Focus on Transmission and Distribution - the Potential of Energy Storage to Decongest Brazil's Power Grids

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Recording of Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | ees South America Conference 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 92:47 .

Talk of session: Focus on Transmission and Distribution - the Potential of Energy Storage to Decongest Brazil's Power Grids

Inadequate development of transmission and distribution networks is often seen as a critical bottleneck for non-dispatchable renewables. This session will provide insights into the usage of energy storage to adapt T&D networks for a future with high participation of these sources.

Presentations included in this session:

Session Opening - BESS as a Strategic Asset for the Optimization of Transmission and Distribution Systems

Speaker

Renato Ribeiro
Expansion Planning and Studies Coordinator
ISA CTEEP
Brazil

The Role of Energy Storage for Planning the Expansion of the Brazilian Transmission System

Speaker

Thaís Pacheco Teixeira
Technical Consultant
EPE - Energy Research Company
Brazil

Growth of Renewable Energy, Grid Congestion and the Role of Energy Storage for Efficient Transmission Networks

Speaker

Filipe Kaee
Regulatory coordinator
Quantum Participações
Brazil

The Role of Energy Storage for Distribution Networks in the Light of Growing Participation of Distributed Generation

Speaker

Bárbara Rubim
Vice-President of Distributed Generation
ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica
Brazil

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