Issue 147 • March 2019

HOURLY PRICE: UGLY DUCKLING OR SWAN?

OPINION

In this editorial, we talk about the importance of adopting hourly prices in Brazil and the significant benefits they can bring to our electricity sector.

REGULATORY

In this regulatory section we comment on the guidelines for the A-4 new energy auction of 2019 and the Public Consultation 04/2018 on alternatives to a more robust TUST calculation.

WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

In this issue, we comment on how to preserve the environment with budgetary constraints, showing how to plan the exploration of the territory to harmonize economic activities with conservation objectives.

INTERNACIONAL

In the international section, we analyze the causes of the cancellation of the first energy auction targeted at Colombia's renewables and compare it with the Colombian ballast auction, which was already published in 2019 and ended successfully, including contracting for renewable projects.

SUPPLY

This edition features the updated balance of demand and structural supply of energy for years to come, including our traditional Delay Meter.

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Electronically published since 2006, the PSR Energy Report is a monthly newsletter developed by PSR, whose main objective is to present a comprehensive and current analysis of regulatory, legal issues, water resources and environment and supply of the electricity sector in Brazil.