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JA Solar To Supply 300 Megawatts Solar Modules To Enel’s Brazil Projects

written by saurabh

China-based solar modules manufacturer JA Solar has secured order to supply solar power projects being developed by Enel Green Power located in Brazil.

According to media reports, the Chinese manufacturer will supply 300 megawatts of solar power modules for installation at Enel Green Power’s projects that the later secured through competitive auctions in Brazil.

It was not immediately clear at which project these modules would be installed. Perhaps they would form part of the largest solar power project in South America. Enel Green Power Brasil Participações is working on a 292 megawatts solar power project at Piaui.

The company recently announced that it will procure single-axis trackers for installation at the power plant from Soltec. Enel started construction of the Piaui solar power project last year. The project is expected to require a total investment of $300 million and generate more than 600 gigawatt-hours electricity annually. The project is expected to be operational by the second half of this year.

Enel already operates an 11 megawatts solar power project in Brazil and is also working on a 254 megawatts project. Together, these three projects will have a combined installed capacity of more than 550 megawatts. Enel has entered long-term agreements for sale of electricity from all these projects.

February 12, 2017 0 comment

Canadian Solar & EDF Energies Nouvelles Begin 191.5 MW Solar Farm In Brazil

written by Joshua Hill

Canadian Solar and EDF Energies Nouvelles have begun construction of the 191.5 MWp Pirapora I solar energy project in Brazil.

Canadian Solar, which is one of the world’s leading solar power companies, and EDF Energies Nouvelles, a global renewable energy leader, announced on Tuesday the sale of 80% interest in the project from Canadian Solar to EDF Energies Nouvelles’ local subsidiary, EDF EN do Brasil.

Located in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, Pirapora I will be supplied with solar modules from Canadian Solar, and is expected to reach construction completion in the third quarter of 2017. The project was awarded a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement in the second Reserve Energy Auction in 2015, and upon completion is expected to generate 391,263 MWh per year.

“The investment by EDF Energies Nouvelles in Canadian Solar’s Pirapora I project is a demonstration of the strong potential of the solar energy market in Brazil,” said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar. “Pirapora I is one of Canadian Solar’s three current projects in the country totaling 394 MWp with awarded long-term PPAs. We plan to grow our project portfolio and support the domestic solar market with our 360 MWp module manufacturing plant. We are glad to partner with a strategic investor such as EDF EN in the implementation of our first project in Brazil.”

“With this Pirapora major new solar project in partnership with a specialised company such as Canadian Solar, two wind projects currently under construction by EDF Energies Nouvelles, and having in mind the hydraulic project — Sinop — the EDF group is involved in, all this confirms a strong ambition to strengthen and diversify the Edf Group renewables assets portfolio in Brazil,” added Antoine Cahuzac, Senior Executive Vice President in Renewable Energies of EDF and Chief Executive Officer of EDF Energies Nouvelles.

October 12, 2016 0 comment

33 GW Wind, Solar Power Capacity Registered For October Auction In Brazil

written by saurabh

Brazil has witnessed massive interest in yet another upcoming renewable energy auction despite a cancellation of a recent one.

According to a press release by the Brazilian energy agency, Empresa de Pesquisa Energética, more than 33 GW of wind and solar power capacity has been registered for the auction scheduled on 28 October. The auction will see only wind and solar power projects been allocated.

Empresa de Pesquisa Energética confirmed that a total of 1,192 projects have been registered for participation including 799 wind energy with 20.7 GW capacity and 393 solar power projects with 12.5 GW capacity.

The energy agency had reportedly cancelled a solar-only auction scheduled for 29 July. A massive 9.2 GW capacity was registered for participation in that auction.

In the auctions held so far, around 2 GW solar power capacity has been selected. In an auction held November 2015, just under 1 GW solar power capacity was auctioned at an average price of US¢7.75/kWh which was below the ceiling price. Similarly, in the solar-only auction held in August 2015 saw auction of 800 MW capacity at US¢8.42/kWh.

The Brazilian government recently doubled its solar power capacity addition target for 2024. Under the 10-year Energy Plan for 2024, the government announced target to have 7 GW of utility-scale and 1.32 GW of distributed solar power capacity.

July 24, 2016 0 comment

Canadian Solar, Flextronics Plan 350 MW Solar Panel Factory In Brazil

written by saurabh

Yet another solar panels manufacturing facility has been accounted to cater to the demands of a rapidly growing Brazilian solar power market.

Canadian Solar and Flextronics have announced plans to jointly develop a 350 MW solar modules manufacturing facility in Brazil. The factory is expected to come up at Sorocaba, São Paulo and is expected to start production later this year.

The facility can be expected to supply panels to projects being developed by other companies apart from the ones secured by Canadian Solar itself. The company is reportedly working on solar power projects with 384 MW cumulative capacity. These projects were secured through competitive auctions held by the Brazilian government over the next last few years.

Brazil has already allocated large capacity of solar power capacity and plans to auction several more projects in the near future.

Five states in Brazil had recently accredited more than 200 solar power projects with a combined capacity of more than 9.2 GW. Following the accreditation, the projects will become eligible for participation in the renewable energy auction scheduled for July 29.

The auction will be the fourth in a series of auctions that started in 2014. During the first three auctions, about 2 GW of solar power capacity was selected.

Brazil’s rapidly expanding solar power market has attracted several module manufacturers and investors. Swiss module maker EcoSolifer AG had announced plans to set up factory with 80 MW annual production capacity. Another Chinese company, BYD, had also announced plans to set up a manufacturing facility to cater to the demand for panels from utility-scale as well as rooftop solar power systems.

