Load of the National Interconnected System Exceeds 100 Gw for the First Time in History
The National Electric System Operator (ONS) announced today that, at 2:40 pm, the load of the National Interconnected System (SIN) reached a historic milestone, surpassing the 100,000 MW mark for the first time. The previous record, set on September 26, 2023, was 97,659 MW. The significant increase in energy demand was attributed […]
Brazil Presents Environmental Analysis Strategy for Biofuels at Public Hearing
In a joint hearing of the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Mines and Energy and Energy Transition Committees of the Federal Chamber, Brazil reinforced its leading position in the global energy scenario by presenting an innovative methodology for analyzing the life cycle of fuels. This comprehensive approach, which comprises […]
Tax Incentives Drive Advancement of Renewable Energy Storage in the US
The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in the United States has accelerated the advancement of energy storage as renewable energy developers and utility companies seek to diversify their revenue sources. The legislation includes investment tax credits (ITCs) for the first time exclusively for energy storage, […]
MCP Moves R$ 1.3 Billion with Default of 2% in CCEE Settlement
No mês de setembro de 2023, o Mercado de Curto Prazo (MCP) do setor elétrico brasileiro alcançou movimentação financeira expressiva, totalizando R$ 1,3 bilhão, conforme dados divulgados pela Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica (CCEE). Essa cifra integra o montante contabilizado de R$ 2,39 bilhões na liquidação financeira realizada no período. A CCEE identificou que, […]
IRENA Predicts Growth in Innovation in Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind energy is emerging as a vital and cost-effective option for providing electricity to densely populated coastal areas due to its significant output and ability to rapidly deploy on a gigawatt scale. To drive this expansion, innovation becomes crucial, as revealed in the “Offshore Wind Energy Patent Insights Report.” […]