Thedecision, published in the government's gazette, was awaited by the power industry. In recent talks, government spokesmen have said that there would notbe any reserved demand for a specific source.
Theexception is hydro generation, which will issue bids in a differentround as it subsequently signs a hydro-tailored contract.
Wind is considered the favourite to nail down a massive part of the demandoffered by the local distribution companies in Brazil, which are the off-takersin the deals.
