O processo de expansão do sistema de transmissão de energia elétrica no Brasil

Abstract

The process of expanding Brazil’s electric power transmission system is divided into four stages: planning, transmission facilities bidding, facility implementation, and the commercial operation of assets. In Brazil, the transmission system expansion plan is under the responsibility of the Ministério de Minas e Energia (MME). The Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE), a state-owned institution subordinated to the MME, prepares electricity planning studies that identify the need to expand the National Interconnected System. It is worth noting that the Operador Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ONS) also assists the MME in this activity through studies for the Expansion and Reinforcement Plan. This process results in the Electric Power Transmission Granting Plan, which defines all facilities to be implemented in the SIN. The Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL) is the entity responsible for organizing the entire bidding process for the expansions indicated in the POTEE. This process takes place through public auctions held at B3, a financial market infrastructure company. Transmission Agents that win the auctions will be responsible for the full implementation of the awarded facilities, from design through commercial operation, once the facilities are available for ONS operation. All of the above-described processes will be detailed in this dissertation, with the aim of presenting to the academic community a market that plays a significant role in the development of the country’s infrastructure.