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Survey Calculates Costs to Consumers Due to Bill Project in Energy Planning, with an Increase of R$ 25 Billion/Year Until 2050, Offshore Wind Farms, Coal-Fired Power Plants, Proinfa Contracts.
Luiz Barroso, former president of the Energy Research Company (EPE) and CEO of PSR, stated that the ‘jabutis’ contained in the bill project (PL) for the regulation of offshore wind farms may raise inflation and reduce the competitiveness of the industry. According to Barroso, these elements, which do not relate to the wind matrix, represent a risk for the wind sector.
The survey conducted by PSR Solutions and Consulting in Energy, presented at a meeting that brought together sector entities, showed that the jabutis present in the bill project could have significant impacts on the industry. The organizations present at the event discussed the proposed amendments and raised concerns about the effects of legislative malpractice on energy policies.
Bill in Legislative Process May Have Direct Impact on Energy Costs
According to a recent study, the proposed amendments and changes to the bill project (PL) could have a direct impact on energy costs for consumers. The additional cost is estimated to be R$ 25 billion per year until 2050, totaling R$ 658 billion over the period.
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The debate surrounding the bill has raised important questions regarding competitiveness and energy planning. The Minister of Mines and Energy and the EPE have expressed concerns about legislative malpractice and its consequences for the sector.
One of the discussion points is the contracting of thermal plants using natural gas that are inflexible, which could result in a cost of R$ 155 billion. Additionally, postponing the deadline for renewable energy generators with subsidies to begin operations could lead to an additional cost of R$ 113 billion.
Critics from Experts Include Legislative Interference in Energy Planning
One of the main aspects criticized in the bill is the specific contracting for offshore wind farms in the South, with a cost of R$ 5 billion, which could affect sector competitiveness. In addition, the maintenance of coal-fired power plants and the construction of hydrogen plants are also among the questioned points.
Experts warn that the proposed measures could harm the competitiveness of the energy sector and adversely affect the end consumer. Amendments that do not pass the rigorous technical scrutiny of planning may lead to significant additional costs over time, raising concerns about the impact on energy costs for consumers.
‘Jabutis’ and Associated Costs According to the Study
- Contracting of inflexible natural gas thermal plants: R$ 155 billion
- Postponement of the deadline for renewables to begin operations with subsidies: R$ 113 billion
- Specific contracting of PCHs: R$ 140 billion
- Postponement of the deadline for MMGD to begin operations with subsidies: R$ 101 billion
- Maintenance of coal-fired power plants: R$ 92 billion
- Construction of hydrogen plant: R$ 28 billion
- Extension of Proinfa contracts: R$ 24 billion
- Specific contracting for wind farms in the South: R$ 5 billion
Source: CNN Brazil
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