Brazil is planning its first electricity storage battery auction for the second half of 2025, having delayed it from June due to its unprecedented nature. The Ministry of Mines and Energy is refining auction parameters based on industry feedback. Batteries are intended to complement thermoelectric plants, aiding in cost reduction for consumers.
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is set to conduct its inaugural electricity storage battery auction in the latter half of 2025. Thiago Barral, the national secretary for energy transition and planning, noted that final preparations are underway. The initial timeline aimed for June but has been adjusted due to the unique nature of the initiative and the broader schedule of energy sector auctions.
The Brazilian government is prioritizing the introduction of battery storage solutions to diversify its electricity system while continuing to rely on thermoelectric plants. As auction preparations progress, the Ministry actively seeks industry feedback to define the auction parameters, with plans to introduce further energy-related auctions in 2025.
Original Source: valorinternational.globo.com
