MME (Ministry of Mines and Energy)

July 22, 2026

MME regulates compensation for solar and wind power plants due to curtailment.

The decree initiates the process to compensate companies affected by power generation cuts that occurred between 2023 and 2025.

July 17, 2026

MME brings forward work on transmission line to add 5 GW to the SIN (National Interconnected System).

The project will connect Maranhão to Goiás and strengthen the transport of renewable energy to load centers.

July 13, 2026

Self-production under review: new limitations to the benefits?

TCU recommends reviewing exemptions from sector-specific charges, while ANEEL establishes the operationalization of the new rules.

July 8, 2026

CMSE creates rules to increase transparency in energy guarantee dispatches.

New resolution requires technical studies, disclosure of impacts, and periodic evaluation of decisions regarding the activation of power plants.

July 6, 2026

EPE and ONS define criteria for measuring grid capacity in battery auction.

Technical note establishes methodology that will serve as a basis for evaluating where new storage systems can be connected.

July 6, 2026

New efficiency requirements for LED lamps aim to reduce consumption by up to 432 TWh.

Standards will come into effect between 2028 and 2030; light fixtures with integrated photovoltaic systems are excluded from the updated rules.

June 26, 2026

New transmission map from the Ministry of Mines and Energy indicates where the electricity sector will invest billions until 2032.

Official planning shows projects capable of boosting business for manufacturers, EPC contractors, and other agents in the supply chain.

June 24, 2026

Regarding the time slot reserved for agricultural flexibility.

Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) decree suggests a new vision for rural consumption based on the time of day energy is used.

June 23, 2026

"There is a lack of coordinated vision to address the challenges of distributed generation in Brazil," says the leader of GEAPP.

In an interview with Canal Solar expert Luisa Valentim advocates for greater integration between planning and regulation to address the impacts of solar energy expansion in the country.

June 17, 2026

MME decides to reorganize data collection in the electricity sector.

Creation of a permanent market monitoring group expands EPE's responsibilities.

June 10, 2026

Succession at CCEE remains undefined after assembly postponement.

Lack of formal nomination from the Ministry of Mines and Energy prevents the election of the entity's new CEO.

June 9, 2026

After unprecedented cuts, Silveira says ONS's emergency plan was "timely and assertive."

According to the minister, the measure adopted by the Operator last Sunday (7) was necessary to guarantee the stability of the SIN.

June 3, 2026

Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy publishes decree outlining guidelines for Brazil's first battery auction.

The decree divides the bidding process into two products, provides for 15-year contracts, and details rules for storage projects in the country.

June 1, 2026

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) publishes a decree aiming to hold three Existing Energy Auctions in November.

The auctions aim to renegotiate the contracts of distributors with energy from power plants already in operation.

May 29, 2026

Silveira is summoned and will have to explain a proposal that brings forward LRCAP's thermal power plants.

Members of Parliament are seeking clarification from the minister regarding the measure, which is generating concerns in the electricity sector.

May 28, 2026

Over R$3 billion will be invested in energy and energy transition in the Amazon.

The package announced by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) includes contributions from Âmbar Energia and resources from CCC, in addition to investments in the "Light for All" program.

May 27, 2026

ONS confirms it has already structured the technical basis for the battery auction, which is still awaiting approval from the MME (Ministry of Mines and Energy).

Information was released by representatives of the Operator itself during WEG EPC Day 2026.

May 22, 2026

The government will publish the decree for the battery auction in the coming days.

Minister Silveira stated that the auction should take place in the second half of the year and will be strategic in providing flexibility to the electrical system.

May 21, 2026

EPE expands mapping of areas for carbon capture in Brazil.

Study reinforces the country's potential to develop CCUS projects and points to opportunities for industrial and bioenergy sectors.

May 14, 2026

The LRCAP result faces a legal impasse and its approval has been postponed by... ANEEL

A document signed by Director Mosna cites "legal uncertainty" and the possibility of future review at an Extraordinary Public Meeting.

May 14, 2026

MME launches public consultation to discuss the development of offshore wind power.

The document proposes engagement mechanisms to bring communities, companies, and stakeholders in the electricity sector closer together.

May 14, 2026

New energy efficiency rules will take effect for federal public buildings in 2027.

Estimates predict savings of nearly 3 million MWh by 2040, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

May 12, 2026

Renewables will account for 89% of the expansion of installed capacity in Brazil in 2025.

Check out the results presented in the Electrical System Monitoring Bulletin.

May 8, 2026

The energy advantage of Brazilian industry is beginning to reshape its competitiveness.

The search for productive resilience repositions energy at the center of industrial decisions.

May 6, 2026

The request attempts to expedite the voting on PDL 2608 against LRCAP.

Proposal seeks to take bill that suspends auction directly to the plenary session.

May 4, 2026

Brazil's Strategic Energy Agenda for 2026 reaches 49% completion in the first quarter.

Report details 27 actions to strengthen the security and resilience of the electrical system.

April 30

Energy transition must integrate government and the productive sector in a national plan.

Plante's public consultation is launched, aiming at the expansion of renewables and decarbonization.

April 29

MME defines guidelines for broadcast access seasons.

The goal is to create a new model for organizing access to the electricity grid in situations of capacity disputes.

April 27

MME opens public consultation to review energy export rules.

Proposal aims to improve regulations on hydroelectric power exports to Argentina and Uruguay.

April 24

Data centers and renewables are the focus of Intersolar Northeast 2026 in Ceará.

Event discusses digital infrastructure expansion and electrical challenges at meeting in Brazil.

April 23

Brazilian government initiates discussions on small nuclear reactors.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has established a working group to assess the feasibility of this technology in the country.

April 8

Brazilian government sets minimum distance for offshore wind farm installations.

This measure is part of a resolution approved this month that establishes guidelines for regulating this energy source in the country.

April 6

MME calls on 14 distributors to renew concessions for another 30 years.

An order published in the DOU (Official Gazette of the Union) establishes a 60-day deadline for signing the contracts.

April 1

CNPE approves resolution for contracting reversible power plants in the country.

Measure incorporates hydroelectric storage into national energy planning.

Marco 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.

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