Brazil launching auction for battery storage projects in 2025
Details regarding the capacity sought and the total amount allocated for the auction have yet to be unveiled. Image: A BESS project in Brazil from ISA CTEEP. The
Details regarding the capacity sought and the total amount allocated for the auction have yet to be unveiled. Image: A BESS project in Brazil from ISA CTEEP. The
A national procurement round for energy storage systems, planned in the second half of the year, is at risk of lengthy delay just as the grid operator is being forced to curtail
A 20-day public consultation is anticipated to open in November to define the guidelines for the auction, which aims to contract 2 GW of battery energy storage systems
Brazil Battery Energy Storage System Market Overview The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market in Brazil is witnessing growth as utilities, renewable energy developers, and
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Explore Brazil''s battery energy storage systems, focusing on current regulations, investment opportunities, and the role of these systems in the energy transition.
The Brazil Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) market in the first quarter of 2025 is characterized by robust growth driven by the country''s expanding renewable energy sector.
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Image: A BESS project in Brazil from ISA CTEEP. The Brazilian Minister of Energy and Mining has unveiled an auction for battery energy storage projects to be held in 2025.
With well-designed policies and regulations, Brazil has significant potential to follow in the footsteps of jurisdictions like California and Chile for large-scale battery storage, Germany for distributed and large-scale storage, and Australia for both pumped hydro and large-scale battery systems.
Investment, incentives and taxation scenarios According to Brazilian law, there are no legal restrictions on direct foreign investment in the battery storage businesses or in the power sector (except in very specific segments or sectors of the economy).
The launch of a dedicated BESS auction in Brazil could help boost the growth of the technology in the country and further enhance the use of renewables such as solar PV and wind.