The Importance of Large-Scale Storage for the Energy Transition and the Stability of the Electricity System

Recording of Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | ees South America | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 12:41 .

Speaker

Beatriz Barros
Energy Storage Engineer
Clean Horizon Consulting
France

Talk of session: The Importance of Large-Scale Energy Storage for Energy Transition and Grid Stability

With the growth of distributed generation and of variable sources, such as solar and wind, energy storage becomes increasingly important to provide grid stability and the flexibility needed for a low-carbon energy transition. This session will explore the importance of large-scale energy storage applications, such as reserve capacity and provisioning of ancillary services in international markets, as well as in Brazil.

Further Talks of this session:

Utility Scale Energy Storage - Why Should Brazil Care?

Speaker

Markus Vlasits
Managing Director
Newcharge
Brazil

To Talk

Competitiveness and Technological Differentials of Energy Storage for the Capacity Reservation Market and Other Large-Scale Applications

Speaker

Marcelo Vinicius
Business Development Director
Celeo Redes Brasil
Brazil

To Talk

Regulatory Roadmap for Utility-Scale Storage in Brazil

Speaker

Marília Rabassa
Director
CELA - Clean Energy Latin America
Brazil

To Talk

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