The bioeconomy has been pointed out as a solution for the preservation of the Amazon Forest. An unprecedented study points out biogas as the best option for the region, as it is a fuel produced from organic matter. Biogas could compete perfectly with other sources in government energy auctions, and in the form of bio-methane could replace diesel imports, which would reduce emissions of polluting gases by 85%.
SPIC Brazil, announced a binding agreement to initially purchase 33% of the GNA I and GNA II projects, located in the Port of Açu, which add 3 GW in power generation capacity from liquefied natural gas (LNG). The total planned investment for the GNA gas and power complex is estimated at approximately $5 bn.
A survey by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR) shows that the sector has reversed more than R$ 9 billion ($1.6 bn) in the last eight years with taxes on equipment installed in distributed generation projects connected to the national electricity system. According to ABSOLAR, the source has already generated more than R$ 31 billion ($5.6 bn) in private investments in the country, creating about 180 thousand jobs.
Ibama rejected the application for a preliminary license to install the offshore wind farm Caucaia, in Ceará. The 598 MW project is a partnership between the Italian company Imprese and Sviluppo and the businessman Lucio Bonfim. The environmental impact study (EIA/Rima) was rejected and the preliminary license was denied for the second time, due to deficiencies in port solutions and impacts on the beach of the Ceará coast.
Bus manufacturer Marcopolo presents the Attivi Express, its new model of articulated urban bodywork dedicated to electric propulsion chassis. The model is part of the launch of the project of the first light vehicle on 100% electric in Brazil. The supply of the VLPs will be the responsibility of BYD, global leader in the manufacture and commercialisation of electric vehicles, which chose Marcopolo as a partner in the development of this pioneering model in Brazil.
