EPE launches a new Technical Note regarding PV projects on Brazilian Energy auctions

The new Technical Note from the series "PV Projects on Brazilian Energy Auctions" is available, including information of the Brazilian regulated market auctions from the year 2019. The document presents a summary of the source on the auctions A-4/2019 and A-6/2019, and discusses aspects of submission and technical qualification. Following, the main project characteristics are summarized on a historical perspective, and the technological innovations used on recent auctions are highlighted. Also, the Note evaluates the reported cost trajectory for the PV projects, and shows cost reductions mainly for the equipment share of costs. Finally, the projects which sold energy are listed with a summary of its characteristics, and the historical energy prices for the PV source on energy auctions since 2014 are presented.

The document is available in both English and Portuguese


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