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A national production of electrical energy reached 73,452 MWmed (average megawatts) in January, registering a increase of 2.7% compared to the same period in 2023.
All sources showed growth, except wind. It stands out growth of solar generation It is thermal, which increased respectively by 52.4% (2,945 MWmed) and 20.7% (7,307 MWmed).
Electricity generation from wind power reached 7,437 MWmed, a drop of -14.5%. Meanwhile, production hydroelectric reached 55,763 MWmed, representing an increase of 1.6%.
The increase in thermoelectric generation draws attention. In the last three months, this source has been showing growth above double digits (23.5% in November and December and 20.7% in January).
According to the CCEE (Electricity Trading Chamber), The lack of rain During the humid period and high temperatures result in less hydraulic generation and greater thermal generation to meet demand.
The ONS (National System Operator) has warned in recent months that the increased demand during peak hours has demanded the drive in thermoelectric, whose cost is higher than other technologies, in addition to being a most polluting source.
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