Energy storage advances on two regulatory fronts in Brazil: aneel deliberates on rules applicable to battery energy storage systems and mme publishes guidelines for the first two battery auctions
See also our previous update on the initial developments relating to energy storage and the Public Consultation conducted by the MME on the subject. MME Public Hearing No. 202/2025LRCAP 2026 […]
Stay up to date on key energy transition developments
Key highlights of this edition: • Progress in energy planning with the PDE 2035, PNE 2055 and National Energy Transition Plan; • Regulation of offshore wind and guidelines for area […]
Energy Newsletter – April 2026: decisive moves in the energy market
The April 2026 Energy Newsletter brings the main regulatory developments in the Brazilian electricity sector, with highlights on the renegotiation of the Public Asset Use (UBP) balances of hydropower plants, […]
2026 Capacity Reserve Auction: Recent Discussions on the Auction
1. Background The 2nd and 3rd 2026 Capacity Reserve Auctions in the Form of Power (“LRCAP 2026”),, held on 18 and 20 March 2026, contracted approximately 19,479 MW of power, […]
MME publishes rules for Access Seasons under the National Policy on Access to the Transmission System
On 27 April 2026, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) published MME Normative Ordinance No. 129/2026 (“Ordinance”), following MME Public Consultation No. 217/2026. The regulation establishes the guidelines applicable […]
Energy Newsletter | March 2026
Our experts provide a comprehensive overview about news affecting projects, contracts, and investments in the sector. Read the full material:
Energy Transition Newsletter #5
January and February saw significant progress in Brazil’s energy transition, with developments in electricity, nuclear power, offshore energy, green hydrogen, and biofuels. Here are some of the key highlights: Read […]
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