The Challenges of the Next Decade for the Brazilian Electric System: Capacity, Reliability and Cost

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Recording of Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | ees South America | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 103:04 .

How can Brazil balance energy security, economic viability, and system resilience as renewable energy grows, weather extremes increase, and electricity demand rises? This panel will explore the three critical factors—installed capacity, operational reliability, and fair tariffs—as the nation addresses its structural challenges through 2030.

Talks of this session:

Speaker

Markus Vlasits
President
ABSAE - Associação Brasileira de Soluções de Armazenamento de Energia
Brazil

Speaker

Gustavo Pires da Ponte
Power Generation Superintendence
EPE
Brazil

Speaker

Daniel Danna
Director
ANEEL - Brazilian National Electric Energy Regulatory Agency
Brazil

Speaker

Dr. Rodrigo Sauaia
CEO
ABSOLAR
Brazil

Speaker

Dr. Roberto Brandão
Researcher and Coordinator
Gesel-UFRJ
Brazil

Speaker

Markus Vlasits
President
ABSAE - Associação Brasileira de Soluções de Armazenamento de Energia
Brazil

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