Panama, Costa Rica and El Salvador are entities in which a dynamism in photovoltaics (PV) is awakening due to the high prices of other energy sources.The photovoltaic (PV) industry in Latin America could register a growth of between 10 and 15% on average per country during 2025, similar to this year, according to Sergio Rodríguez, … Continue reading Central America expects growth of up to 25% in photovoltaic (PV) energy by 2025
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Vestas bets on wind power in Brazil and invests heavily to expand wind turbine factory
Danish wind energy company Vestas announced a solid investment of US$ 23 million to expand its wind turbine production in Aquiraz, Ceará, reinforcing the confidence of international investors in the Brazilian wind energy market. This expansion focuses on the implementation of the V163-4.5 MW wind turbine production line, which represents a significant evolution in terms … Continue reading Vestas bets on wind power in Brazil and invests heavily to expand wind turbine factory
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Piauí authorizes operation of wind power plant with more than 300 MW
The Grupo Ventos de São Zacarias project, in the municipality of Simões, focuses on the socio-environmental and economic responsibility of the region.Piauí has ??established itself as one of the largest renewable energy generators in the country. This week, another project received authorization for test operations: the Grupo Ventos de São Zacarias wind farm, which received … Continue reading Piauí authorizes operation of wind power plant with more than 300 MW
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Brazil is expected to increase by 11 GW in 2024
Photovoltaics (PV) in Brazil started in 2024 with 37 GW of installed capacity and currently stands at over 46 GW, and continues to grow. Solar photovoltaic generation is expected to add a total of 11 gigawatts (GW) to the country’s installed electricity capacity in 2024. Photovoltaics started the year with 37 GW of installed capacity … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Brazil is expected to increase by 11 GW in 2024
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Goldwind lands in Brazil’s wind energy and opens the first wind turbine factory outside China
Goldwind opens its first factory outside China, in Bahia, promising 500 jobs and boosting the Brazilian wind sector.As the demand for clean energy grows exponentially, a major move in the wind sector promises to be a game-changer. The Chinese company Goldwind, one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world, inaugurated this Tuesday (27) … Continue reading Goldwind lands in Brazil’s wind energy and opens the first wind turbine factory outside China
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Rio Grande do Norte reaches 10 GW of wind power generation capacity
With 304 wind farms in operation, Rio Grande do Norte has reached the 10 GW mark of wind power generation capacity, enough to supply approximately 5 million homes, or almost 20 million people. The data comes from the state government and the Center for Natural Resources and Energy Strategies (Cerne). The state has just over … Continue reading Rio Grande do Norte reaches 10 GW of wind power generation capacity
Continue readingBrazil exceeds 4 million consumers with photovoltaic energy
Brazil surpassed 4 million consumers benefiting from photovoltaic energy in distributed generation (DG), a modality that allows the own production of electricity. According to data from the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) compiled by Portal Solar, the segment totals 2.8 million photovoltaic systems and 31.2 GW of operational power in the country. The vast majority … Continue reading Brazil exceeds 4 million consumers with photovoltaic energy
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Wind power and photovoltaic energy will lead growth, adding 84 GW in the next decade in Brazil
The Brazilian power market is expected to install 115 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity by 2034, primarily driven by the rise of free market demand. Wind and solar energy will spearhead growth, with 61 GW of utility and distributed solar and 24 GW of onshore wind projects due to be added in the next 10 … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic energy will lead growth, adding 84 GW in the next decade in Brazil
Continue readingWind power company Vestas will invest in the production of more modern wind turbines in Brazil
Vestas announced an investment of 130 million reais (about 23.6 million dollars) in the expansion of its factory in the Brazilian state of Ceará (northeast) to produce a more modern and powerful wind turbine model. Vestas, a world leader in the manufacturing of wind turbines, announced that it will produce the V163 model in Brazil, … Continue reading Wind power company Vestas will invest in the production of more modern wind turbines in Brazil
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Northeast Brazil registers two wind power generation records in less than a week
The time of year favors the search for this source, since the winds become more intense; Ceará occupies fourth place in the regional ranking.The Northeast region recorded the second record of wind production in less than a week. The second feat occurred at 5:48 a.m. last Thursday (1st). In total 19,083 MW of energy were … Continue reading Northeast Brazil registers two wind power generation records in less than a week
