SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilians pays extra for electrical energy in September as native energy regulator Aneel determined to impose an extra cost on payments attributable to a drop in reservoir ranges at hydroelectric vegetation amid the nation’s dry season.
Regardless of the expansion of wind and solar energy in Latin America’s largest financial system in recent times, greater than half of Brazil’s energy provide nonetheless comes from hydroelectric vegetation.
Aneel implements a “inexperienced”, “yellow”, “crimson degree 1” and “crimson degree 2” pricing system.
“Inexperienced” implies that no further expenses are levied on energy payments, whereas from “yellow” onwards further tariffs are step by step carried out, additionally stoking inflation considerations within the nation.
In September, Aneel stated in an announcement late on Friday, it has determined to activate the “crimson degree 2” rank, which means that Brazilians pays an extra 7.88 reais ($1.40) for every 100 kilowatt-hour of energy they eat.
It’s the first time since August 2021, when Brazil grappled with a significant drought, that “crimson degree 2” is carried out.
The transfer got here after rainfall was forecast at about 50% under common in September in Brazil’s major hydroelectric areas, Aneel stated, noting it might pressure energy mills to extend using thermoelectric vegetation, that are dearer.
In August, no further expenses had been levied on shoppers.
($1 = 5.6121 reais)
