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Home / News / Politics & Regulation

Politics & Regulation
Canal Solar - Supreme Court overturns extra ICMS tax on energy and telecommunications in two states.
  • March 6, 2026

Brazil's Supreme Court overturns extra ICMS tax on energy and telecommunications in two states.

The court ruled that the additional 2% tax can only be applied until December 31, 2026.
Canal Solar - Supreme Court overturns extra ICMS tax on energy and telecommunications in two states.
  • Politics & Regulation

Brazil's Supreme Court overturns extra ICMS tax on energy and telecommunications in two states.

The court ruled that the additional 2% tax can only be applied until December 31, 2026.
Canal Solar - Lula's government proposes buying coal-fired energy from J&F for R$ 12 billion.
  • March 5, 2026

Government proposes 15-year contract for the purchase of thermal energy from J&F.

The contract value would be 50,2% above the average observed in auctions using the same fuel.
Canal Solar - Lula's government proposes buying coal-fired energy from J&F for R$ 12 billion.
  • Politics & Regulation

Government proposes 15-year contract for the purchase of thermal energy from J&F.

The contract value would be 50,2% above the average observed in auctions using the same fuel.
Government sets physical guarantee limit for hydroelectric plants in LRCAP.
  • March 5, 2026

Government sets physical guarantee limit for hydroelectric plants in LRCAP.

GF represents the amount of energy that the plant can guarantee over time for commercialization purposes.
Government sets physical guarantee limit for hydroelectric plants in LRCAP.
  • Politics & Regulation

Government sets physical guarantee limit for hydroelectric plants in LRCAP.

GF represents the amount of energy that the plant can guarantee over time for commercialization purposes.
Associations are requesting that the costs of BESS be divided among all stakeholders.
  • March 4, 2026

Associations are requesting that the costs of BESS be shared with all stakeholders.

Organizations argue that batteries benefit the system and that their costs should be shared.
Associations are requesting that the costs of BESS be divided among all stakeholders.
  • Politics & Regulation

Associations are requesting that the costs of BESS be shared with all stakeholders.

Organizations argue that batteries benefit the system and that their costs should be shared.
ANEEL Mosna says the future of batteries must be decided at a meeting next week.
  • March 4, 2026

ANEEL must decide the future of batteries at a meeting next week.

Director Fernando Mosna will present a dissenting opinion against the "double tariff" in an attempt to unlock investments.
ANEEL Mosna says the future of batteries must be decided at a meeting next week.
  • Politics & Regulation

ANEEL must decide the future of batteries at a meeting next week.

Director Fernando Mosna will present a dissenting opinion against the "double tariff" in an attempt to unlock investments.
MME opens debate to regulate transmission network access policy.
  • March 2, 2026

MME opens debate to regulate transmission network access policy.

The deadline for submitting contributions is March 31st.
MME opens debate to regulate transmission network access policy.
  • Politics & Regulation

MME opens debate to regulate transmission network access policy.

The deadline for submitting contributions is March 31st.
Iranian drones strike power plant and gas field in Qatar.
  • March 2, 2026

Iranian drones strike power plant and gas field in Qatar.

The offensive is increasing tensions and raising concerns about energy supply.
Iranian drones strike power plant and gas field in Qatar.
  • Politics & Regulation

Iranian drones strike power plant and gas field in Qatar.

The offensive is increasing tensions and raising concerns about energy supply.
The "Light for All" program will receive R$ 6 billion in investments in 2026.
  • February 27, 2026

The "Light for All" program will receive R$ 6 billion in investments in 2026.

Resources guarantee the electrification of 122 new units and expand universal access in the country.
The "Light for All" program will receive R$ 6 billion in investments in 2026.
  • Politics & Regulation

The "Light for All" program will receive R$ 6 billion in investments in 2026.

Resources guarantee the electrification of 122 new units and expand universal access in the country.
Canal Solar - ANEEL He explains in the Senate the 24% increase in electricity bills in Roraima.
  • February 27, 2026

ANEEL Clarifies in the Senate the 24% increase in electricity bills in Roraima

The Director-General of the Agency provided clarifications and stated that the increase stems mainly from the state's integration into the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Canal Solar - ANEEL He explains in the Senate the 24% increase in electricity bills in Roraima.
  • Politics & Regulation

ANEEL Clarifies in the Senate the 24% increase in electricity bills in Roraima

The Director-General of the Agency provided clarifications and stated that the increase stems mainly from the state's integration into the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Capacity Reserve Charge Could Exceed R$150 Billion, Warns President of FASE
  • February 26, 2026

Capacity Reserve Charge Could Exceed R$150 Billion, Warns President of FASE

The financial impact of ERCAP is still limited, as only one auction has been held so far.
Capacity Reserve Charge Could Exceed R$150 Billion, Warns President of FASE
  • Politics & Regulation

Capacity Reserve Charge Could Exceed R$150 Billion, Warns President of FASE

The financial impact of ERCAP is still limited, as only one auction has been held so far.
Brazilian Chamber approves Redata, a program that allocates R$ 5,2 billion for data centers in Brazil.
  • February 25, 2026

Brazilian Chamber approves Redata, a program that allocates R$ 5,2 billion for data centers in Brazil.

