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Renewal of hydroelectric concessions could yield up to R$ 8,8 billion for CDE.
  • December 1, 2025
  • Policy and Regulation

Renewal of hydroelectric concessions could yield up to R$ 8,8 billion for CDE.

This measure is provided for in Law No. 15.235, which originated from Provisional Measure 1.300/2025, creating a mechanism for renegotiating UBP installments.
Renewal of hydroelectric concessions could yield up to R$ 8,8 billion for CDE.
  • Policy and Regulation

Renewal of hydroelectric concessions could yield up to R$ 8,8 billion for CDE.

This measure is provided for in Law No. 15.235, which originated from Provisional Measure 1.300/2025, creating a mechanism for renegotiating UBP installments.
Photo: Elder Alejandro Baez Flores/Itaipu Nacional
  • October 7, 2025
  • News

Itaipu completes first phase of floating solar plant by November

Pilot project anchored 1,5 plates in the Paraná River and could double the plant's capacity in the future
Photo: Elder Alejandro Baez Flores/Itaipu Nacional
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Itaipu completes first phase of floating solar plant by November

Pilot project anchored 1,5 plates in the Paraná River and could double the plant's capacity in the future
  • September 19, 2025
  • News

Spring begins with favorable forecast for reservoir recovery

With the return of rains and hydrological recovery, hydroelectric generation should compensate for the seasonal reduction in solar and wind sources.
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Spring begins with favorable forecast for reservoir recovery

With the return of rains and hydrological recovery, hydroelectric generation should compensate for the seasonal reduction in solar and wind sources.
The electrical system may depend more on thermal power plants in early 2026
  • September 16, 2025
  • News

The electrical system may depend more on thermal power plants in early 2026

ONS highlights potential risks and recommends maximizing the use of Itaipu and São Francisco, in addition to preserving water resources in Paraná.
The electrical system may depend more on thermal power plants in early 2026
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The electrical system may depend more on thermal power plants in early 2026

ONS highlights potential risks and recommends maximizing the use of Itaipu and São Francisco, in addition to preserving water resources in Paraná.
Canal Solar -ANEEL approves auction notice for contracting energy from hydroelectric sources
  • July 23, 2025
  • Policy and Regulation

ANEEL approves auction notice for contracting energy from hydroelectric sources

According to the agency, more than 240 projects were registered with EPE, totaling 2.999 MW of power.
Canal Solar -ANEEL approves auction notice for contracting energy from hydroelectric sources
  • Policy and Regulation

ANEEL approves auction notice for contracting energy from hydroelectric sources

According to the agency, more than 240 projects were registered with EPE, totaling 2.999 MW of power.
Investment of R$23 billion in transmission line will reinforce energy flow in the Northeast
  • July 1, 2025
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Investment of R$ 23 billion in transmission will reinforce energy flow in the NE

New energy corridor will transport solar, wind and hydro energy
Investment of R$23 billion in transmission line will reinforce energy flow in the Northeast
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Investment of R$ 23 billion in transmission will reinforce energy flow in the NE

New energy corridor will transport solar, wind and hydro energy
Solar energy now represents half of the hydroelectric capacity in Brazil
  • 25 for April, 2025
  • Market and Prices

Solar energy already represents half of the installed capacity of hydroelectric plants in Brazil

Difference between the two generation sources, which was once over 100 GW, has fallen to less than 55 GW in just four years
Solar energy now represents half of the hydroelectric capacity in Brazil
  • Market and Prices

Solar energy already represents half of the installed capacity of hydroelectric plants in Brazil

Difference between the two generation sources, which was once over 100 GW, has fallen to less than 55 GW in just four years
  • February 5, 2025
  • News

Hydroelectric reservoirs expected to exceed 70% capacity in February

Heavy rains causing urban flooding boost recovery of national electricity sector
  • News

Hydroelectric reservoirs expected to exceed 70% capacity in February

Heavy rains causing urban flooding boost recovery of national electricity sector
  • January 31, 2025
  • News

