Brazil’s energy sector is embroiled in a heated debate over distributed generation (DG), a market valued at R$140 billion ($24.6 billion). The conflict pits power distributors against solar energy companies, with accusations of unfair practices reaching the National Congress. A new bill, PL 671/2024, aims to prohibit power distributors from engaging in micro and mini […]
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