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It is about risks!

August 13, 2011

Analysis of:Electric Deregulation Unplugged | www.energybiz.com

Regulated or deregulated power contracting are options that have their intrinsic risks. But...there is no choice without risks. Understanding the available options and ways to manage risks have become vital for a sound and consistent power contracting strategy.Perhaps these days it is not betting in only one option. The name of the game is diversifying risks - portfolio management may be the way to reduce exposure to single solutions.

It is about energy management!

July 13, 2011

Analysis of:Water Shortages to Hit Green Energy, Shale | www.energybiz.com

Hydro power is an excellent way to produce electric energy. Usually it is the cheapest.Environmental restrictions and hydrological regime of the rivers are important challenges. Ideally, from the supply side, a hydro project should include a large dam to cope with the seasonal variations so that the power production is constant throughout the year.What alternatives are there to cope with dry and wet seasons and also with the different pricing structures (especially time of use rates)?

Power rates in Brazil to drop 36%

May 30, 2011

Mixed signals regarding power prices are demanding new and difficult decisions.If rates are dropped it is good news for the corporate world, that is, in the short term.In the long run investors may not be stimulated to develop new power projects.This analysis will discuss this new scenario.

Renewables geeeration asssociated with end uses - the optimum return on equity

September 26, 2010

Analysis of:A market test for renewable energy | www.europeanenergyreview.eu

What is ta competitve renewable package?What arrangements do not need subsidies to make it happen?Is renewable energy a commodity or a special "product"This analysis will address these issues and come up with a few suggestions to facilitate and expedite decision making concerning renewable projects.

Hydropower is still one of the best renewable options

July 21, 2009

Analysis of:Show Me the Money: $32 Million for Hydropower Infrastructure Improvements | www.renewableenergyworld.com

Hydro has important advantages when the comparison is solar and wind. Corporate energy users in Brazil are finding that small hydro (up to 30 MW) is a very attractive option to reduce electric energy contracting costs. Hydro power has been available for many decades, it is reliable, cost effective, very low on maintenance costs and runs 24 x 7 for more than 30 years!

WHAT IS CHANGING IN THE BRAZILIAN ENERGY MARKETS?

February 18, 2008

Analysis of:Brazilian Energy Markets for 2008: The Challenges for the Corporate Energy Users | www.energypulse.net

There is an important change happening in Brazil: decision makers will have to consider long term projects if the assumtption is availability of energy for their facilities. This is a huge difference in a country with a tradition for short term projects only. A whole new world is there to be discovered!

BRAZIL IS HUNGRY FOR ENERGY RELATED PROJECTS!

December 31, 2007

Analysis of:Like It or Not, Deregulated Energy Contracting Is Here to Stay | www.energypulse.net

Electric energy prices in Brazil are skyrocketing as  supply is not enough to keep up with demand. On-site power projects and inside the fence energy savings are the available solutions for the corporate energy users. What does it take to make them happen?

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