Official Opening

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Recording of Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | Intersolar South America 2024 | Conference Program | Language: Portuguese and English| Duration: 98:32 .

InterSolar South America Congress: Exploring the Future of Solar Energy in Latin America

The Intersolar South America Congress is a prominent event in the renewable energy sector in Latin America, focused on promoting the transition to clean energies through cross-sector innovation. Organized by Solar Promotion International, Aranda Eventos e Congressos, and Absolar, the congress stands out for its integration of energy generation, storage and distribution with electric mobility. With simultaneous translation available in the sessions from Portuguese to English and vice versa, the event brings together notable figures such as Fernando Marangoni (federal deputy) and Suresh Reddy (Indian ambassador to Brazil). Camila Ramos officially opened the activities by highlighting key technological innovations in the solar photovoltaic sector. The opening panel emphasized the continuous need to update on market trends while exploring topics such as artificial intelligence and green hydrogen. Dr. Florian Wessendorf underlines the urgency of the energy transition due to South America's abundant solar resources that can foster sustainable economic growth while reducing carbon emissions. Despite the financial challenges facing the Brazilian sector - including high interest rates - there is optimism about robust expansion driven by growing global demands for clean vehicle electrification.

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Talk of session: Official Opening Intersolar South America Conference

Official conference opening, featuring distinguished authorities and professionals from the electric and solar photovoltaic sectors.

Presentations included in this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Florian Wessendorf
Managing Director
Solar Promotion International GmbH
Germany

Camila Ramos
CEO
CELA - Clean Energy Latin America
Brazil

Celso L. P. Mendes
Consultant
Aranda Editora
Brasil

Ronaldo Koloszuk
President of the Board
ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica
Brazil

Welcome Speeches

Speaker

Javier Viveros
Institutional Development Advisor
REDIEX
Paraguay

Opportunities and Challenges for Solar PV in Brazil

Speaker

Dr. Rodrigo Sauaia
CEO
ABSOLAR
Brazil

What to Make of Falling Prices, New Business Models & the German Experience with the 'Solar Coaster' - Please Come Along for the Ride

Speaker

David Wedepohl
Managing Director International Affairs
German Solar Association, BSW Solar e.V.
Germany

Highlights of the Solar PV and Energy Storage Markets in the USA

Speaker

Abigail Ross Hopper
President & CEO
Solar Energy Industries Association
United States of America


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