May's editorial is entitled "Power recognition under DS70: Is technological neutrality maintained? It analyzes the first binding power adequacy calculation under DS70, highlighting its methodological implications for the recognition of storage systems and questioning whether the new criteria maintain an equitable technological allocation.
April's editorial is entitled "Bids for Expansion Works by Owners and the Mechanisms for Reviewing the Investment Value Awarded". It analyzes the mechanisms introduced by Law 21,721 for the development of Expansion Works, highlighting the new instances to review the investment values and the responsibility granted to the owners in the conduct of the bidding process.
The March editorial is entitled "Blackout in the SEN: A call for attention". It highlights the importance of having external audits to evaluate the origin and effects of the blackout, the operational restriction of the CEN that reduced the transit of power from 1,800 MW to 800 MW in the Nueva Maitencillo-Nueva Pan de Azúcar line between March 4 and 19, and the need to constantly review the regulations and technical criteria that govern the operation of the electricity system.
February's editorial is entitled "Law on Electricity Transmission: new mechanism for urgent works". It analyzes Law No. 21,721, which expedites the execution of urgent works in the electricity sector. It evaluates the modifications to the LGSE introduced, the investment limits in this mechanism to process urgent works and the possibility for generators to request extensions. The publication highlights both the potential for integrating renewable energies and the risks of additional tolls and higher costs for users.
January's editorial is entitled "Critical analysis of the electricity subsidy expansion bill". It reviews the bill that seeks to expand the coverage of the electricity subsidy, addressing its objectives, sources of financing and criticisms of the project, including the need for a reformulation to avoid distortions in the electricity sector and ensure effective support to vulnerable households.
