ANEEL REN 1,150: The New Digital Frontier of the Brazilian Power Sector
ANEEL has officially opened space for blockchain in electricity distribution. Understand what changes, possible applications, and how utilities can act now.
Summary
Normative Resolution ANEEL No. 1,150/2026 marks a historic turning point. For the first time, the regulator explicitly mentions blockchain, AI, and IoT as enabling technologies for ancillary activities of power distributors.
Key Applications
The resolution enables several strategic use cases, including Renewable Energy Traceability, P2P Energy Markets, and EV Charging Management, provided that the TRL is verified and authorization is granted.
Ricardo Zago
Ricardo Zago is the founder of Avalon Blockchain Consulting. He is a Professor of Web3 and Blockchain at FIAP and a startup mentor at ACE Ventures and Rock New Ventures. He brings over 25 years of technology experience with Whirlpool, Accenture, and BASF, and 8 years dedicated to blockchain.