Special condition grants tax benefits for five years and imposes environmental and investment obligations in return.
Brazilian Chamber approves Redata, a program that allocates R$ 5,2 billion for data centers in Brazil.
  • Politics & Regulation

Brazilian Chamber approves Redata, a program that allocates R$ 5,2 billion for data centers in Brazil.

Special condition grants tax benefits for five years and imposes environmental and investment obligations in return.
Legal opinion on curtailment in MMGD broadens discussions in the sector.
  • February 25, 2026

Legal opinion on curtailment in MMGD broadens discussions in the sector.

Experts assess the limits to accounting cuts and discuss physical and regulatory impacts.
Legal opinion on curtailment in MMGD broadens discussions in the sector.
  • Politics & Regulation

Legal opinion on curtailment in MMGD broadens discussions in the sector.

Experts assess the limits to accounting cuts and discuss physical and regulatory impacts.
Canal Solar - Enel SP Cancellation ANEEL Postpones discussions after vote for expiration and disagreement among directors.
  • February 25, 2026

Revocation of Enel SP's license: ANEEL Postpones discussions after vote for expiration and disagreement among directors.

The board extended the review of the process by 30 days; the agency's director-general anticipated his vote in favor of its termination.
Canal Solar - Enel SP Cancellation ANEEL Postpones discussions after vote for expiration and disagreement among directors.
  • Politics & Regulation

Revocation of Enel SP's license: ANEEL Postpones discussions after vote for expiration and disagreement among directors.

The board extended the review of the process by 30 days; the agency's director-general anticipated his vote in favor of its termination.
ANEEL The bidding process for the transmission auction is approved, but a deadlock over the lots could delay some of the work.
  • February 24, 2026

ANEEL The bidding process for the transmission auction is approved, but a deadlock over the lots could delay some of the work.

Uncertainties regarding contracts and expiration influence the final structure of the auction.
ANEEL The bidding process for the transmission auction is approved, but a deadlock over the lots could delay some of the work.
  • Politics & Regulation

ANEEL The bidding process for the transmission auction is approved, but a deadlock over the lots could delay some of the work.

Uncertainties regarding contracts and expiration influence the final structure of the auction.
Canal Solar - ANEEL The process regarding power generation cuts is removed from the agenda following a statement from the Attorney General's Office.
  • February 24, 2026

ANEEL removes from the agenda the process regarding generation cuts.

The case is being handled by Director Agnes and was received following a statement from the Attorney General's Office.
Canal Solar - ANEEL The process regarding power generation cuts is removed from the agenda following a statement from the Attorney General's Office.
  • Politics & Regulation

ANEEL removes from the agenda the process regarding generation cuts.

The case is being handled by Director Agnes and was received following a statement from the Attorney General's Office.
Canal Solar - Brazil is experiencing an energy crisis in reverse, says former president of Petroarm
  • February 24, 2026

Brazil is experiencing an energy crisis in reverse, says former president of... Petroarm

Jean Prates argues that an excess of renewables without storage exposes flaws in the national electricity planning. 
Canal Solar - Brazil is experiencing an energy crisis in reverse, says former president of Petroarm
  • Politics & Regulation

Brazil is experiencing an energy crisis in reverse, says former president of... Petroarm

Jean Prates argues that an excess of renewables without storage exposes flaws in the national electricity planning. 
Brazil's Attorney General's Office (AGU) delimits the scope of the generation cut and rejects the "accounting cut" in distributed generation.
  • February 23, 2026

AGU responds ANEEL and states that GD's "accounting cut" is not supported by legislation.

Opinion clarifies limits to the actions of the ONS and the ANEEL no curtailment of micro and mini distributed generation
Brazil's Attorney General's Office (AGU) delimits the scope of the generation cut and rejects the "accounting cut" in distributed generation.
  • Politics & Regulation

AGU responds ANEEL and states that GD's "accounting cut" is not supported by legislation.

Opinion clarifies limits to the actions of the ONS and the ANEEL no curtailment of micro and mini distributed generation
Law 15.269/2025 inaugurates a new regulatory cycle in Brazil.
  • February 19, 2026

Law 15.269/2025 inaugurates a new regulatory cycle in Brazil.

