BRASILIA – Preliminary calculations by the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) predict that electricity bills could rise, on average, 16.68% next year, mainly due to the water crisis, which is affecting the country’s major hydropower plants.
To prevent bills from rising, the regulatory agency is already analyzing measures to mitigate the effects on consumers and keep adjustments below double digits.
The data was presented by the regulatory agency’s director of tariffs, Davey Antonis Lima, on Monday at a public hearing at the chamber’s participatory legislation committee.
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Lima estimates, however, that new measures designed by Aneel, such as anticipating funds arising from the privatization of Eletrobras, will be able to raise R$8.5 billion and reduce the tariff adjustment imposed on consumers.
– With these additional measures, instead of a forecast of 16.68% for 2022, we still have a forecast of a 10.73% adjustment, but we are still studying alternatives – the director said.
Power tariffs are adjusted on a case-by-case basis and vary for each power distributor.
Aneel’s supervisor says several factors justify the tariff increase. Because of the water crisis, more energy was generated through more expensive thermal power plants.
Part of this account is covered by tariffs, but the rest will not be transferred to tariffs in 2022, with interest.
eVTOL will require much simpler infrastructure than that required for aircraft at airports. Take-off is vertical, like helicopters and drones, with long runways dispensed. With the advantage that the electric motor is much quieter than helicopters, which will gain a strong competitor Image: Divulgação / ReproductionFlight simulation of an eVTOL model by German company Lilium, which Azul wants to bring to Brazil from 2025 for short routes, such as Rio-Búzios or São Paulo-Guarujá Image: Reproduction/DisclosureAzul has partnered with Germany’s Lilium to bring 220 flying cars into the country from 2025. Electric models have a range of 200 km between one recharge and the last Photo: DisclosureGerman startup Lilium is developing the electric car Azul wants to bring to the country: the manufacturer has one of about 140 such projects under development in the world Photo: clone / publicityAzul believes this type of electric aircraft will have a lower cost for passengers, expanding access to short flights for those who can’t afford a helicopter flight today. Photo: DisclosureThe interior of the Lilium looks comfortable and resembles a mixture of an airplane and a car: it can accommodate six passengers and one pilot. There is also a luggage compartment on board. Photo: clone / publicityAzul is betting on this type of flying vehicle to open a new niche in the market. The challenge will be to certify the new model and ensure the safety of passengers. Photo: DisclosureA simulation of boarding the Lilium, an electric flying vehicle that seats six passengers and one pilot. Takeoff is vertical, like a helicopter. Azul wants to operate it in Brazil from 2025 for short trips, such as between São Paulo and Guaruja or Rio and Paraty. Photo: Reproduction / DisclosureThe flying car Lilium has a range of 200 km, which is the longest among competitors. It would be ideal to replace short trips with a car. The carioca can reach Búzios in a matter of minutes, for example, for a weekend getaway at the spa. It’s not a bad idea to fly over traffic jams while the drivers at the bottom struggle. Photo: Disclosure / ReproductionLilium’s eVTOL aircraft is still in the testing phase, and it faces a challenge ahead: obtaining certification to be able to fly commercially. That’s why an alliance with an airline like Azul now makes sense: the experience of those who already know how to certify planes can help counter regulation in an entirely new mode of transportation. Photo: Divulgação / Reprodução
Red Flag 2 is in effect today, an additional RRL 9.49 for every 100 kWh consumed. Even if it is high, it is not enough to cover thermoelectric generation.
According to Aneel, the measures set up by the government’s crisis committee – called the Hydropower Management Exceptional Rules Chamber (CREG) – will have an impact of between R$2.4 billion and R$4.3 billion.
Among the measures, for example, is to reduce the use of water for navigation, while compensating those affected.
