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Some Practical Aspects of the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development Program (PHBC)

These criteria are deliberately broad and inclusive, reflecting a strategic approach aimed at encouraging a wide variety of initiatives. This flexibility allows different sectors, companies, and regions to benefit from the program, provided they meet at least one of the established requirements.

Convertible loan – advantages and disadvantages

An important advantage of the convertible loan is the asset protection for the investor, who initially maintains the position of creditor, protecting himself against possible debts or financial problems of the company

Brazilian Hydrogen Certification System: How Will It Work?

The main objective of the Brazilian Hydrogen Certification System (SBCH2) is to promote the sustainable use of hydrogen, ensuring that its production and use comply with environmental standards and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission requirements.

New Legal Framework for Hydrogen in Brazil: Details of Law No. 14.948/2024

The recent legislation on the Legal Framework and National Policy for Low Carbon Hydrogen – the newly enacted Law No. 14.948/2024, formerly Bill No. 2308/2023 – introduced significant measures to promote the development and production of sustainable hydrogen in Brazil.

PL 2308/2023: The (Almost) Regulation of Green Hydrogen

The creation of tax incentives is one of the main measures of the project, including the exemption from taxes such as PIS, COFINS, and IPI for companies that invest in green hydrogen technologies.

Joint Ventures and MoUs for Green Hydrogen Projects – Key Assumptions and Essential Clauses

Green hydrogen projects represent a significant opportunity for global energy transition. However, these projects are often marked by considerable technical, financial, and regulatory challenges.

Normative Ordinance No. 78/GM/MME: REIDI for Distributed Mini-Generation Projects

Published on June 4, 2024, Normative Ordinance No. 78/GM/MME establishes the procedures for qualifying distributed mini-generation projects under the Special Incentive Regime for Infrastructure Development (REIDI).

Structured Retail Marketing: Everything You Need to Know

A comercialização varejista de energia elétrica tem experimentado uma transformação significativa, particularmente após as mudanças introduzidas pela Resolução Normativa ANEEL n. 1.081, de 12 de dezembro de 2023, que alterou diversos pontos da Resolução Normativa n. 1.011/2022, e da expectativa criada pela abertura do mercado livre para consumidores do grupo A (alta tensão).

Intellectual Property in the Energy Sector: Strengthening Innovation and Mitigating Entrepreneurial Risks

In the energy sector, innovation is an essential pillar for the evolution and competitiveness of companies. With the accelerated growth of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, and energy storage, companies operating in this industry are constantly developing new solutions and products.

Convertible Loan: Advantages and Disadvantages

The convertible loan is an essential tool for investing in companies, especially those that are innovative. This hybrid contract, which combines commercial and corporate elements, allows investors to provide funds as a loan and have the option to convert this loan into equity in the future.

Regulatory and Corporate Law in Renewable Energy: Practical Guidance for Companies in the Energy Sector

In the contemporary economic scenario, the renewable energy sector emerges as one of the most strategic and dynamic, playing a crucial role in sustainable development and global energy security.

Hydrogen in Brazil: Between Innovation and Regulation

Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is increasingly at the center of attention in the energy sector, promising a sustainable revolution. Its journey, from the first identification of its properties, such as flammability, by scientists in past centuries to its current role as a potential solution to the energy crisis, is marked by continuous innovations.

The issue of the division of solar power generation plants into microgeneration and minigeneration: reflections based on the Am Torres LTDA case.

The analysis of the precautionary measure request discussed during the 42nd Ordinary Public Meeting of the Board of the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) has been a topic of significant interest. The reason for this stems from the main issue related to the case filed by AM Torres Ltda.: the division of solar power plants with the (alleged) intent to classify them as smaller plants.

The Federal District (DF) establishes a district policy for green hydrogen – Law No. 7,404/2024.

The Governor of the Federal District sanctioned Law No. 7,404 on January 16, 2024, establishing the District Policy for Green Hydrogen, marking a small step towards environmental sustainability and energy diversification in the region.

Notes on Economic Analysis of Law regarding STJ Binding Precedent 986

The discussion surrounding repetitive theme 986 of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) regarding the inclusion of transmission system usage (TUST) and distribution system usage (TUSD) tariffs in the ICMS calculation base on electricity bills is of great relevance not only legally but also economically.

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