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June 26, 2016 0 comment

Over 9 GW Projects In Race For Brazil Solar Power Auction

written by saurabh

Brazil is getting ready for its fourth renewable energy auction and has received interest from a large number of solar power project developers.

According to media reports, 5 states in Brazil have accredited more than 200 solar power projects with combined capacity of over 9.2 GW. Following the accreditation, the projects are believed to have become eligible for participation in the renewable energy auction scheduled for 29 July.

The auction will be the fourth one in the series of auctions that started in 2014. During the first 3 auctions around 2 GW of solar power capacity was selected.

In an auction held November 2015, just under 1 GW solar power capacity was auctioned at an average price of US¢7.75/kWh which was below the ceiling price. Similarly, in the solar-only auction held in August 2015 saw auction of 800 MW capacity at US¢8.42/kWh.

The tariff bids were very similar to the bids seen in the Indian solar power market where several recent auctions yielded bids of around US¢7.00/kWh. It will be interesting to see if bids in the July auction fall further. A total of 133 hydro power projects with combined generation capacity of 985 MW have also been accredited for the July auction.

Few months back the Brazilian government doubled its solar power capacity addition target for 2024. Under the 10-year Energy Plan for 2024, the government announced target to have 7 GW of utility-scale and 1.32 GW of distributed solar power capacity.

May 14, 2016 0 comment

Brazil Leads the World in Cutting Deforestation, Analysis Finds

written by Yale Environment 360

Brazil has become the world leader in reducing deforestation and, at the same time, has increased its soy and beef production, researchers report in the journal Science. The country has cut its forest loss by 70 percent since 2004, sparing more than 86,000 square kilometers of rainforests and keeping more than 3.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Brazil’s decline in deforestation in 2013 alone represented a 1.5 percent reduction in global emissions that year, the report says; globally, tropical forest loss accounts for 15 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions.

The analysis credits the success to bold government policies, pressure from environmental groups, and market fluctuations in the price of soy and beef, but the authors warn that these wins may be short-lived without more positive incentives for farmers. “These gains are globally significant, but fragile,” one researcher explained. “We’re bumping up against the limits of what can be achieved through punitive measures.”

June 9, 2014 0 comment

Groundbreaking Mapping Project Depicts Forest Change Around the Globe

written by Yale Environment 360

Scientists from Google, U.S. universities, and federal agencies have for the first time produced a high-resolution global map showing in striking detail the extent of deforestation across the globe. The project — which relied heavily on expertise from the computing center Google Earth Engine — documents a loss of 888,000 square miles of forest

November 18, 2013 0 comment

Carbon Emissions in Brazil Dropped 39% from 2005 to 2010, Report Says

written by Yale Environment 360

Greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil fell by nearly 39 percent from 2005 to 2010, largely because of reductions in the amount of forest loss, according to a new government report. Overall, Brazil emitted the equivalent of 1.25 billion tons of carbon dioxide in 2010, which was more than 10 percent lower than 1990 levels.

June 7, 2013 0 comment

Mapal Green Energy Completes Wastewater Purification Project in Brazil

written by Walter Wang

Mapal Energy, an Israeli start-up which develops and supplies advanced diffusers for wastewater purification plants, has completed a project in Brazil for the supply and installation of floating fine-bubble aeration units in the FLORES WWTP, state of São Paulo. Mapal’s units replaced the existing mechanical aerators, and provide 50% in energy savings while maintaining the quality of

January 3, 2013 0 comment

São Paulo To Pilot Grid-Connected Solar Farm

written by Walter Wang

Brazil is known for its non-fossil energy matrix largely thanks to its reliance on hydropower, which comes with its fair share of controversy as the case of the mega dam Belo Monte exemplifies. Wind power is starting to grow in the country but solar photovoltaic is still a minuscule, virtually non-existent industry.

Therefore, it comes as good news that the fifth global

November 20, 2012 0 comment

Brazilian Judge Halts Belo Monte Dam Project Over Lack of Consultation

written by Yale Environment 360

A Brazilian judge has ordered a suspension of the controversial Belo Monte dam project, saying that local indigenous people who will be affected by the massive hydroelectric project were not sufficiently consulted during the environmental assessment process.

In a ruling issued Tuesday, Judge Souza Prudente of

August 16, 2012 0 comment

Black Cloud Over Sinovel Blows into Brazil

written by Walter Wang

In a previous post, I discussed some of the out of court business damage suffered by Sinovel as a result of the IP suits filed by American Superconductor (AMSC) against the Chinese wind turbine maker in China.

That post reported the news that Mainstream Renewable Power ditched Sinovel and was looking for

August 15, 2012 0 comment

Recent Policies May Undermine Brazil’s Green Progress, Group Says

written by Yale Environment 360

Recent policies enacted by the Brazilian government — including changes to its Forest Code and a push to build 30 new dams in the Amazon region — threaten to undermine critical environmental progress made by the nation over the last two decades, scientists say.

In a declaration published after its annual meeting

July 2, 2012 0 comment

Narrow Entrance Ramp to Brazil’s Green Patent Fast Track

written by Walter Wang

As discussed in a previous post, the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) recently announced a Green Patent Fast Track designed to provide accelerated examination of patent applications related to “Green” technology in Brazil.

At first glance this looks like an admirable step

June 1, 2012 0 comment

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