A ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) decided, last Tuesday (7), to maintain the fine of R$ 8,34 million applied to CEA (Electricity Company of Amapá), related to Violation Notice No. 27/2024.
The penalty was imposed after an inspection carried out on April 29 and 30, 2024, which identified serious failures in the concessionaire's response to an interruption in the supply of electricity in the state.
According to the entity, the Contingency Plan presented by the CEA was considered inadequate, as it did not contemplate realistic scenarios or effective measures to minimize the impacts of the interruption.
Also according to ANEEL, the company's planning failure harmed the population, exposing the utility's lack of preparation for a major event. The situation highlighted the weakness of CEA's response mechanisms to electrical system failures.
In its defense, the CEA argued that the offense should have been classified more leniently and that the amount of the fine was disproportionate, citing more serious incidents that had occurred in the past.
However, the collegiate board of directors of ANEEL questioned the company's arguments, reiterating that CEA's actions were insufficient, especially given the magnitude of the event.
The agency also highlighted that the concessionaire's plan did not include the use of a Mobile Substation, equipment that proved essential for the recovery of the energy supply.
The use of the Mobile Substation during the system rebuilding highlighted flaws in CEA's operational planning, reinforcing the decision to maintain the fine.
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