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Public Hearing In The Chamber Discusses The Effects Of Excess Energy Returned To The Grid By Consumers, Amid Pressures For Regulatory Changes And Defense Of Distributed Generation
The Economic Development Committee of the Chamber of Deputies is holding a debate this Tuesday (6) to discuss the effects of injecting excess energy into the electrical grid. The discussion involves sources such as solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass.
The focus is on the so-called “reverse flow,” which occurs when energy generated by consumers is returned to the grid. Energy distributors claim that the increase of this phenomenon requires regulatory and tariff changes.
However, up to this point, there are no public studies that prove the true extent of the problem.
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The debate was requested by a parliamentarian who advocates for the importance of micro and mini distributed generation. For him, this sector generates jobs and income, especially in areas far from large urban centers.
The public hearing will be held in Plenary 5, starting at 10 a.m., with the presence of invited specialists.
The goal is to clarify the technical and economic impacts of the reverse flow, as well as evaluate proposals to maintain the balance between the growth of distributed generation and the stability of the electrical system.
The discussion is seen as an important step to bring more transparency to the topic, which has generated controversies among consumers, companies, and regulatory agencies.
The conclusions of the hearing may influence future decisions regarding Brazilian energy policy. The expectation is that the debate will bring more clarity about the challenges and possible paths for the sector.
With information from Brasil em Folhas.
