Virtual power plants could ease Brazil's grid strain, analyst says

S&P Global's analysis suggests coordinating distributed solar and battery assets through VPPs could reduce costly curtailment and thermal generation in Brazil, but regulatory frameworks for such coordination remain absent.

First covered Sep 25, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT · 1 article

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1d PV Magazine Coordination can bring value to Brazil — More curtailment and steeper ramp rates are proving costly in Brazil, but a lack of regulation for virtual power plants (VPPs) is limiting the potential for…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-26 (#2) · 2026-09-27 (#6)

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