Wind energy from the sea: Brazilian government sets rules for wind farm installation
This volume of energy is equivalent to the total potential of virtually four Belo Monte hydroelectric plants, the largest Brazilian...
January 27, 2022Topic
Ministry of Mines and Energy
Brazil government will not extend higher electricity tariffs due to rains
Bento Albuquerque said there will be no extension of the electricity tariff exceptionally created due to the water shortage and...
January 18, 2022
Energy bill expected to be price villain next year: The forecasts for 2022 in Brazil
Some basic items in Brazilians' lives registered sharp price hikes in 2021. Such is the case of electricity, meat and...
December 28, 2021
After bid tender, Brazil awards 17 new power generation contracts to tackle water crisis
In an extraordinary auction convened to grant emergency licenses for electricity generation from wind, solar, thermal and biomass sources,
October 26, 2021
Brazil is promoting its billion-dollar infrastructure concession plan to U.S. investors
Brazil's Minister of Infrastructure is meeting with investors in the US to attract investments for ambitious concession program
October 4, 2021
German government proves continued forbearance with Brazil on environmental issues
Germany is showing once again that it is still willing to help Brazil care for the environment, after repeated warnings...
September 1, 2021
President Bolsonaro again urges Brazilians to save power
During his weekly live stream on social networks on Thursday night, August 26, the president classified the current energy crisis...
August 27, 2021
Brazil’s electricity regulator alerts to risk of lack of funds amid water crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A letter sent by ANEEL (Naional Electricity Regulatory Agency) to the Ministry of Economy indicates...
August 16, 2021
Brazil’s Eletrobras unveils plans to invest US$1.6 billion in modernization
A hydroelectric plant's aging process, with the wear and tear of turbines and installed equipment, has a direct impact on...
August 2, 2021