Brazil’s retail electricity market opening raises credit and liquidity concerns, study finds

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A study of 88,000 Brazilian consumer units using subscription-based solar generation schemes found average monthly payment delinquency of 17% and customer churn of 4%. The findings raise concerns about credit risk, liquidity, and consumer protection as Brazil prepares to open its retail electricity market to low-voltage consumers.

A study based on 88,000 consumer units participating in subscription-based solar generation schemes in Brazil has identified a 17% average monthly payment delinquency rate and 4% monthly customer churn. The findings highlight potential credit, liquidity and consumer protection challenges as the country prepares to open its free electricity market to low-voltage consumers. The post Brazil’s retail electricity market opening raises credit and liquidity concerns, study finds appeared first on pv magazine Global.