Brazil is going through a critical moment regarding its energy matrix, largely due to the severe drought that has hit the country in recent months. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has already confirmed that, given the low level of reservoirs,
In the first seven months of 2024, Brazil's electricity matrix saw significant growth, adding 6.5 gigawatts (GW) to its installed capacity. This progress reflects the country's ongoing efforts to expand its energy infrastructure, focusing on renewable sources.
Discover the current scenario of the energy market in Brazil, with a focus on clean energy. Learn how the country is harnessing its potential in renewable sources such as wind and solar energy. Find out about the challenges faced and the measures needed to drive the transition to a more sustainable energy matrix.
The energy transition is the process of migrating from energy production based on fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, to a cleaner generation, investing in renewable sources, such as wind, solar and biomass generation.
Investing in new energy sources and business models is critical for countries that want to move forward in the energy transition. In this sense, Brazil has stood out, seeking new partnerships and solutions to develop the energy generation sector.
The Federal Government launched, in March 2022, <a href="https://www.gov.br/mma/pt-br/assuntos/climaozoniodesertificacao/MinutaProgramaMetanoZero.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the zero methane program</a>. The objective of the project is to stimulate the transformation of gas, which is harmful to the greenhouse effect, into biofuel with financing from public banks.
Since the Industrial Revolution, the world's energy system has focused on the use of fossil fuels to generate energy and keep the entire production chain moving. Over time, this dependence has generated global shocks and geopolitical consequences, as countries that own oil wells centralize power due to the need for other nations to buy this commodity.
With an energy transition underway, the future of the Brazilian matrix is under construction. The energy matrix of a country is a set of sources available to be captured, distributed and used to generate energy. Currently, the world matrix is formed by non-renewable sources, such as oil and coal.
With alternative sources, it is possible to improve the energy efficiency of generation, helping to avoid the worsening of the crisis in the country.
Evolution Power Partners was one of the biggest winners of the Simplified Competitive Procedure Emergency Auction, with a volume of approximately 17 billion/R$ for the generation of 344 MW in 4 natural gas thermal plants that will be built in...
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