Brazil energy sector boosts digitalization investment to R$1.1B by 2031

Brazil's energy regulator Aneel reports R$127.38M invested in R&D and digitalization in Q1, with R$1.1B planned for 2026-2031. The investment targets resilience and productivity amid electrification and climate challenges. This signals a strategic shift toward grid modernization, though the impact on operational capacity remains to be seen.