Energy generation s increase in July, points out CCEE

Wind and photovoltaic sources also ed an increase, growing, respectively, 10,5%

Energy generation in July showed growth, in the annual comparison, for the first time since November last year, according to data from CCEE (Electric Energy Trading Chamber).

Although the increase is still modest, 0,3% – reaching 61.708 average MW – the result can be considered as part of the signs of a beginning of economic recovery, with the return of some activities in several regions of Brazil and the relaxation of social distancing measures imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to CCEE, the highlight was hydroelectric plants, which increased production by 10% compared to the same period in 2019, totaling 44.217 average MW.

Wind and photovoltaic sources also ed an increase, growing, respectively, 10,5% to 7.809 average MW due to seasonality, and 34,3% to 717 average solar MW, driven by the increase in the installed base.

Thermoelectric generation fell by 34,8%, falling to 8.964 average MW. While biomass plants increased by 3,5%, from 4.332 average MW to 4.485 MW, benefiting from the sugar cane harvest – which increases bagasse production.

Photo by Mateus Badra
Mateus Badra
Journalist graduated from PUC-Campinas. He worked as a producer, reporter and presenter on TV Bandeirantes and Metro Jornal. He has been following the Brazilian electricity sector since 2020.

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