Will Brazil conduct the first energy storage auction?

Brazil is set to conduct the country's first-ever energy storage auction for adding batteries and storage systems to the national power grid.

Will Brazil's energy auction improve power grid reliability?

Interest in the auction has been expressed by power companies such as Portugal’s EDP and Brazil’s ISA Energia. The auction will enhance Brazil’s power grid reliability by integrating energy storage solutions for electricity generated from renewable sources such as wind and solar. US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Will Brazil's first electricity auction drive $450m investment?

Brazil is set to conduct its first auction for adding batteries and storage systems to the national power grid, as reported by Reuters. The auction, to take place in June 2025, will include 300MW energy capacity purchase that could drive an estimated $450m in investments from winning bidders, according to consultants Oliver Wyman.

What is Brazil's ten-year power auction?

The auction will offer ten-year contracts from July 2029. The auction aims to boost Brazil’s grid reliability by integrating energy storage for wind and solar power. Credit: r.classen/Shutterstock. Brazil is set to conduct its first auction for adding batteries and storage systems to the national power grid, as reported by Reuters.

Why does Brazil conduct solar power auctions?

Brazil typically conducts auctions to secure power capacity for periods when demand peaks but supply diminishes, such as late afternoons – a time when solar power production declines. The June 2025 auction, exclusively for batteries and storage systems, is the first time the government allows such technologies to participate.