Tuesday
August 27
2024

Analysis: Brazil’s Grid Caps Power From Wind and Solar, Threatening Renewable Projects

By Leticia Fucuchima

Wind and solar energy producers in Brazil have warned they are reconsidering future investments there after the national grid operator repeatedly capped how much energy they could deliver in the past year, which squeezed their profits.

Brazil has made big strides encouraging companies to invest in wind, solar and other renewable power generation sources, offering generous financing and subsidies. But all the electricity they generate has taxed the grid.

Photo courtesy of Usukhbayar Gankhuyag.

Source: The Print (link opens in a new window)

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Energy
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energy access, failure, renewable energy, solar, wind