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Lívia Neves
Journalist, covers the energy sector in Brazil since 2012, focusing on renewable energy. At pv magazine since June 2021, she writes about business, policies and technologies for solar energy in the country.
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Articles written by Lívia Neves
Brazil could add 18.2 GW of energy storage by 2040
That figure would require incentives, regulation and ambition. A study by Clean Energy Latin America (CELA) estimated the Brazilian storage market should grow at least 12.8% annually through 2040, reaching a cumulative 7.2 GW, excluding client-side, 'behind-the-meter' installations.
Brazilian solar association says batteries can alleviate weather-related blackouts
Prices for electric energy storage systems have fallen up to 90% in 15 years and they can be combined with solar energy to bring secure supply and autonomy. In Brazil, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are highlighting the need for battery storage.
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Batteries cheaper than new thermal plants for Brazil’s reserve grid capacity
Analyst Aurora Energy Research estimates battery storage systems cost 10% less than new combined cycle thermal power plants – and could be 29% cheaper. <b>pv magazine</b> spoke to Aurora's <b>Inês Gaspar</b> about the figures.
Brazil launches public consultation on battery capacity reserve auction
According to the draft of the auction rules published by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the procurement exercise will be held in June 2025 for systems with a power output of at least 30 MW that can store energy for at least four hours a day. The draft says that the contracts will cover a period of 10 years, with operation starting in July 2029.
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UCB to deploy sodium-ion batteries for remote Amazon community
The project involves 48 V sodium batteries, each capable of storing the equivalent of 38.4 kWh. The stored energy will power a school, health center, and community leisure areas for around 30 families. UCB will produce the batteries in Brazil's Manaus Free Trade Zone.
Reducing battery storage taxes key to managing Brazil’s electricity price hikes
Brazil's solar trade body Absolar says reducing the tax burden on battery energy storage systems could reduce almost BRL 1 billion ($177 million) of curtailment-related clean energy losses since 2022 and help keep energy bills down.
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