2  National Context

The national overview of electricity brings data from the Brazilian electricity market and addresses issues such as installed capacity, electricity generation, number of electricity generation projects by source, extension of transmission lines, load, maximum demand, indicators of electricity supply continuity, average prices and tariffs, consumption and number of consumers associated with the largest distributors, as well as agents by type and government programs and eletric vehicle data.

The data sources used in this chapter are the institutions ANEEL, EPE, ONS, CCEE and MME. ANEEL contributes with the information on average tariffs, indicators of electricity supply continuity (DEC and FEC), and the number of electricity generation projects by source. The data related to installed capacity and electricity generation are extracted from the Brazilian Energy Balance (BEN), while the information on consumption and number of consumers is provided by the electricity sector agents directly to EPE’s SIMPLES system.

The ONS provides data on the length of transmission lines, maximum demands, energy load, and the level of generation curtailment by source and subsystem. The Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE) provides data on the Difference Settlement Price (PLD) by subsystem and the Number of Agents by type. Data on electric vehicles is obtained from the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association (ABVE). Finally, data from the Luz para Todos Program is obtained from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).

2.1 Installed Capacity by Region and State (MW)

Table 2.1: Installed Capacity by Region and State (MW). Source: Brazilian Energy Balance 2026 (EPE). See more details in Section 2.

2.2 Installed Capacity by source (MW)

Table 2.2: Installed Capacity by source (MW). Source: Brazilian Energy Balance 2026 (EPE). See more details in Section 2.
Figure 2.1: Installed Capacity by source (MW)

2.3 Electricity generation by source (GWh)

Table 2.3: Electricity generation by source (GWh). Source: Brazilian Energy Balance 2026 (EPE). See more details in Section 2.
Figure 2.2: Electricity generation by source (GWh)

2.4 Electricity generation by region and state (GWh)

Table 2.4: Electricity generation by region and state (GWh). Source: Brazilian Energy Balance 2026 (EPE). See more details in Section 2

2.5 Total Electric Power Supply (GWh) and Renewability Index (%)

Table 2.5: Total Electric Power Supply (GWh) and Renewability Index (%). Source: Brazilian Energy Balance 2026 (EPE). See more details in Section 2.

2.6 Number of generation power plants by source in Brazil (units)

Table 2.6: Number of generation power plants by source in Brazil (units). Source: ANEEL - data accessed on 05/11/2026. See more details in Section 2.

2.7 SIN transmission lines extension (km)

Table 2.7: SIN transmission lines extension (km). Source: National Electric System Operator (ONS) - data accessed on 03/19/2025. See more details in Section 2.
Figure 2.3: SIN transmission lines extension (km)

2.8 Peak Demands (MW)

Table 2.8: Peak Demands (MW). Source: National Electric System Operator (ONS) - data accessed on 05/21/2026. See more details in Section 2.
Figure 2.4: Peak Demands (MW)

2.9 Energy Load by Subsystem (MW average)

Table 2.9: Energy Load by Subsystem (MW average). Source: Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico (ONS) - data accessed on 05/07/2026. See more details in Section 2.

2.10 Hourly Load (MW average) and Dispatchable Generation (MW average) for the Peak Load Day

Table 2.10: Hourly Load (MW average) and Dispatchable Generation (MW average) for the Peak Load Day. Source: Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico(ONS) - data accessed on 05/21/2026. See more details in Section 2.
Figure 2.5: Hourly Load (MW average) and Dispatchable Generation (MW average) for the Peak Load Day

2.11 Monthly electricity generation curtailment by source and subsystem (%)

Table 2.11: Monthly electricity generation curtailment by source and subsystem (%). Source: Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico (ONS) - data accessed on 05/19/2026.

2.12 Average Tariffs by Region and End-Use Sector (R$/MWh)

Table 2.12: Average Tariffs by Region and End-Use Sector (R$/MWh). Source: National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL): SAMP - data accessed on 04/27/2026. See more details in Section 2.

2.13 Average Tariffs by Supply Voltage (R$/MWh)

Table 2.13: Average Tariffs by Supply Voltage (R$/MWh). Source: National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL): SAMP - data accessed on 04/24/2026. See more details in Section 2.

2.14 Electricity Supply Quality Indicators by Region and by Type of Authorization - DEC (average number of hours) and FEC (average number of interruptions)

Table 2.14: Electricity Supply Quality Indicators by Region and by Type of Authorization - DEC (average number of hours) and FEC (average number of interruptions). Source: Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL) - data accessed on 05/05/2026. See more details in Section 2.

2.15 Electricity Supply Quality Indicators by State and by Type of Authorization - DEC (average number of hours) and FEC (average number of interruptions)

Table 2.15: Electricity Supply Quality Indicators by State and by Type of Authorization - DEC (average number of hours) and FEC (average number of interruptions). Source: Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL) - data accessed on 05/05/2026. See more details in Section 2.

2.16 Settlement price Differences by Electric Subsystem - Monthly data for the last ten years (R$/MWh)

Table 2.16: Settlement price Differences by Electric Subsystem - Monthly data for the last ten years (R$/MWh). Source: Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica (CCEE) - data accessed on 05/07/2026.
Figure 2.6: Settlement price Differences by Electric Subsystem - Monthly data for the last ten years (R$/MWh)

2.17 Consumption (GWh) - Top Ten Distribution Agents 2025

Table 2.17: Consumption (GWh) - Top Ten Distribution Agents 2025. Source: SIMPLES (EPE). See more details in Section 2.
Figure 2.7: Consumption (GWh) - Top Ten Distribution Agents 2025

2.18 Number of Consumers (units) - Top Ten Distribution Agents 2025

Table 2.18: Number of Consumers (units) - Top Ten Distribution Agents 2025. Source: SIMPLES (EPE)
Figure 2.8: Number of Consumers (units) - Top Ten Distribution Agents 2025

2.19 Agents (CCEE) - December of each year

Table 2.19: Agents (CCEE) - December of each year. Source: Electricity Trading Chamber (CCEE) - data accessed on 05/07/2026.

2.20 LpT Program (“Rural”) - households attended by region and Brazil

Table 2.20: LpT Program (“Rural”) - households attended by region and Brazil. Source: Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) - data accessed on 05/26/2026. See more details in Section 2.

2.21 LpT Program (“Regiões Remotas da Amazônia Legal”) - Number of households by state and Brazil

Table 2.21: LpT Program (“Regiões Remotas da Amazônia Legal”) - Number of households by state and Brazil. Source: Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) - data accessed on 05/26/2026.

2.22 Sales of light electrified vehicles in Brazil by technology (units)

Table 2.22: Sales of electrified light vehicles in Brazil by technology (units). Source: Associação Brasileira do Veículo Elétrico (ABVE) - data accessed on 05/21/2026. See more details in Section 2.