The electrification of mobility is successfully overcoming its main challenges, thus accelerating the replacement of internal combustion vehicles in many countries. However, with the important role of ethanol as a fuel, Brazil is in a slightly different starting position. Will this affect the outcome?

The Brazilian electricity sector is this month’s topic. In the first week, we discussed the gradual change of Brazil’s energy mix away from predominantly hydro. In week two we focused in on the debate on the role of natural gas and the need to integrate systems and markets that are typically independent to explore synergies and increase overall efficiency, and how Brazil is facing this challenge. Last week’s article explored how the Brazilian electricity sector addresses the basis of a real global revolution that is changing the role and importance of consumers.

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