Free Energy Market
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What is the Free Energy Market?
In Brazil, there are two ways to buy energy:
- Regulated Contracting Environment (ACR)
- Free Contracting Environment (ACL)
In the ACR (captive market): The price of energy is regulated, and consumers pay fees and different tariff flags.
In the ACL (free market): Consumers have the power to negotiate price, contracted volume and payment terms, in addition to choosing who to buy electricity from.
The Free Energy Market is egulated in Brazil by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL)) and aims to promote efficiency and innovation in the electricity sector, encouraging the diversification of the energy matrix and the more efficient use of energy resources.
Myths and Truths
about the Free Energy Market
- Myth
Only large companies can participate in the ACL.
- Truth
Recently, a new ordinance from the Ministry of Mines and Energy changed this paradigm. Now, consumers with monthly bills starting at R$8,000, as long as they are connected to high voltage, have the opportunity to migrate to the Free Energy Market.
- Myth
The transition to the Free Energy Market is complex and costly.
- Truth
In fact, the migration can be simpler than you imagine. With the support of specialized professionals, such as those at Newave Energia, this transition can become a reality without major complications. Studies indicate that companies that join the Free Energy Market can experience an average reduction of up to 30% in their energy bills, without the need for initial investments in their own generation.
- Myth
In the Free Market, the energy supply is affected.
- Truth
The distribution of electricity continues to be the responsibility of the local distributor, even after the migration to the Free Market. Therefore, there is no interference in the supply. In addition, no physical changes in the receipt of energy are necessary.
- Myth
The Free Market is not advantageous for small consumers.
- Truth
Although it is common to associate the Free Energy Market with large companies, the truth is that it also offers benefits for small consumers, especially with the recent opening of the market. Newave Energia develops customized solutions to serve this segment, providing tangible advantages.
Benefits of Adopting the Free Energy Market
Adopting the Free Energy Market brings a series of benefits to both consumers and the electricity sector as a whole. Some of the main ones include:
Cost Savings
Consumers have the opportunity to negotiate directly with energy suppliers, which often results in more competitive prices and cost reductions compared to regulated distributor rates.
Energy Source Diversification
Consumers can choose suppliers that offer energy from renewable sources, promoting the diversification of the energy matrix and contributing to environmental sustainability.
Contractual Flexibility
In the free market, consumers have greater flexibility to negotiate the terms of their energy supply contracts, including price, volume, term and payment method, better adapting to their specific needs.
Encouraging Energy Efficiency
Competition in the free market encourages suppliers to offer more efficient and innovative services, promoting energy efficiency and the search for more sustainable solutions.
Greater Resilience and Energy Security
By having the freedom to choose their energy suppliers, consumers can diversify their supply sources, increasing their resilience and energy security in the face of potential crises or market instability.
And much more!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main segments that are normally served by the free energy market?
The free energy market provides savings of up to 35% on energy bills and generally serves a wide variety of segments, including:
Industries, commerce and services: Large industrial companies with significant energy demand often migrate to the free market to have more control and savings of up to 35% on their energy costs and contracts.
Agribusiness: Agricultural and agro-industrial sectors with high energy consumption, such as farms, plants and agribusinesses, often benefit from the migration to the free market.
Education and Health: Educational institutions, such as schools and universities, as well as health establishments, such as hospitals and clinics, can also benefit from the free energy market, seeking more personalized contracts that are suited to their specific consumption demands.
Medium and large consumers: In addition to the segments mentioned, large energy consumers in general, such as hospitals, universities, government institutions, data centers and large condominiums, can find more flexible and competitive options in the free market to meet their electrical needs.
Which companies can join the Free Energy Market?
The free electricity market in Brazil is accessible to consumers with a contracted demand equal to or greater than 500 kW in the wholesale modality and with a demand of less than 500 kW in the retail modality.
What is a retail trader?
The main responsibility of retail traders in the free energy market is to ensure the secure acquisition of energy in the wholesale market, often from generators and traders, and then directly manage the supply to free energy consumers.
These companies play a vital role in the free market, offering smaller consumers, with contracted demand of less than 500 kW, the opportunity to migrate to the free market and choose their own energy suppliers, often resulting in cost reductions of up to 35% compared to the captive market.
In addition to energy trading, these companies also offer additional services, such as energy consumption management, regulatory consultancy and other customized solutions to meet specific customer demands.
How does the sale of energy work in the Free Energy Market?
The Free Energy Market represents an environment for electricity transactions, where consumers have the freedom to select their own suppliers and negotiate various terms, such as price, term, volume and payment method, directly with generators or commercial companies (sellers). This modality is also known as the Free Contracting Environment (ACL), offering consumers greater flexibility and control over their electricity choices.
