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Wind energy import tariff inflexion
From January 2024, Brazil is implementing a 11.2% import tariff on wind energy technology (classified under HS Code 8502.31.00). Wind energy technology products over 7,500 kVA are however still temporary exempted, for a year.
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Electric vehicle import tariff and quotas
In 2023, Brazil enacted import tariffs and import quotas for the importation of hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and electric trucks.Import rates and quotas, which gradually decrease over time, vary depending on the type of vehicle. For example, vehicles under under a 2.07 MJ/km consumption performance are exempted from tariffs within a quota initially set at US 130 million units in January 2024, which gradually decreases to US 43 million in 2026. Other types of vehicles, such as dismantled cars, are subject to an import tariff that will increase annually.
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Federal flagship industrial development plan (P+B)
Launched in April 2016, Brazil's federal flagship industrial development Plan (P+B) is led by the Ministry of Development, Industries and Commerce (MDIC), and focuses on enhancing the productiveness of industrial small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
By the end of 2017, the programme had met its goal of serving three thousand companies. In 2018 and 2019, the programme plans to serve 600 additional companies, 300 each year.
In 2017, MDIC announced a new phase of the programme, focusing specifically on enhancing energy efficiency in production, digitalisation and connectivity. The two fronts work in parallel, with MDIC dedicating different sets… -
Project 3E - Market Transformation for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Project 3E - Transformation of the Energy Efficiency Market in Brazil - has as main objective the strengthening of the energy efficiency market in Brazil through the training, awareness raising actions, promotion of energy savings and the Energy Efficiency Guarantee Mechanism (EEGM).
The project financed a Capacity Building Program to develope best practice capacity in Brazil in the identification, formulation, implementation and management of EE projects in the buildings sector. This capacity development exercise has been designed to reach a wide range of EE services providers (ESCOs and other energy service providers), as well as building owners/operators.
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Energy efficiency obligation
In 1998, Brazil defined energy efficiency obligations for electricity distribution companies under the EEP (Energy Efficiency Programme). The obligations is mandatory for companies with a market share greater than 1000 GWh/year, and will be extended to companies with a market share between 500 GWh -1000 GWh/year from 1 January 2023. The EEP establishes spending targets: When the EEP was established, it required that at least 1 percent of annual net operating revenues to be spent on a combination of research and development (at least 0.75%) and end-use energy efficiency programmes (at least 0.25%). Legislation enacted…
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Electric power auctions - Biomass
Under the New Model regulatory structure introduced in Brazil in 2004, most new power projects participate in auctions for long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with energy distributors organised by Brazils electricity regulatory agency (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica, ANEEL). Energy distributors are required to enter into long-term contracts for all of their electricity demand via a reverse auction system. Under the auction system, there are specific auctions for existing energy sources, and those for new energy sources, including renewable energy. ANEEL also carries out reserve energy auctions, designed to purchase additional energy supply for the National Integrated System…
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Electric power auctions - Wind
Under the New Model regulatory structure introduced in Brazil in 2004, most new power projects participate in auctions for long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with energy distributors organised by Brazils electricity regulatory agency (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica, ANEEL). Energy distributors are required to enter into long-term contracts for all of their electricity demand via a reverse auction system. Under the auction system, there are specific auctions for existing energy sources, and those for new energy sources, including renewable energy. ANEEL also carries out reserve energy auctions, designed to purchase additional energy supply for the National Integrated System…
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Stepping Up the Value Chain in Africa Executive summary
Africa is endowed with vast energy resources – fossil fuels, but also solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal – and yet energy supply remains limited: Around 600 million people on the continent lack reliable access to electricity. This energy gap constrains economic growth and industrial potential, particularly in rural areas where agriculture remains the dominant sector in the economy. As African economies grow and urbanise, the demand for energy-intensive industries and infrastructure is rising. Strategic investments in sustainable industrialisation can create a virtuous cycle that expands energy access and drives productivity, which in turn can attract more investment.Market opportunities already exist. Globally…
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Renewables and Low-Emissions Fuels
Renewables and Low-Emissions Fuels
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Energy security
Multiple benefits of Energy Efficiency 2025 Energy efficiency provides multiple benefits. This page explores energy security. Why is energy efficiency important for energy security? Energy efficiency can help mitigate energy security risks by reducing the reliance on fossil fuel imports, improving grid reliability, and acting as a buffer to supply shocks. Key facts Efficiency gains from the last two decades avoided the need for 20% more fossil fuel imports in IEA countries. Energy efficiency and demand response can support grid reliability by reducing peak demand. For instance, more efficient air conditioners in India could lower the impact of heatwaves on…
