Opinion articles on the Electricity and Renewable Energy Sector

March 5, 2026

If "only Jesus" can solve it, then what's the point of the utility bill and the electricity concession?

By saying that "only Jesus" could prevent blackouts in São Paulo, the global CEO of Enel substituted engineering for metaphor.

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If "only Jesus" can solve it, then what's the point of the utility bill and the electricity concession?

By saying that "only Jesus" could prevent blackouts in São Paulo, the global CEO of Enel substituted engineering for metaphor.

March 3, 2026

Does tax reform threaten the leasing of generation assets?

Taxation on the leasing of power generation assets will not be impacted until 2032 if there is proper planning.

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Does tax reform threaten the leasing of generation assets?

Taxation on the leasing of power generation assets will not be impacted until 2032 if there is proper planning.

March 2, 2026

PLD (Price of Liquidation of Differences) did not fall during the wet season: what does this reveal about the free market?

Insufficient rainfall and a conservative approach kept marginal costs high.

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PLD (Price of Liquidation of Differences) did not fall during the wet season: what does this reveal about the free market?

Insufficient rainfall and a conservative approach kept marginal costs high.

February 27, 2026

New energy scenarios: electrification, data centers, and the race for capacity.

What does this scenario represent for the Brazilian market?

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New energy scenarios: electrification, data centers, and the race for capacity.

What does this scenario represent for the Brazilian market?

February 24, 2026

The rooftop energy system is now part of the plan; the system just needs to be organized.

Distributed generation is becoming a given; the challenge now is integrating batteries and electricity tariffs.

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The rooftop energy system is now part of the plan; the system just needs to be organized.

Distributed generation is becoming a given; the challenge now is integrating batteries and electricity tariffs.

February 23, 2026

"I want my battery": the strategic shift in the electricity sector.

Consumers are no longer just generating energy; they are now deciding when and how to use it.

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"I want my battery": the strategic shift in the electricity sector.

Consumers are no longer just generating energy; they are now deciding when and how to use it.

February 18, 2026

Even with "infinite transmission," there isn't enough load to absorb so much renewable energy during the day.

The Brazilian situation is not an isolated deviation, but a local manifestation of a global phenomenon.

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Even with "infinite transmission," there isn't enough load to absorb so much renewable energy during the day.

The Brazilian situation is not an isolated deviation, but a local manifestation of a global phenomenon.

February 16, 2026

Bioenergy and distributed generation: the force that can transform the electricity sector.

Decentralization reduces transmission losses and increases energy security.

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Bioenergy and distributed generation: the force that can transform the electricity sector.

Decentralization reduces transmission losses and increases energy security.

February 12, 2026

Distributed generation: the energy revolution that began in Brazil.

From Resolution 482 to technological maturity: the trajectory of distributed generation in the country.

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Distributed generation: the energy revolution that began in Brazil.

From Resolution 482 to technological maturity: the trajectory of distributed generation in the country.

February 11, 2026

BESS is the new pistachio: why it has become the "flavor" of the sector.

Energy storage is becoming indispensable, transforming projects and setting market trends.

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BESS is the new pistachio: why it has become the "flavor" of the sector.

Energy storage is becoming indispensable, transforming projects and setting market trends.

February 5, 2026

The race for digitalization in the electricity sector: who will lead the market post-2027?

With a large base of potential consumers, companies that adopt data governance and AI tend to gain an advantage.

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The race for digitalization in the electricity sector: who will lead the market post-2027?

With a large base of potential consumers, companies that adopt data governance and AI tend to gain an advantage.

February 4, 2026

White energy tariff: the future of electricity bills in Brazil

This option can reduce your electricity bill by up to 20% by shifting consumption to off-peak hours.

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White energy tariff: the future of electricity bills in Brazil

This option can reduce your electricity bill by up to 20% by shifting consumption to off-peak hours.

February 4, 2026

Energy storage regulation in Brazil

BESS regulation tests the limits of tariff moderation and legal certainty.

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Energy storage regulation in Brazil

BESS regulation tests the limits of tariff moderation and legal certainty.

February 3, 2026

There is a lack of a clear price signal for the expansion of energy storage.

Storage only develops where there is adequate compensation for flexibility, capacity, and ancillary services.

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There is a lack of a clear price signal for the expansion of energy storage.

Storage only develops where there is adequate compensation for flexibility, capacity, and ancillary services.

January 28, 2026

Faith, energy, and the market: the legal limits of subscription-based energy.

Analysis points to legal and constitutional risks in new subscription-based energy models.

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Faith, energy, and the market: the legal limits of subscription-based energy.

Analysis points to legal and constitutional risks in new subscription-based energy models.

January 27, 2026

Open Energy Brazil: The New Frontier of Energy Freedom

In short, 2025 was the year of regulation; 2026 will be the year of implementation and innovation.

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Open Energy Brazil: The New Frontier of Energy Freedom

In short, 2025 was the year of regulation; 2026 will be the year of implementation and innovation.

January 27, 2026

Stacking revenue streams at BESS unites strategy and business.

Canadian Solar highlights the importance of technical planning and financial analysis for a safe and sustainable return.

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Stacking revenue streams at BESS unites strategy and business.

Canadian Solar highlights the importance of technical planning and financial analysis for a safe and sustainable return.

January 23, 2026

BESS in Science & Innovation: Technical decisions that define the investment.

Successful projects balance client needs, technological limitations, and a sound technical and financial analysis.

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BESS in Science & Innovation: Technical decisions that define the investment.