ANEEL has already authorized 10 hydroelectric plants to participate in the capacity auction

The most recent approved project is UHE Três Marias, by Cemig, with the possibility of expansion by 163 MW
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ANEEL has already authorized 10 hydroelectric plants to participate in the capacity auction

The most recent approved project is UHE Três Marias, by Cemig, with the possibility of expansion by 163 MW
Recovery of reservoirs will allow better operation during the dry season, says ONS
  • January 27, 2025
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Recovery of reservoirs will allow for smoother operations during the dry season, says ONS

Operator reports that stored energy projections are above 60% in all subsystems for the end of January
Recovery of reservoirs will allow better operation during the dry season, says ONS
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Recovery of reservoirs will allow for smoother operations during the dry season, says ONS

Operator reports that stored energy projections are above 60% in all subsystems for the end of January
Tariff flag remains green for January 2025
  • December 30, 2024
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Tariff flag remains green for January 2025

Energy bills will not have additional costs for the second consecutive month due to the rains recorded in recent months
Tariff flag remains green for January 2025
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Tariff flag remains green for January 2025

Energy bills will not have additional costs for the second consecutive month due to the rains recorded in recent months
SIN reservoirs reach 50% storage after heavy rains, says ONS
  • December 27, 2024
  • News

SIN reservoirs reach 50% storage after heavy rains, says ONS

Climatic conditions have contributed to improving the country's energy security, especially in the Southeast and Central-West regions
SIN reservoirs reach 50% storage after heavy rains, says ONS
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SIN reservoirs reach 50% storage after heavy rains, says ONS

Climatic conditions have contributed to improving the country's energy security, especially in the Southeast and Central-West regions
  • December 6, 2024
  • Companies

Âmbar Energia buys four hydroelectric plants from Cemig

The winning bid at the auction was R$52 million; together, the plants have 14,8 MW
  • Companies

Âmbar Energia buys four hydroelectric plants from Cemig

The winning bid at the auction was R$52 million; together, the plants have 14,8 MW
Hydroelectric plants generate 10% less in August, says CCEE
  • September 23, 2024
  • News

Hydroelectric plants generated 10% less in August, says CCEE

In contrast, production from renewables and thermoelectric plants increased
Hydroelectric plants generate 10% less in August, says CCEE
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Hydroelectric plants generated 10% less in August, says CCEE

In contrast, production from renewables and thermoelectric plants increased
Extreme drought halts hydroelectric operations in the North region
  • September 4, 2024
  • Sustainability

Drought halts hydroelectric operations in the North region 

Santo Antônio Power Plant has 43 of its 50 generating units out of service, according to the ONS
Extreme drought halts hydroelectric operations in the North region
  • Sustainability

Drought halts hydroelectric operations in the North region 

Santo Antônio Power Plant has 43 of its 50 generating units out of service, according to the ONS
Itaipu will install a floating solar plant in the reservoir
  • July 29, 2024
  • News

Itaipu will install a floating solar plant in the reservoir

On an experimental basis, the photovoltaic plant will have a capacity of 1 MWp
Itaipu will install a floating solar plant in the reservoir
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Itaipu will install a floating solar plant in the reservoir

On an experimental basis, the photovoltaic plant will have a capacity of 1 MWp
ONS inflow projections remain below the historical average
  • July 22, 2024
  • News

ONS: turnout projections remain below the historical average 

Of the four national subsystems, only the one in the South region should record high inflow natural energy
ONS inflow projections remain below the historical average
  • News

ONS: turnout projections remain below the historical average 

Of the four national subsystems, only the one in the South region should record high inflow natural energy
Brazil and Bolivia close agreement to increase UHE Jirau production
  • July 10, 2024
  • News

Brazil and Bolivia close agreement to increase production at HPP Jirau

Located in Rondônia, the hydroelectric plant is the fourth largest Brazilian plant, with 3.750 MW of power
Brazil and Bolivia close agreement to increase UHE Jirau production
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Brazil and Bolivia close agreement to increase production at HPP Jirau