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Ceará’s wind energy potential can supply more than 23 million homes in Brazil
Faced with an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year and a strong wind potential, a study carried out by ENGIE revealed that Ceará has the capacity to generate enough energy to supply electricity to more than 23 million homes. This combination of natural resources positions the state as a potential leader in the … Continue reading Ceará’s wind energy potential can supply more than 23 million homes in Brazil
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Brazil can install up to 96 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050
Brazil has a technical potential of more than 1,200 GW in offshore wind energy, according to a World Bank study. The research, carried out by DNV, suggests that the country could install up to 96 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050, provided appropriate strategies are implemented and key infrastructure is improved. The report “Scenarios … Continue reading Brazil can install up to 96 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050
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South America to see onshore wind power capacity double in the next 10 years
South America’s cumulative onshore wind capacity will double to 79 gigawatts (GW) in the next 10 years as developers install 40 GW of new capacity by 2033, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest South America onshore wind power outlook. 2023 was a record year with 5.9 GW of onshore wind additions in South America, helped by … Continue reading South America to see onshore wind power capacity double in the next 10 years
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Photovoltaic solar energy generation amounted to 50.6 TWh in 2023 in Brazil
Installed capacity of the photovoltaic source was 37,843 MW.Last year, solar generation in Brazil reached 50.6 TWh, combining GC (centralized generation) and DG (distributed generation), an increase of 68.1% compared to 2022. In 2023, it was also observed that the capacity installed The photovoltaic source reaches 37,843 MW, with a growth of 54.8%, in relation … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy generation amounted to 50.6 TWh in 2023 in Brazil
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Equinor announces hybrid solar photovoltaic and wind power project in Brazil
Equinor will build a 140 MWp photovoltaic complex in the same location where it already manages a group of wind farmsEquinor announced the construction of its first hybrid renewable energy project in Brazil, in Serra da Babilônia I, in the interior of Bahia. The project will involve the implementation of the Serra da Babilônia photovoltaic … Continue reading Equinor announces hybrid solar photovoltaic and wind power project in Brazil
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Ceará (Brazil) inaugurates photovoltaic plant with 292 MWp
The Panati Solar Complex, located in the city of Jaguaretama (CE), approximately 240 km from Fortaleza (CE), was officially inaugurated by SPIC Brazil and Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, this Wednesday (19). The photovoltaic project occupies a total area of ??741 hectares (565 of built area alone), composed of eight sub-parks with a … Continue reading Ceará (Brazil) inaugurates photovoltaic plant with 292 MWp
Continue readingGoldwind is implemented in Brazilian wind energy
Chinese turbine manufacturer Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd is committed to further expanding its presence abroad with the acquisition of its first overseas wind turbine manufacturing plant in Brazil. The company finalized an agreement with General Electric to acquire the Camacari assembly plant located in Bahia state, Brazil, in May, which is set … Continue reading Goldwind is implemented in Brazilian wind energy
Continue readingSolatio announces the construction of a 4 gigawatt photovoltaic plant in Brazil
Solatio announced this Tuesday the construction of a photovoltaic solar energy plant with 4 gigawatts (GW) of installed power, which will be the largest of its type in Brazil. The plant, which will be located in the state of Piauí, in northeastern Brazil, will require an investment of close to 10.3 billion reais (about 1.79 … Continue reading Solatio announces the construction of a 4 gigawatt photovoltaic plant in Brazil
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Statkraft concludes Enerfin transaction
Statkraft has completed the acquisition of the renewable company Enerfin, headquartered in Spain. On 17 November 2023, Statkraft signed an agreement with the Spanish company Elecnor to acquire its renewables subsidiary Enerfin. The transaction has now been completed. The closing of the Enerfin deal significantly builds scale and strengthens Statkraft’s position in Spain and … Continue reading Statkraft concludes Enerfin transaction
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The potential of photovoltaic energy in Brazil
Photovoltaics (PV) plays a fundamental role in the Brazilian electricity sector, contributing to a more sustainable energy matrix and customer savings. With a vast territory and abundance of solar resources, Brazil has enormous potential to generate photovoltaic energy, making this source a central piece in the transition towards a cleaner and renewable energy matrix.One of … Continue reading The potential of photovoltaic energy in Brazil
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