Food and Energy Prices Keep Inflation High in Brazil
Climate conditions and the foreign exchange rate influenced food prices.
June 11, 2015Topic
electricity
Second Water Reservoir that Feeds Rio Drying Out
The water and electricity crisis in the Southeast of Brazil continues as the Santa Branca reservoir in the interior of...
January 27, 2015
Brazil to Adopt Actions to Assure Energy Generation
A blackout, which lasted approximately an hour, was felt in eleven states and the capital, Brasilia, on Monday afternoon.
January 21, 2015
Heatwave Brings Record Breaking Energy Demand
Soaring temperatures have caused blackouts in some areas of Rio, especially those unable to get regulated legal connections.
January 14, 2014
Brazil Daylight Savings on Sunday: Daily
Clocks will be set one hour forward at midnight on Sunday, October 20th, as summer season begins in most Brazilian...
October 18, 2013
Fair Winds for Wind Energy in Brazil
wind power corresponds to close to two percent of the total installed electricity capacity in Brazil
October 1, 2013Rio: Leading the Way for Brazil’s First Electric Vehicle Factory
In a time when people are questioning the status quo of Brazilian politics, we should take this opportunity to question...
June 25, 2013
Angra Nuclear Plans Restarted in Brazil
Brazil's government restarts discussions about the installation of new nuclear reactors and power plants in the country to relieve strained...
February 12, 2013
Favelas with UPP See Illegal Electric Drop
New research by the Light electric company shows a reduction of “gatos” – illegal ‘high-jacking” of power – from 70...
January 22, 2013