abeeolica - Brazil-US Business Council

The Regulated MarketAlternative Energy Sources10 – 30 yearsSince the first yearA-5A-3 A-1AAdjustment AuctionsContracts of up to 2 yearsEnergy from new generationprojects15 – 30 yearsEnergy from existingpower plants3 – 15 years• Auctions are the main instruments of expanding generation in theBrazilian Electricity Sector.• Buyers: Distribution companies.• The Offer: hydro, wind, thermo, biomass and small hydro power.(Terms of contracts depend on the kind of source, usually between 15and 30 years)