Policy and Regulation

March 30, 2026

ANEEL Confirms green light for April for the fourth consecutive month.

According to the agency, the volume of rainfall in March contributed to the recovery of reservoir levels.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL Confirms green light for April for the fourth consecutive month.

According to the agency, the volume of rainfall in March contributed to the recovery of reservoir levels.

March 27, 2026

Transmission auction has 100% of lots sold and an average discount of 50,7%.

The competition concludes with Engie Brasil and Cymi Construções e Participações as the main players.

Politics & Regulation

Transmission auction has 100% of lots sold and an average discount of 50,7%.

The competition concludes with Engie Brasil and Cymi Construções e Participações as the main players.

March 26, 2026

Brazil and Angola sign cooperation agreement in the energy sector.

The memorandum provides for technical exchange, capacity building, and strengthening of bilateral public policies.

Politics & Regulation

Brazil and Angola sign cooperation agreement in the energy sector.

The memorandum provides for technical exchange, capacity building, and strengthening of bilateral public policies.

March 25, 2026

The Chamber of Deputies is moving forward with projects regarding electricity bills and energy from the sea.

The proposals aim to provide greater transparency for energy consumers and encourage renewable energy sources.

Politics & Regulation

The Chamber of Deputies is moving forward with projects regarding electricity bills and energy from the sea.

The proposals aim to provide greater transparency for energy consumers and encourage renewable energy sources.

March 25, 2026

ANEEL recommends early renewal of Enel Ceará's concession.

The distributor's current contract is valid until 2028 and can be extended for another 30 years.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL recommends early renewal of Enel Ceará's concession.

The distributor's current contract is valid until 2028 and can be extended for another 30 years.

March 25, 2026

ANEEL Authorizations for 5 solar power plants are revoked; total reaches 7 in one week.

Projects had their permits revoked after failing to meet the implementation deadlines established by the Agency.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL Authorizations for 5 solar power plants are revoked; total reaches 7 in one week.

Projects had their permits revoked after failing to meet the implementation deadlines established by the Agency.

March 24, 2026

The first transmission auction of 2026 will be held this week.

The auction will be held at B3 headquarters in São Paulo, with a projected investment of R$ 3,3 billion.

Politics & Regulation

The first transmission auction of 2026 will be held this week.

The auction will be held at B3 headquarters in São Paulo, with a projected investment of R$ 3,3 billion.

March 24, 2026

ANEEL The court grants the injunction and removes the Enel-SP termination process from the agenda.

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) criticizes the suspension and attempts to reverse the decision, pointing to the risk of harm to the population.

Politics & Regulation

ANEEL The court grants the injunction and removes the Enel-SP termination process from the agenda.

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) criticizes the suspension and attempts to reverse the decision, pointing to the risk of harm to the population.

March 19, 2026

Capacity policy was successful, says Machado Meyer Advogados regarding LRCAP 2026.

Lawyer argues that the predominance of thermal power plants provides evidence of a short-term response to the demand for power in the electrical system.

Politics & Regulation

Capacity policy was successful, says Machado Meyer Advogados regarding LRCAP 2026.

Lawyer argues that the predominance of thermal power plants provides evidence of a short-term response to the demand for power in the electrical system.

March 19, 2026

Contracting for thermal power plants will not harm the battery auction, says Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Executive Secretary sees cost reduction for consumers with the re-contracting of existing thermal power plants.

Politics & Regulation

Contracting for thermal power plants will not harm the battery auction, says Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Executive Secretary sees cost reduction for consumers with the re-contracting of existing thermal power plants.

March 17, 2026

Brazilian congressman files complaint with the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) requesting the suspension of the government's contract with the thermoelectric plant.

Member of Parliament requests suspension of the contract, whose value would be 50,2% above the average observed in auctions.

Politics & Regulation

Brazilian congressman files complaint with the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) requesting the suspension of the government's contract with the thermoelectric plant.

Member of Parliament requests suspension of the contract, whose value would be 50,2% above the average observed in auctions.

March 16, 2026

The government will hold two capacity auctions this week.

Competitions are scheduled for next Wednesday (18) and Friday (20)

Politics & Regulation

The government will hold two capacity auctions this week.

Competitions are scheduled for next Wednesday (18) and Friday (20)

March 13, 2026

Brazilian congressman takes legal action against electricity bill increases of up to 15% in Rio de Janeiro.

Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ) states that the increases impose an "excessive burden on consumers' pockets."

Politics & Regulation

Brazilian congressman takes legal action against electricity bill increases of up to 15% in Rio de Janeiro.

Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ) states that the increases impose an "excessive burden on consumers' pockets."

March 13, 2026

CCEE has a new board, but the president remains in office.

The new configuration is characterized by the separation between strategic decision-making bodies and the executive structure.

Politics & Regulation

CCEE has a new board, but the president remains in office.

The new configuration is characterized by the separation between strategic decision-making bodies and the executive structure.

March 13, 2026

The Governor of Piauí wants to change the rules of the GD (General Distribution) in Law 14.300.

Rafael Fonteles (PT) will send an official letter to the state's federal representatives suggesting changes to the Legal Framework for the sector.

Politics & Regulation

The Governor of Piauí wants to change the rules of the GD (General Distribution) in Law 14.300.

Rafael Fonteles (PT) will send an official letter to the state's federal representatives suggesting changes to the Legal Framework for the sector.

March 11, 2026

Regulation of storage systems remains undefined in ANEEL

Different perspectives among agency directors are likely to impact the timeline of the battery auction planned for 2026.

Politics & Regulation

Regulation of storage systems remains undefined in ANEEL

Different perspectives among agency directors are likely to impact the timeline of the battery auction planned for 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

March 2, 2026

MME opens debate to regulate transmission network access policy.

The deadline for submitting contributions is March 31st.

Politics & Regulation

MME opens debate to regulate transmission network access policy.

The deadline for submitting contributions is March 31st.

March 2, 2026

Iranian drones strike power plant and gas field in Qatar.

The offensive is increasing tensions and raising concerns about energy supply.

Politics & Regulation

Iranian drones strike power plant and gas field in Qatar.

The offensive is increasing tensions and raising concerns about energy supply.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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