Rio de Janeiro – In April, power generation under the National Interconnected System (Sistema Interligado Nacional – SIN) increased by 5.3% compared with the same month of last year. The figures issued this Thursday (10th) by the National Electric System Operator (Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico – ONS) also reveal that over the last 12 months, consumption was up 3.6% as against the preceding period.
The increase in April was driven by industry, according to the ONS’ Consumption Forecasting and Follow-Up Management. According to the Getulio Vargas Foundation, the Brazilian industry’s use of installed capacity reached 83.9% in April. It was the highest level since July 2011 (84.1%).
In comparison with March 2012, energy consumption saw a 3.5% decline. Seasonal factors and mild temperatures, which reduced the use of refrigerating equipment, explained the drop in consumption, according to the ONS.
The Northeast Subsystem had the highest April-on-April consumption increase (8.5(%), chiefly because of a pickup in economic activity.
*Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum
