A landmark energy law in Brazil has just transformed the economic landscape for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage. For businesses looking to secure reliable power, reduce operational costs, and gain a competitive edge, the time to act is now.
A Game-Changing Policy Shift
On November 25, 2025, Brazil enacted Law No. 15,269, a comprehensive legislative package that fundamentally reshapes the nation’s energy market. This law directly addresses two major barriers that have historically hindered the adoption of energy storage: high costs and regulatory ambiguity.
The most immediate and impactful change for businesses is the elimination of all import tariffs on energy storage systems and their components. Previously, these tariffs significantly increased system costs. Furthermore, the law establishes a special federal tax exemption (covering PIS/PASEP and COFINS taxes) for qualifying projects through 2030, with an annual cap of 10 billion Brazilian Reais. Industry analysis suggests these financial incentives could reduce the upfront investment in storage systems by 20-30%.
More Than Savings: The Strategic Value of Storage
The new law does more than just cut costs; it redefines energy storage as an independent, valuable asset within Brazil’s power system. For C&I operators, this unlocks several critical advantages:
- Ensure Operational Continuity: Brazil’s grid has faced challenges, including widespread outages. An on-site energy storage system provides immediate backup power, protecting your business from disruptive and costly downtime.
- Comply with New Requirements: The law strongly incentivizes, and in some cases may require, new distributed solar generation systems (common for businesses) to be paired with chemical energy storage to qualify for benefits. Proactively integrating storage future-proofs your energy investments.
- Maximize Energy Savings: With Brazil’s free electricity market expanding—allowing commercial users to choose suppliers starting November 2027—storage will be key to buying power when it’s cheap (off-peak) and using it when prices are high, maximizing savings.
Your Trusted Partner for the Brazilian Market
Navigating a new market requires a partner with global expertise and local presence. As a deep strategic partner and Tier-1 overseas distributor for JinkoSolar’s C&I energy storage solutions, we are uniquely positioned to support your entry into Brazil and broader South America.
We offer more than just top-tier equipment. To ensure your project’s success and longevity, we provide:
- In-Region Warehouse in Chile: For faster delivery and logistics efficiency across South America.
- Local After-Sales Support: Dedicated technical and service support within the region for responsive maintenance.
- Global Service Backing: The full strength of an international service network.
Seize the Opportunity
The Brazilian government’s move is a clear signal: energy storage is no longer an option but a cornerstone of a modern, resilient, and cost-effective energy strategy for businesses.
Ready to explore how C&I energy storage can power your resilience and growth in South America under this new zero-tariff regime?
Contact our experts today for a tailored consultation and quote.
Post time: Dec-23-2025