The measure addresses billions in losses caused by cuts in renewable energy generation.
Law 15.269/2025 inaugurates a new regulatory cycle in Brazil.
  • Politics & Regulation

Law 15.269/2025 inaugurates a new regulatory cycle in Brazil.

The measure addresses billions in losses caused by cuts in renewable energy generation.
MME justifies price adjustments in capacity auctions.
  • February 18, 2026

MME justifies price adjustments in capacity auctions.

According to the government, the process was supported by technical evidence and more accurate cost scenarios.
MME justifies price adjustments in capacity auctions.
  • Politics & Regulation

MME justifies price adjustments in capacity auctions.

According to the government, the process was supported by technical evidence and more accurate cost scenarios.
Canal Solar - Project aims to amend Law 14.300 and guarantee free solar energy for low-income families.
  • February 13, 2026

A bill aims to amend Law 14.300 and guarantee free solar energy for low-income families.

The bill under consideration seeks to establish a monthly limit of 200 kWh for the benefit.
Canal Solar - Project aims to amend Law 14.300 and guarantee free solar energy for low-income families.
  • Politics & Regulation

A bill aims to amend Law 14.300 and guarantee free solar energy for low-income families.

The bill under consideration seeks to establish a monthly limit of 200 kWh for the benefit.
Following market pressure, the government doubles the price ceilings for capacity auctions.
  • February 13, 2026

Following pressure, the government doubles the price ceiling for capacity auctions.

Prices for new projects rose 81%, while prices for existing plants doubled.
Following market pressure, the government doubles the price ceilings for capacity auctions.
  • Politics & Regulation

Following pressure, the government doubles the price ceiling for capacity auctions.

Prices for new projects rose 81%, while prices for existing plants doubled.
Canal Solar - ANEEL Calls for a meeting to review LRCAP price ceilings following market reaction.
  • February 12, 2026

ANEEL Calls for a meeting to review LRCAP price ceilings following market reaction.

The figures announced by the Ministry of Mines and Energy earlier this week were harshly criticized by the market.
Canal Solar - ANEEL Calls for a meeting to review LRCAP price ceilings following market reaction.
  • Politics & Regulation

ANEEL Calls for a meeting to review LRCAP price ceilings following market reaction.

The figures announced by the Ministry of Mines and Energy earlier this week were harshly criticized by the market.
Canal Solar - LRCAP price ceilings are set, market reacts, and government promises adjustment.
  • February 11, 2026

LRCAP ceiling prices are set, market reacts, and government promises adjustment.

Investors are awaiting new figures to reassess the attractiveness of the auction, scheduled for March.
Canal Solar - LRCAP price ceilings are set, market reacts, and government promises adjustment.
  • Politics & Regulation

LRCAP ceiling prices are set, market reacts, and government promises adjustment.

Investors are awaiting new figures to reassess the attractiveness of the auction, scheduled for March.
Canal Solar - Chamber of Deputies approves urgency for bill that creates incentives for data centers.
  • February 11, 2026

The Chamber of Deputies approves urgency for bill that creates incentives for data centers.

The proposed law aims to establish Redata, a national incentive plan for the sector.
Canal Solar - Chamber of Deputies approves urgency for bill that creates incentives for data centers.
  • Politics & Regulation

The Chamber of Deputies approves urgency for bill that creates incentives for data centers.

The proposed law aims to establish Redata, a national incentive plan for the sector.
Canal Solar - Moraes overturns injunction and reinstates ICMS tax on solar energy in Piauí.
  • February 5, 2026

Moraes overturns injunction and reinstates ICMS tax on solar energy in Piauí.

The decision suspends a preliminary injunction granted last October by the Court of Justice of Piauí.
Canal Solar - Moraes overturns injunction and reinstates ICMS tax on solar energy in Piauí.
  • Politics & Regulation

Moraes overturns injunction and reinstates ICMS tax on solar energy in Piauí.

The decision suspends a preliminary injunction granted last October by the Court of Justice of Piauí.
Results from the public consultation on storage are expected in February, says Mosna.
  • February 5, 2026

Results from the public consultation on storage are expected in February, says Mosna.

Regulation under debate could redefine the pricing model for energy storage systems in the electricity sector.
Results from the public consultation on storage are expected in February, says Mosna.
  • Politics & Regulation

Results from the public consultation on storage are expected in February, says Mosna.

Regulation under debate could redefine the pricing model for energy storage systems in the electricity sector.
Canal Solar - Gustavo Ataíde assumes executive secretary position at the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
  • February 5, 2026

The Ministry of Mines and Energy appoints Gustavo Ataíde as executive secretary following the departure of Arthur Valério.

A career civil servant, Ataíde has experience in various areas of the federal administration.
Canal Solar - Gustavo Ataíde assumes executive secretary position at the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
  • Politics & Regulation

The Ministry of Mines and Energy appoints Gustavo Ataíde as executive secretary following the departure of Arthur Valério.

