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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
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 ($177 million) of curtailment-related clean energy losses since 2022 and help keep energy bills down.
Sep 12, 2024
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Matrix Energia enables storage-as-a-service for Brazil’s commercial consumers
The company began negotiating the installation of storage systems, at the beginning of 2024, without the need for investment from the client. By May 2024, it had negotiated 30 MWh of capacity and plans to sell 200 MWh by the end of 2024.
Brazil’s strategic R&D initative helps learn about energy storage integration into the grid
A total of BRL 300 million ($ 55.5 million) has been allocated to 20 projects proposed by 13 companies. The Brazilian National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) announced the results of the winning projects, which should help inform future integration of energy storage projects.
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