Q&A Session 1: Overview of the Brazilian Electrical Power Sector

Recording of Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | Intersolar South America 2023 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 25:18 .

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Talk of session: Overview of the Brazilian Electrical Power Sector

Photovoltaic solar energy has conquered the second position in Brazil. What were the factors that favored this achievement and what is the future scenario from the institutional perspective of the sector?

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

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Dr. Rodrigo Sauaia
CEO
ABSOLAR
Brazil

To Talk

Perfil e Perspectivas do Sistema Eletrico Brasileiro

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Reinaldo Garcia
Director of Programs of the Executive Secretary
Ministry of Mines and Energy
Brazil

To Talk

Solar Energy in Brazil: System Operation Perspectives

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Christiano Vieira da Silva
Operations Director
ONS - National Electrical System Operator
Brazil

To Talk

Solar, Batteries and the Energy Transition in Brazil

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Vinicius Nunes
Analyst
BloombergNEF
Brazil

To Talk

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