Recording of Thursday, August 28, 2025 | Intersolar South America | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 100:53 .

Repowering and Improving PV Power Plants

Repowering and upgrading solar PV plants offer an effective pathway to enhance both efficiency and operational longevity. With ongoing technological advancements, operators can implement cutting-edge equipment and innovative strategies to optimise energy output while streamlining operational costs.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Marilia Braga
Researcher
Fotovoltaica-UFSC
Brazil

Repowering and Improvements in Solar PV Plants: Overview and Market Intelligence Perspective

Speaker

Luiza Bertazzoli
Head of Market Intelligence
Greener
Brazil

Retrofit of PV Power Plants in Brazil: Case Studies in Utility-Scale and Distributed Generation

Speaker

Dr. Rafael Rodrigues de Souza
R&D Specialist
Brametal
Brazil

Challenges of a Technology in Constant Technical Evolution

Speaker

Dianne Desan
Regional O&M Manager
ENGIE Brasil Energia S.A.
Brazil

From Module to BESS: Strategies for Repowering and Modernizing Photovoltaic Power Plants

Speaker

Rafael Antunes Campos
Tracker Performance Coordinator
Trina Solar
Brazil

Adding Value at the End of Life: Reuse, Recycling, and Strategic Decommissioning Plans

Speaker

Laís Cassanta Vidotto
New Business Manager
SunR Reciclagem Fotovoltaica
Brazil

Q&A