Brazil recorded a growth of 1,28 GW in its electricity matrix in the first two months of 2026, according to data released by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency). In total, 29 power plants were cleared for commercial operation in the country during this period, of which 25 are solar, one is thermal, one is wind, and two are small hydroelectric plants (PCHs).
In the first two months of the year, new projects were distributed across seven states in all five regions of the country. Rio Grande do Norte led the expansion during this period, with 640 MW added to the electricity grid, followed by Minas Gerais, which recorded the addition of 505 MW in new generation projects.
In January, the country added 543 MW of installed capacity to its electricity grid. In total, 13 projects were cleared for commercial operation, including 11 solar power plants responsible for 509 MW – equivalent to more than 93% of the expansion recorded in the month. A thermal power plant with 20 MW and a small hydroelectric plant with 14 MW also came online.
In February, the electricity grid was expanded by 743 MW. During this period, 16 power plants began commercial operation, 14 of which were solar, totaling 677 MW of installed capacity. A wind farm with 59 MW and a small hydroelectric plant with a capacity of 7 MW were also commissioned.
With these additions, Brazil now has more than 217,9 GW of regulated power, according to data from... ANEELOf this total in operation, approximately 84,73% of the plants are considered renewable.
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Dear Sirs, I only disagree with Jatubi's view on thermoelectric plants, which go against environmental sustainability. This shows that the growth of renewables is inevitable. Engineer and professor. Designer in the broad sense of solar power generation.
Dear Sirs, I only disagree with Jatubi's view on thermoelectric plants, which go against environmental sustainability. Engineer and professor. Designer in the broad sense of solar power generation.