The war between Russia and Ukraine makes 'commodities' unstable and the value of coal rises by 103% in just one year. Brent oil also has variations, having 50% accumulated in the last 52 weeks. This happens due to the lack of market stocks and the low productivity of the institution due to the end of partnerships with the Russians. The offshore industry is unable to produce the necessary demand expected by the market.
The water crisis is also a frequent problem that directly impacts Brazil's energy matrix. The situation is so worrying that, since 2021, even before the war, the government of Jair Bolsonaro would have created the flag of scarcity. Both the hydroelectric and coal-burning sectors are suffering stagnation, which means that developing countries, such as Brazil and Argentina, face high inflation in energy, with increases above the norm. Electricity bill in Brazil is also affected by conflicts between Russia and Ukraine.
Not even the United States managed to stay out of the crisis left by the war between Russia and Ukraine: Joe Biden rolled back the sanctions carried out by Trump on Venezuela by saying that the Americans and the European Union (EU) could buy oil from Maduro in order for the socialist country to pay its foreign debt and increase Brent productivity in order to control prices. O US gallon of diesel reached $5, one of the highest amounts paid by the population.
War Russia X Ukraine: Even with the green flag, your account is already expected to increase in 2022
On Wednesday, June 22, Aneel announced that it is carrying out readjustments of up to 65% on the amount of fines applied to every 100 kW/h spent on each banner. Despite this, the Green Flag did not increase fines and is in effect this June. However, according to the institution, the variation will begin to be paid with the entry of the yellow flag in the coming months, which was at R$ 1,87 and will increase to R$ 2,98, more than R$ 1 high. A The biggest increase is expected to happen at the red flag of level 1, which will go from R$ 3,97 to R$ 6,50.
Entec Solar analysts estimate that electricity bill increases will be at least 20% per year from 2003 to 2020 (average value). With this in mind, Brazilians could have an expansive economy by investing in solar energy. Especially before the year 2023, which is not yet in force sun taxation law, which determines the ICMS charge on what is produced by photovoltaic panels installed from January 1st.
Tiago Sarneski, director at Entec Solar, a company that generates savings of up to 95% on the electricity bill for its customers, said that investments in reproachable sources have been the only viable way out of the crisis left by the lack of rain and price of coal, which is up 103% in one year. Entec customers, according to company data, should generate savings of over 30 million in the coming years!
Investment in solar energy for a house with 5 people is around R$ 30 thousand: electricity bill goes from R$ 800 to R$ 80
According to entec, it is estimated that the average investment required for a residence of up to 5 people is R$ 30, which is equivalent to R$ 700 per month with a return of up to 5 years. Not to mention that the guarantee of the photovoltaic panels lasts for 25 years with a production of at least 80% of the contracted amount. This investment allows an energy bill, which used to cost R$800, to start costing only R$80.
