The lack of rainfall during this humid period is impacting energy production in Brazil. At first half of February, the national generation of electricity fell by almost 1% compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 76.110 MWmed.
According to preliminary data from the CCEE (Electricity Trading Chamber), the hydroelectric plants produced 54.183 MWmed, representing a rreduction of 7,8% compared to the previous year.
In contrast, the thermoelectric generation has grown. From February 1st to 15th, 6.868 MWmed were generated, an increase of 29,4% compared to 2023.
In addition to thermoelectric plants, Centralized wind and solar sources have contributed to ensuring the supply of electrical energy. Wind sources produced 12.046 MWmed (+15,3%), while solar sources produced 3.012 MWmed (+33,8%).
In January, thermoelectric generation reached 7.307 MWmed, an increase of 20,7% compared to January 2023. Since November, thermoelectric production has been growing at rates above double digits.
Electricity consumption
In the first half of February, national electricity consumption increased by 0,5% (71.386 MWmed). The result was influenced by the performance of the Free Contracting Environment (ACL), which recorded a reduction of 1,1% (26.116 MWmed). Demand in the Regulated Contracting Environment (ACR) grew 1,6% (45.570 MWmed).
Higher temperatures and less rainfall were decisive in the North and in parts of the Southeast and South, with emphasis on the growth recorded in Amazonas (23,1%), Acre (16,9%), Maranhão (14,1, 13,6%) and Amapá (XNUMX%).
On the other hand, greater amounts of rain and milder temperatures affected consumption in the states of Rio de Janeiro (-13,4%), Espírito Santo (-2,9%), Minas Gerais (-2,2%) and Federal District (-6,1%).
Among the 15 branches of economic activity analyzed by CCEE, the biggest growths were observed in the sectors of Beverages (5,3%), Extraction of Metallic Minerals (4,6%), Wood, Paper and Cellulose (4,3%) and Commerce (2,4%).
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