Análise do mercado livre de energia no Brasil e sua implementação em Alagoas

Abstract

Electricity has taken on an important role in modern life, driving the economy and playing a fundamental role in business operations. Brazil stands out with a comprehensive and clean energy matrix. The adoption of the free market in the country is one of the main changes that have occurred in the electricity sector in recent decades. This paper analyzes the current scenario of this market, considering its influence on the economy and the offer of competitive and sustainable alternatives both in Brazil and in the state of Alagoas. The bibliographic review expanded the understanding of the free energy market, while the analysis of quantitative data provided concrete understandings of this environment, involving the preparation of graphs, tables and charts for a comparative analysis over the period of the last four years. As a result, the number of consumer units present in the Free Market stands out, reaching the mark of 31,136 units in 2022, corresponding to approximately 36% of national consumption. On a smaller scale, the state of Alagoas also showed a growth of 23%, between 2022 and 2021, in the number of consumers in this environment. Thus, the implementation of the Free Market appears to be a promising path for the Brazilian energy sector, promoting competitiveness, efficiency and attractiveness for investors, in addition to contributing to the sustainability and development of the country in this sector.