ONS records record demand; 92.4% of renewables met instantaneous peak

An unprecedented milestone of 101,860 MW was reached on February 7th, at 2:15 pm
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Distributed micro and minigeneration contributed to the supply to meet the load

In a scenario marked by seasonal challenges and changes in consumption patterns, the ONS (National Electric System Operator) registered in February 7th at 2:15 pm, a new record in instantaneous SIN load demand (National Interconnected System).

The peak reached was an impressive 101,860 MW, surpassing the previous mark recorded on November 14, 2023, which was 101,475 MW.

The exceptional load behavior was attributed to a combination of factors, including the high temperatures that affected different regions of the country and the return to school, resulting in a significant increase in energy consumption.

A notable aspect of this record is the fundamental role played by renewable sources to meet demand.

At that specific moment, renewable energies, mostly represented by hydraulic generation and distributed micro and minigeneration, were responsible for supplying 92.4% of total load.

Balanço de Energia Diário. Valores - MWmed. Fonte: ONS
Daily Energy Balance (02/07/2024). Values – MWmed. Source: ONS

This achievement highlights the growing importance of clean and sustainable sources in the national energy mix, highlighting Brazil's ability to integrate and take advantage of its diverse energy matrix.

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Ericka Araújo
Head of journalism at Canal Solar. Presenter of Papo Solar. Since 2020, it has been following the photovoltaic market. He has experience in podcast production, interview programs and writing journalistic articles. In 2019, he received the 2019 Tropical Journalist Award from SBMT and the FEAC Journalism Award.

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