For those who are in a hurry and were unable to follow this week's topics, here's a summary of the news:
*Power Sources*
- ABEEólica estimates that offshore projects will start only in the next decade.
- LRCAP 2025: EPE started receiving registrations for the Capacity Reserve Auction.
- Solar Energy: Investments of R$ 54.9 billion in 2024, according to ABsolar.
- Nuclear: IEA report highlights challenges in financing new nuclear projects.
- LNG: Appointed as an alternative for decarbonization in industry and logistics.
*Policies and Regulations*
* Enacted law (PL 576/21) with vetoes of various devices that could generate serious distortions in the electricity sector and make Brazilians' electricity bills more expensive.
- Tax Reform (PLP 68/2024): Sanctioned with vetoes, the points related to the electricity sector were maintained in accordance with the agreements that were stitched during the procedure.
- Membership to IRENA: Brazil resumes participation in the International Renewable Energy Agency.
*Business and Companies*
- Energy Starter (EDP): Open innovation program with registrations until 21/02/2025.
- Schneider Electric: Studies on the impact of AI on energy sustainability.
Source: Canal Energia