El Niño could drive PV generation curtailment to 40% in Brazil in 2026

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A strong El Niño event forecasted for late 2026 could cause significant curtailment of solar photovoltaic (PV) and renewable energy generation in Brazil, potentially leading to up to 40% PV curtailment. This disruption may increase financial risks for renewable energy projects and boost thermal power dispatch.

A strong El Niño in late 2026 could push renewable generation curtailment in Brazil to 25%, with solar PV curtailment potentially reaching 40%. Additional thermal dispatch could further increase PV curtailment to 47%, raising financial risks for renewable projects. The post El Niño could drive PV generation curtailment to 40% in Brazil in 2026 appeared first on pv magazine Global.