Brazil gas bill could increase renewable curtailment by 12%, analysis finds

A proposed Brazilian mandate for 2.5GW of new gas-fired capacity would force renewable generators to reduce output by about 12%, according to energy modeling from Aurora Energy Research.

First covered Jul 21, 2026 · 4:33 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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67d PV Tech 2.5GW Brazil gas bill could increase curtailment by 12% – Aurora Energy Research — A Brazilian government bill mandating 2.5GW of new gas-fired power plants will increase the curtailment of renewable energy plants by 12%, according to…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-21 (#6) · 2026-07-22 (#10)

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