Brazil

Petrobras and SENAI-ER forge alliance to study green hydrogen with pilot plant

February 15, 2024

Petrobras and SENAI-ER are teaming up to construct a pilot electrolysis plant in Brazil to study the green hydrogen value chain. With a three-year investment of around US$18 million, Petrobras aims to analyze the performance of microturbines and assess structural integrity using hydrogen and natural gas mixtures. Source: Renewables Now 

Parana State to invest in 4.5 MW solar projects to power rural development

February 15, 2024

Parana state in Brazil has announced a US$2.9 million investment to establish six solar projects with a total capacity of 4.5 MW. These PV parks will supply solar power to all 412 units of the Rural Development Institute of Parana. Source: Renewables Now 

BRDE supports renewable energy projects in Brazil’s Parana State with a US$3.8 million credit line

February 15, 2024

Brazil’s Regional Bank for the Development of the Far South, or BRDE has approved a US$3.8 million credit line to bolster renewable energy initiatives in the Cornelio Procopio municipality, Parana state. Initially, the funds will be allocated to installing solar panels on public buildings, aiming to slash electricity costs. Source: Renewables Now

Auren Energy commences commissioning of 100.6 MW segment in Brazil’s Sol de Jaiba solar park

February 1, 2024

Brazilian energy firm Auren Energy has initiated the commissioning process for a 100.6 MWp segment of the 629.9 MWp Sol de Jaiba solar park, situated in Jaiba, Minas Gerais. Representing one of Brazil’s largest photovoltaic plants, the Jaiba project is expected to require investment of around US$407 million. The project is slated for commercial operation […]

BNDES approves loan of US$648.5 million for the construction of a 553.5-MW wind complex

January 19, 2024

BNDES loaned Ventos de Santos Antonio Comercializadora de Energia SA US$648.5 million to support the development of a 553.5-MW wind complex in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Source: Renewables Now 

The Government of Ceará signs MoU with bp for the development of green hydrogen at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex

January 19, 2024

The Government of Ceará and bp signed an MoU to develop the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP).   Source: Ceara.gov

Sudene loans US$20.4 million to solar power producer for the development of a 40 MW project in the Minas Gerais state of Brazil

January 4, 2024

Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) loaned solar power producer, Jaiba CE Energias Renovaveis, US$20.4 million to support the development of a 40 MW solar power project in the northern region of Minas Gerais state. Source: Renewables Now 

Brazil and the UK sign a bilateral agreement to partner on the development of a green hydrogen hub

December 21, 2023

The governments of Brazil and the UK have signed a bilateral agreement to jointly develop a green hydrogen hub, known as the Brazil-UK Hydrogen Hub. The partnership is designed to catalyze investments in low-carbon hydrogen, allowing Brazil to enhance its capabilities in this emerging sector. Source: Renewables Now 

Amazon announces plans for its first large-scale wind park in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte

November 26, 2023

Amazon announced plans to develop a 49.5 MW wind park in the Rio Grande do Norte state of Brazil. The project will be part of a larger wind complex developed by Brazilian renewable energy company Elera Renovaveis. Source: Renewables Now