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Alessandra Neris

Journalist with more than 20 years of experience in technology, innovation and distribution channels. She has covered the solar energy sector since 2018. At pv magazine, she is responsible for the distributed generation segment, covering business, policies and technologies on the Brazilian photovoltaic market.

Brazil curtails 20% of solar and wind output in 2025, with losses at $1.2 billion

Brazil curtailed about one-fifth of its solar and wind generation in 2025, wasting an estimated BRL 6.5 billion ($1.23 billion), as grid constraints and demand mismatches pushed the power system close to operational safety limits on 16 days, according to a report from Volt Robotics.

Brazil installed 269 MWh of energy storage in 2024

Consultancy Greener has estimated the state of Pará offers the most potential for battery rollout because of its high energy tariff. A report issued by the consultant also highlighted the big savings agribusiness could make by using batteries instead of diesel.

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