Brazil solar module imports plunge 48% in H1 amid utility curtailment

Brazil's solar panel imports fell nearly half year-on-year to 5.48 GW in the first half of 2026, driven by an 82% decline in utility-scale demand due to widespread grid curtailment and rising prices following China's export incentive cuts.

First covered Sep 19, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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7d PV Magazine Solar module imports drop 48% in Brazil in H1 — Brazil’s PV module imports fell 48% year on year to 5.48 GW in the first half of 2026, driven by an 82% decline in demand from utility-scale projects amid…

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