A career civil servant, Ataíde has experience in various areas of the federal administration.
ABNT will begin reviewing the standard for batteries in grid-connected photovoltaic systems.
  • February 4, 2026

ABNT will begin reviewing the standard for batteries in grid-connected photovoltaic systems.

Update to ABNT NBR 17153 may impact manufacturers, designers, and integrators of storage systems in the country.
ABNT will begin reviewing the standard for batteries in grid-connected photovoltaic systems.
  • Politics & Regulation

ABNT will begin reviewing the standard for batteries in grid-connected photovoltaic systems.

Update to ABNT NBR 17153 may impact manufacturers, designers, and integrators of storage systems in the country.
Canal Solar - Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Energy resigns.
  • February 2, 2026

The executive secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Energy resigns and leaves his post.

Arthur Cerqueira Valério's dismissal was requested in a letter sent to Minister Alexandre Silveira.
Canal Solar - Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Energy resigns.
  • Politics & Regulation

The executive secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Energy resigns and leaves his post.

Arthur Cerqueira Valério's dismissal was requested in a letter sent to Minister Alexandre Silveira.
Canal Solar - Five renewable energy projects that could become law in 2026
  • January 30, 2026

Five renewable energy incentive projects that could become law in 2026.

The proposals are currently at different stages of analysis within the National Congress. 
Canal Solar - Five renewable energy projects that could become law in 2026
  • Politics & Regulation

Five renewable energy incentive projects that could become law in 2026.

The proposals are currently at different stages of analysis within the National Congress. 
Aldo Solar reduces delivery time and optimizes logistics with new distribution center in the Northeast.
  • January 30, 2026

New regulations accelerate smart meter adoption, but challenges remain, says José Marangon.

According to him, meters should guarantee consumer comfort with minimal interference in consumption habits.
Aldo Solar reduces delivery time and optimizes logistics with new distribution center in the Northeast.
  • Politics & Regulation

New regulations accelerate smart meter adoption, but challenges remain, says José Marangon.

According to him, meters should guarantee consumer comfort with minimal interference in consumption habits.
Industry associations criticize BNB's guidelines for financing solar equipment.
  • January 28, 2026

Associations criticize BNB's guidelines for financing solar equipment.

Associations claim that requirements imposed by the Banco do Nordeste are harming the national photovoltaic sector.
Industry associations criticize BNB's guidelines for financing solar equipment.
  • Politics & Regulation

Associations criticize BNB's guidelines for financing solar equipment.

Associations claim that requirements imposed by the Banco do Nordeste are harming the national photovoltaic sector.
Canal Solar - Change in the White Tariff raises debate about the legal security of distributed generation.
  • January 28, 2026

Changes to the White Tariff raise debate about the legal security of distributed generation.

Public Consultation of the ANEEL This provokes a reaction from entities and professionals in the electricity sector.
Canal Solar - Change in the White Tariff raises debate about the legal security of distributed generation.
  • Politics & Regulation

Changes to the White Tariff raise debate about the legal security of distributed generation.

Public Consultation of the ANEEL This provokes a reaction from entities and professionals in the electricity sector.
Canal Solar - MME publishes ordinance with adjustments to the LRCAP 2026 rules.
  • January 27, 2026

MME publishes ordinance with adjustments to the rules of the first LRCAP of 2026

The auction scheduled for March 18 will focus on contracting thermal and hydroelectric power plants.
Canal Solar - MME publishes ordinance with adjustments to the LRCAP 2026 rules.
  • Politics & Regulation

MME publishes ordinance with adjustments to the rules of the first LRCAP of 2026

The auction scheduled for March 18 will focus on contracting thermal and hydroelectric power plants.
Canal Solar - ANEEL increases the weight of consumer satisfaction in the calculation of energy tariffs.
  • January 27, 2026

ANEEL increases the weight of consumer satisfaction in the calculation of energy tariffs.

The measure aims to encourage distributors to improve customer service, under penalty of reduced remuneration.
Canal Solar - ANEEL increases the weight of consumer satisfaction in the calculation of energy tariffs.
  • Politics & Regulation

ANEEL increases the weight of consumer satisfaction in the calculation of energy tariffs.

The measure aims to encourage distributors to improve customer service, under penalty of reduced remuneration.
MME opens public consultation for the early awarding of contracts for capacity auctions.
  • January 23, 2026

MME opens public consultation for the early awarding of contracts for capacity auctions.

Those interested can submit their contributions until February 11th.
MME opens public consultation for the early awarding of contracts for capacity auctions.
  • Politics & Regulation

MME opens public consultation for the early awarding of contracts for capacity auctions.

Those interested can submit their contributions until February 11th.

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