Recording of Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 94:11 .

Overview of Brazil's Energy Transition and Market Developments

The Intersolar South America Conference focused on the challenges and opportunities in Brazil's energy sector, particularly regarding curtailment in renewable energy. Discussions included analysis of energy demand trends, with curtailment rates expected to rise, particularly in solar and wind sectors, due to market conditions. Brazil's unique position offers attractive investment opportunities amidst a rapidly changing regulatory landscape that emphasizes the need for new projects and infrastructure to meet growing demand. Renewable energy companies like New Wave Energy and Aurora are positioned to lead by integrating innovative technologies and optimizing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Experts noted the importance of energy storage solutions and the role of grid-forming technologies in stabilizing the electrical grid as Brazil shifts towards a more decentralized energy generation model. Regulatory clarity and strategic investments in battery technology are essential to navigate upcoming challenges and enhance market stability. The energy market is urged to adapt to shifts in global trends to support sustainable growth and address containment issues more effectively.

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New Strategies for a Transforming Energy Industry: Addressing Operational Challenges

The transformation of the electricity industry brings opportunities and challenges across various aspects of network planning and operation, particularly with the growing share of renewable sources, decentralization, and digitalization. How can reliability, flexibility, and efficiency be ensured in this new context? This panel will discuss technological innovation, risk management, and legal and regulatory adjustments. It will be an essential debate on how to harness these transformations and address today's challenges.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Rodrigo Pedroso
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica
Brazil

The Role of Consumers in the New Electricity Sector

Speaker

Fabio Neto
Partner
Start SE
Brazil

A World in Transition - Global Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Solar+Storage

Speaker

Lennart van Walsum
Director EMEIA & Americas
Global Solar Council
United Kingdom

Tax Efficiency and Regulatory Certainty in the Energy Sector: Strategies for Enabling Operations in a Changing Landscape

Speaker

Wagner Ferreira
Partner
Caputo e Bastos Advogados
Brazil

Solar Energy in Brazil: Who Is Prepared for the New Market?

Speaker

Cíntia Flesch
Regulatory and Institutional Affairs Analyst
Flesch Energia
Brazil

Q&A