The TCU technical area recommended partial suspension of the homologation of a major energy auction that contracted R$ 515 billion in reserves for thermoelectric and hydroelectric plants.
The opinion, signed on Friday (15), questions the contracting of thermoelectric plants fueled by coal and gas. Technicians warn of extraordinary profits for winning companies and the risk of high costs for consumers.
The auction, held in March, contracted 19 GW of capacity for 15 years. The price ceiling nearly doubled in three days, and the discount stood at about 5%. The modeling prioritized fossil sources over renewable batteries.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy stated that the tender followed all legal precepts. The case now moves to the TCU plenary, while federal court actions seek annulment of the result.