Successful projects balance client needs, technological limitations, and a sound technical and financial analysis.

January 20, 2026

Want to sell solar energy in 2026? First, secure the necessary business environment permits.

Without regulatory and institutional predictability, no commercial campaign can sustain the market.

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Want to sell solar energy in 2026? First, secure the necessary business environment permits.

Without regulatory and institutional predictability, no commercial campaign can sustain the market.

January 19, 2026

Anti-blackout system – an innovative project in Minas Gerais

The Brazilian case anticipates discussions on DSO, distributed energy resources, and smart grids.

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Anti-blackout system – an innovative project in Minas Gerais

The Brazilian case anticipates discussions on DSO, distributed energy resources, and smart grids.

January 13, 2026

Energy, electricity and sovereignty: the new map of power in the 21st century.

The Venezuelan experience demonstrates that sovereignty is no longer a strictly international political concept.

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Energy, electricity and sovereignty: the new map of power in the 21st century.

The Venezuelan experience demonstrates that sovereignty is no longer a strictly international political concept.

January 9, 2026

The reform of the electricity sector and the tax reform.

Why companies need to view these two agendas as a single risk and a single opportunity.

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The reform of the electricity sector and the tax reform.

Why companies need to view these two agendas as a single risk and a single opportunity.

January 8, 2026

The invisible tax on solar energy: how to avoid losing millions due to ignorance of the law?

Why do solar entrepreneurs lose money by ignoring one of the main tax benefits in the deployment of power plants?

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The invisible tax on solar energy: how to avoid losing millions due to ignorance of the law?

Why do solar entrepreneurs lose money by ignoring one of the main tax benefits in the deployment of power plants?

January 7, 2026

Integrators: protagonists of the Brazilian electrical revolution.

Without these professionals, the energy transition would remain just a distant concept.

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Integrators: protagonists of the Brazilian electrical revolution.

Without these professionals, the energy transition would remain just a distant concept.

January 6, 2026

Price signals: the next (urgent) step for the energy sector

Global case studies show that adopting hourly pricing could unlock up to R$ 80 billion in investments over 10 years.

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Price signals: the next (urgent) step for the energy sector

Global case studies show that adopting hourly pricing could unlock up to R$ 80 billion in investments over 10 years.

December 29, 2025

The false modernization of energy: when the consumer becomes the target.

Brazil needs an era of energy security, built on the pillars of decentralization, sustainability, and resilience.

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The false modernization of energy: when the consumer becomes the target.

Brazil needs an era of energy security, built on the pillars of decentralization, sustainability, and resilience.

December 23, 2025

What changes with the complete opening of the free market in Brazil?

Brazil begins its "energy choice era," marking a new relationship with its infrastructure.

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What changes with the complete opening of the free market in Brazil?

Brazil begins its "energy choice era," marking a new relationship with its infrastructure.

December 18, 2025

Import quotas for solar modules in centralized generation.

A clear step-by-step guide on using quotas, document requirements, and the process.

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Import quotas for solar modules in centralized generation.

A clear step-by-step guide on using quotas, document requirements, and the process.

December 18, 2025

The power surge does not reach the inverter when there is external protection.

With the expansion of solar energy in Brazil, the debate intensifies regarding the internal versus external protection of inverters.

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The power surge does not reach the inverter when there is external protection.

With the expansion of solar energy in Brazil, the debate intensifies regarding the internal versus external protection of inverters.

December 17, 2025

ARaymond invests in solutions for retrofitting photovoltaic plants.

The company is expanding its solutions by modernizing facilities, reducing costs, and increasing operational safety.

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ARaymond invests in solutions for retrofitting photovoltaic plants.

The company is expanding its solutions by modernizing facilities, reducing costs, and increasing operational safety.

December 12, 2025

Energy at risk: storms, blackouts, and the urgent call for energy transition.

It's the end of the year and millions of Brazilians are without power simply because of weather events.

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Energy at risk: storms, blackouts, and the urgent call for energy transition.

It's the end of the year and millions of Brazilians are without power simply because of weather events.

December 11, 2025

Energy for growth: how agriculture will lead the energy transition in 2026

The year of technological transformation and energy independence in Brazil.

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Energy for growth: how agriculture will lead the energy transition in 2026

The year of technological transformation and energy independence in Brazil.

December 10, 2025

Energy storage is the new driving force in the Brazilian electricity sector: What are the main opportunities in this market?

How can we ensure flexibility and stability in a decentralized and variable energy system?

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Energy storage is the new driving force in the Brazilian electricity sector: What are the main opportunities in this market?

How can we ensure flexibility and stability in a decentralized and variable energy system?

December 9, 2025

Power and storage auctions: do we have a comfortable timeframe for making strategic mistakes?

Both have complementary objectives, but the way they are conducted can accelerate, or delay, the modernization of the system.

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Power and storage auctions: do we have a comfortable timeframe for making strategic mistakes?

Both have complementary objectives, but the way they are conducted can accelerate, or delay, the modernization of the system.

December 8, 2025

Distributed generation: another important moment is approaching.

Public consultation opened by ANEEL This is an opportunity to define the direction of the sector.

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Distributed generation: another important moment is approaching.

Public consultation opened by ANEEL This is an opportunity to define the direction of the sector.

December 4, 2025

Microgeneration and the REDATA Provisional Measure: why INEL decided to get involved.

Connections in Brasilia linking data centers, CDE (Distributed Generation Center), and distributed generation are prompting INEL (National Institute of Electric Energy) and FREPEL (Regional Federation of Energy Companies) to maintain heightened vigilance.

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