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Bento Albuquerque, The Minister of MME, Says That The Use of Thermoelectric Plants Does Not Mean “Dirtying” The Brazilian Energy Matrix
In an interview with the website epbr, Bento Albuquerque, Minister of MME (Ministry of Mines and Energy), emphasized the importance of energy generated by thermoelectric plants. Bento states that it is necessary to use the plants to maintain the energy security of the country and that the expansion of thermal generation does not mean “dirtying” the country’s energy matrix. Check out this news: MME predicts investment of R$ 20 billion with a program that extends the use of coal-fired thermoelectric plants
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Using Thermoelectric Plants Provides Security for The Energy System of Brazil
During the interview, the Minister of MME also stated that thermoelectric plants are to be used and that they represent reserve capacity. Bento further argues that the thermal plants are not used 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The Minister of MME (Ministry of Mines and Energy) also said that when there is no wind, no sun, no water, thermoelectric plants must be used to ensure security.
Last week, the Minister of MME participated in the 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26), which took place in Glasgow, Scotland. The event began on October 31, where the Brazilian government announced its goal to reach a renewable energy participation of between 45% and 50% in the energy matrix by 2030.
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On November 3, the Minister of MME also stated that Brazil will reach 2030 with half of its clean energy matrix (using renewable sources). The target announced in documents released by the Ministry of Environment sets the framework for increasing renewables in the matrix. According to Bento Albuquerque, the country has been expanding its energy matrix, such as the growth of solar and wind energy generation.
Bento states that Brazil’s electricity matrix is the cleanest among OECD countries and G-20 countries. The Minister of MME also adds that by using thermoelectric plants, it is part of a matrix that is already considered the cleanest in the world. “But thermoelectric energy, not just in Brazil, but in other parts of the world, is necessary to maintain the energy security of the system. So that is what has been done; we do not make our matrix dirty because of this,” he says.
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During the participation in the United Nations Conference on Climate Change 2021 (COP 26), in Scotland, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Bento Albuquerque, announced that he is looking for a location for the construction of a new nuclear plant in the country. The Minister of MME emphasizes that new projects in the sector will involve private sector participation.
The construction of the plant is expected to be included in the 2031 Ten-Year Energy Plan (PDE), a document that serves as a basis for planning the sector. With two plants (Angra 1 and 2, in Angra dos Reis-RJ), the matrix currently accounts for less than 3% of all energy generated in the country. The government says it is studying where the new nuclear plant will be built. “Already thinking further ahead, we are working on the PDE 2031, which will be presented at the beginning of next year. In addition to the completion of Angra 3, in 2026/2027, a new nuclear plant will be planned in Brazil. For this, MME, EPE, and Cepel have already started complementary studies to locate new nuclear sites in Brazil,” said the Minister of MME.
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