Located in Rondônia, the hydroelectric plant is the fourth largest Brazilian plant, with 3.750 MW of power
Hydroelectric dam partially fails in Rio Grande do Sul
  • May 2, 2024
  • News

Hydroelectric dam partially fails in Rio Grande do Sul

The rupture occurred in the municipality of Cotiporã, in Serra Gaúcha, in the early afternoon of this Thursday (2)
Hydroelectric dam partially fails in Rio Grande do Sul
  • News

Hydroelectric dam partially fails in Rio Grande do Sul

The rupture occurred in the municipality of Cotiporã, in Serra Gaúcha, in the early afternoon of this Thursday (2)
Canal-Solar-Energy-Solar-Government-begins-preparations-for-holding-capacity-auction.jpg
  • March 8, 2024
  • Policy and Regulation

Government begins preparations to hold the capacity auction

With the aim of contracting power from hydroelectric and thermoelectric plants, the competition is scheduled to take place on August 30
Canal-Solar-Energy-Solar-Government-begins-preparations-for-holding-capacity-auction.jpg
  • Policy and Regulation

Government begins preparations to hold the capacity auction

With the aim of contracting power from hydroelectric and thermoelectric plants, the competition is scheduled to take place on August 30
Solar-Energy-Canal-Solar-Hydroelectric-generation-falls-78-in-the-first-half-of-February.jpg
  • March 4, 2024
  • News

Hydroelectric plants: generation falls 7,8% in the first half of February

On the other hand, thermoelectric production increased by 29,4% compared to the same period of the previous year
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  • News

Hydroelectric plants: generation falls 7,8% in the first half of February

On the other hand, thermoelectric production increased by 29,4% compared to the same period of the previous year
Hydro plants already represent less than 50% of the national electricity matrix
  • November 29, 2023
  • Market and Prices

Hydro plants already represent less than 50% of the national electricity matrix

Growth of solar and wind sources has significantly reduced the share of hydroelectric plants in recent years
Hydro plants already represent less than 50% of the national electricity matrix
  • Market and Prices

Hydro plants already represent less than 50% of the national electricity matrix

Growth of solar and wind sources has significantly reduced the share of hydroelectric plants in recent years
07-07-23-canal-solar-Brazil records best hydroelectric reservoir levels in the last 20 years
  • July 7, 2023
  • News

Brazil records best hydroelectric reservoir levels in the last 20 years

The expectation is to reach the fourth best storage in history at the end of December for the SIN, points out CMSE
07-07-23-canal-solar-Brazil records best hydroelectric reservoir levels in the last 20 years
  • News

Brazil records best hydroelectric reservoir levels in the last 20 years

The expectation is to reach the fourth best storage in history at the end of December for the SIN, points out CMSE
Reservoirs have the best levels in the last decade, points out CMSE
  • 6 for April, 2023
  • News

Reservoirs have the best levels in the last decade, points out CMSE

The month of March ends with all subsystems in the country with storage above 80%
Reservoirs have the best levels in the last decade, points out CMSE
  • News

Reservoirs have the best levels in the last decade, points out CMSE

The month of March ends with all subsystems in the country with storage above 80%
Canal Solar Hydroelectric Plants Open Floodgates to Control Reservoir Levels
  • January 17, 2023
  • News

Hydroelectric plants open floodgates to control reservoir levels

Increased rainfall, low demand and surplus wind and solar generation explain the need to release water through spillways
Canal Solar Hydroelectric Plants Open Floodgates to Control Reservoir Levels
  • News

Hydroelectric plants open floodgates to control reservoir levels

Increased rainfall, low demand and surplus wind and solar generation explain the need to release water through spillways
  • December 27, 2021
  • News

Reservoirs will end the year with a level higher than in 2020

Recent rains ease water crisis in Brazil, but 2022 still requires attention, warn MME and ONS 
  • News

Reservoirs will end the year with a level higher than in 2020

Recent rains ease water crisis in Brazil, but 2022 still requires attention, warn MME and ONS 

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