September 2025 consolidated regulatory progress in the Brazilian electricity sector with the first settlement of the Short-Term Market and reduction of hydrological risk. Auctions mobilized R$ 5.8 billion in investments, while public consultations on the low-voltage market and smart meters, expansion of the Social Tariff and incentives for renewables marked the period.
Our specialists highlight:
- First financial settlement of the Short-Term Market and reduction of hydrological risk liabilities
- Transmission Auction No. 4/2025 with expected investments of R$ 5.53 billion
- MME public consultations on opening up the low-voltage market and implementation of smart meters
- Conversion of Provisional Measure No. 1,300 into Law No. 15,235 expanding the Social Electricity Tariff
- Regulation of grants for energy storage systems colocated with generating plants and discounts on tariffs for renewable power plants
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