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Livia Neves
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Brazil’s first battery-only auction in 2026 faces regulatory ambiguity, competing capacity needs
In an interview with pv magazine Brasil , Alexandre Leite, a partner in the energy area at Dias Carneiro Advogados, assesses the prospects for the 2GW LRCAP (Long-Term Energy Acquisition Program) for battery storage scheduled for April 2026, with regulatory issues and another auction in March set to possibley impact the battery-only auction.
Dec 08, 2025
Brazil adopts legal framework for battery storage
Brazil published Law 15.296 on November 25, establishing a series of changes to laws in its electricity sector including guidelines for the regulation of storage systems, tax exemptions and the reduction of import tax rates on battery energy storage systems and its components to zero.
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Battery storage participation in Brazil’s capacity auctions could cut costs, says analyst
Analysis says battery storage has multiple benefits for Brazil if it plays a larger role in upcoming capacity auctions, while recommending clearer locational signals and updated grid-tariff rules to unlock investment.
Brazil opens public consultation on 2026 capacity auction for battery storage
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has opened a public consultation for its 2026 storage capacity auction, which will contract systems of at least 30 MW for four-hour daily discharge and ten-year terms. The move targets large-scale battery projects, with 18 GW awaiting registration, and aims to define storage’s role in Brazil’s power market.
Legal reform brings positivity and concerns for battery storage in Brazil
The inclusion of storage in Brazil's renewable energy tax reductions on renewable energy projects, as well as the legal provision for storage's participation in auction are positive signs for the attraction of investments to Brazilian BESS. However, the industry has concerns around the allocation of costs in capacity reserve auctions.
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Energy storage could cut Brazil’s electricity system costs 16% in 2029
Storage is essential to expand renewables penetration and ensure grid flexibility, according to a study by consultants PSR. Regulatory and tax barriers still limit the sector, however, and new revenue sources are needed to make projects viable.
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