The Brazilian National Electric Agency (Aneel) announced on March 27 that electricity consumers will benefit from a continued green flag status for March, which indicates no additional fees on electricity bills. This decision stems from a favorable shift in electricity generation conditions enabled by seasonal rains. The agency noted that increased rainfall in February led to higher water levels in the reservoirs of hydroelectric plants, which are crucial for power generation in Brazil.

While the majority of the country is experiencing improved conditions for electricity generation, there are concerns regarding the south region, where rapid declines in reservoir levels have been observed. The National Electric System Operator (ONS) warned about potential issues arising from these conditions, suggesting that while consumers in many areas will not face additional charges, the situation in the south needs monitoring. This balance between favorable hydro conditions and localized deficits highlights the complexities of managing Brazil’s energy needs in response to climatic variations.

Aneel stated that despite the continued green flag and generally positive conditions most of the time, there may be instances requiring urgent responses to fluctuations in electricity demand or supply. Hence, the situation remains dynamic, and consumers are encouraged to stay informed about potential changes in the electricity tariff structure as conditions can evolve rapidly due to ongoing weather patterns.