The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) launched this week the Public Subsidy Call – Technological Challenges Policy for the Electric Power Transmission Sector. The goal is to welcome ideas focused on innovation and modernization of the country's electrical infrastructure.
The consultation is available on the MME website and will receive contributions until September 4, 2025. The objective is to identify technologies and solutions that make the transmission system more efficient, resilient, and aligned with the energy transition.
According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Brazil currently has approximately 180 km of transmission lines in operation, a number that will exceed 200 km by 2028. This network is responsible for connecting different regions and guaranteeing the supply of electricity in one of the largest interconnected systems in the world.
However, the transmission losses, which vary between 2% and 3% of the transmitted energy, the accelerated growth of intermittent renewable sources, such as wind and solar energy, and the future connection of special and electro-intensive loads, such as hydrogen producers and data centers, impose significant challenges to the performance of the existing infrastructure.
Among the topics that should be addressed in the contributions are:
- Emerging technologies for network monitoring, control and digitalization;
- Innovative materials and equipment with greater durability and performance;
- Solutions for renewable energy integration and energy storage;
- More flexible and connected management and operation models.
The expectation is that the collected subsidies will serve as the basis for a new public policy focused on technological innovation in the transmission sector, a strategic area for ensuring the safety and reliability of the Brazilian electrical system in the coming years.
More information about the consultation can be obtained at MME website.
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