projects

Sustainability & ESG

Brazil can lead the energy transition, but it will need to go a long way

IEMA study provides guidance and highlights challenges that the country faces to include a growing volume of renewable projects

July 31, 2024

ONS launches panel with connection points provided on the transmission network

Product can be used as a decision support tool for investments

News

ONS launches panel with connection points provided on the transmission network

Product can be used as a decision support tool for investments

July 30, 2024

Brazilians paid up to 13,4% more on their electricity bills for “cats”

Costs of theft from the electricity grid were R$9,9 billion in 2023, with R$6,9 billion passed on to consumers

Market & Investments

Brazilians paid up to 13,4% more on their electricity bills for “cats”

Costs of theft from the electricity grid were R$9,9 billion in 2023, with R$6,9 billion passed on to consumers

July 29, 2024

Intersolar brings together authorities, entities and experts to discuss the advancement of solar

Among the guests are representatives of ABSOLAR, MME, ANEEL, EPE, ONS and ApexBrasil

Conferences

Intersolar brings together authorities, entities and experts to discuss the advancement of solar

Among the guests are representatives of ABSOLAR, MME, ANEEL, EPE, ONS and ApexBrasil

July 26, 2024

AXS Energia will invest R$360 million to build 24 PV plants

Investment will be made in Mato Grosso; currently four plants are already connected

Market & Investments

AXS Energia will invest R$360 million to build 24 PV plants

Investment will be made in Mato Grosso; currently four plants are already connected

July 16, 2024

China, Brazil and the Netherlands are references in the solar and wind sector

Ember points out that countries have promoted major transformations in their energy sectors; find out what they did to make this happen

Market & Investments

China, Brazil and the Netherlands are references in the solar and wind sector

Ember points out that countries have promoted major transformations in their energy sectors; find out what they did to make this happen

June 26, 2024

ABSOLAR assumes vice-presidency of FASE

Rodrigo Sauaia was unanimously elected to occupy one of the two seats available by the group of entities

News

ABSOLAR assumes vice-presidency of FASE

Rodrigo Sauaia was unanimously elected to occupy one of the two seats available by the group of entities

June 19, 2024

SolarPower Europe at Intersolar 2024: Market Insights and Networking for Solar Industry Growth

During the fair, the association presented its most recent study on the photovoltaic sector

Market & Investments

SolarPower Europe at Intersolar 2024: Market Insights and Networking for Solar Industry Growth

During the fair, the association presented its most recent study on the photovoltaic sector

June 17, 2024

Seven states have open notices for business opportunities

Public authorities seek companies to install photovoltaic projects with the deadline varying between June and August

News

Seven states have open notices for business opportunities

Public authorities seek companies to install photovoltaic projects with the deadline varying between June and August

May 31, 2024

MTR sells 800 MW in trackers and fixed structures

Company also received ISO 9001 certification for factory located in Juiz de Fora (MG)

Market & Investments

MTR sells 800 MW in trackers and fixed structures

Company also received ISO 9001 certification for factory located in Juiz de Fora (MG)

May 29, 2024

Solar GC grows 45,6% in the first half of May, says CCEE

Energy consumption in Rio Grande do Sul fell by almost 11% in the period, influenced by the performance of Mercado Livre

Market & Investments

Solar GC grows 45,6% in the first half of May, says CCEE

Energy consumption in Rio Grande do Sul fell by almost 11% in the period, influenced by the performance of Mercado Livre

May 27, 2024

'Energy transition is solar energy in the vein', says Minister of Mines and Energy

The minister's speech was made before the opening of the 3rd meeting of the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group

News

'Energy transition is solar energy in the vein', says Minister of Mines and Energy

The minister's speech was made before the opening of the 3rd meeting of the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group

May 22, 2024

New stronger connectors with greater electrical current support

Connections are important and critical elements to avoid accidents, losses and damages in PV systems

Technical Article

New stronger connectors with greater electrical current support

Connections are important and critical elements to avoid accidents, losses and damages in PV systems

April 30

Solar energy became 5% cheaper in the first quarter of 2024

The drop was caused by the reduction in the price of polysilicon, according to a study by Radar Solfácil

Market & Investments

Solar energy became 5% cheaper in the first quarter of 2024

The drop was caused by the reduction in the price of polysilicon, according to a study by Radar Solfácil

April 29

ONS: cargo demand is expected to accelerate in May

The Operator's initial projections are for a 5,5% expansion in the SIN charge at the end of next month

News

ONS: cargo demand is expected to accelerate in May

The Operator's initial projections are for a 5,5% expansion in the SIN charge at the end of next month

April 26

Marcio Rea is elected the new general director of ONS

Maurício de Souza and Alexandre Zucarato will also be in charge of the organization

News

Marcio Rea is elected the new general director of ONS

Maurício de Souza and Alexandre Zucarato will also be in charge of the organization

April 23

Cascavel councilors charge Copel for power cuts in rural areas

Motion of Appeal in the city council wants the concessionaire to reduce cuts in rural areas of the city

News

Cascavel councilors charge Copel for power cuts in rural areas

Motion of Appeal in the city council wants the concessionaire to reduce cuts in rural areas of the city

April 18

Municipality expands access to solar energy by subscription for businesses

Partnership between Sicomércio-Limeira and Sun Mobi aims to help businesses reduce electricity bill expenses

News

Municipality expands access to solar energy by subscription for businesses

Partnership between Sicomércio-Limeira and Sun Mobi aims to help businesses reduce electricity bill expenses

April 16

ANEEL approves restructuring of CCEE in extraordinary meeting

The main change is in the command of the organization, which will have an assembly, board of directors and administrative and fiscal councils

News

ANEEL approves restructuring of CCEE in extraordinary meeting

The main change is in the command of the organization, which will have an assembly, board of directors and administrative and fiscal councils

Marco 27, 2024

Canal Conecta will discuss restrictions imposed by the transmission system for solar energy

Congress of Canal Solar will be held in Recife (PE), with the aim of qualifying professionals in the national photovoltaic sector

News

Canal Conecta will discuss restrictions imposed by the transmission system for solar energy

Congress of Canal Solar will be held in Recife (PE), with the aim of qualifying professionals in the national photovoltaic sector

February 29, 2024

Solar energy represents 95% of projects expected for 2027 on Mercado Livre

The trend is for wind projects to lose a large part of their share to photovoltaic sources, according to ABSOLAR

News

Solar energy represents 95% of projects expected for 2027 on Mercado Livre

The trend is for wind projects to lose a large part of their share to photovoltaic sources, according to ABSOLAR

February 21, 2024

Brazil has already added 2 GW of solar energy in 2024

Value already represents 20% of the growth projected for this year

News

Brazil has already added 2 GW of solar energy in 2024

Value already represents 20% of the growth projected for this year

February 21, 2024

Cost reduction in the Free Energy Market can reach up to 40%, says study

Camerge highlights that the modality allows consumers greater negotiation flexibility and efficient energy management

Market & Investments

Cost reduction in the Free Energy Market can reach up to 40%, says study

Camerge highlights that the modality allows consumers greater negotiation flexibility and efficient energy management

February 21, 2024

Flow reversal: deadline for contributions to ANEEL ends Friday (23)

Theme was included in Public Consultation 003/2024 of ANEEL, which has been open to receive suggestions from society since February 8th

News

Flow reversal: deadline for contributions to ANEEL ends Friday (23)

Theme was included in Public Consultation 003/2024 of ANEEL, which has been open to receive suggestions from society since February 8th

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