CCEE (Chamber of Electric Energy Commercialization) and Itaipu Binacional announced this Tuesday (03) the first public call for the realization of a competitive mechanism for the sale of I-RECs (International Renewable Energy Certificates) referring to the plant's generation in 2025.
The certificates will be tracked through the Brazilian Platform for Renewable Energy Certification and will receive the seal. CCEE OriginThis ensures the environmental integrity, traceability, and reliability of the assets. In total, certificates will be offered representing a portion of the energy generated by Itaipu, one of the world's largest hydroelectric plants.
Each I-REC certificate will come with the quality guarantee associated with the internationally recognized Itaipu brand. Companies that acquire the certificates will also be able to use the Itaipu I-REC seal, reinforcing their commitments to decarbonization and the use of renewable energy.
According to Alexandre Ramos, president of the CCEE Board of Directors, the new platform was designed to enable operations of this magnitude. "By operationalizing this competitive mechanism for Itaipu, the CCEE reaffirms its role as guarantor of the integrity of the certificates that will drive the decarbonization of the Brazilian economy in a safe and auditable manner," he emphasized.
Pay attention to dates
The competitive mechanism will be carried out online between February 23 and 25, 2026. Before that, on Thursday (05), at 10 am, CCEE and Itaipu will promote an explanatory live stream to present the qualification rules and detail the operation of the trading platform.
To participate in the broadcast, simply register on Student Portal – CCEE AcademyOn the homepage, those interested should access the "Live" tab and click on "Access Live," which will direct them to a video conference room. No prior registration is required, and participants can send questions in real time via chat.
The complete announcement, with all the information about the competitive mechanism and the registration forms, is now available on the CCEE Portal, where interested parties can consult the details of the public call.
Click here and access the document to learn more..
all the content of Canal Solar is protected by copyright law, and partial or total reproduction of this site in any medium is expressly prohibited. If you are interested in collaborating or reusing part of our material, please contact us by email: redacao@canalsolar.com.br.
