Recording of Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 41:03 .
The Smarter E South America Conferences 2026 were inaugurated with enthusiasm from Solar Promotion International and AB Solar, featuring discussions on the future of Brazil's power system. Key figures included Marcelo Takata, who explored the significance of distributed energy and flexibility. A panel comprised of industry professionals, including José Moisés Alves and Adriana Oliveira, highlighted the transition from a centralized energy model to distributed systems, emphasizing energy storage as a crucial element for system flexibility. Challenges such as energy curtailment were discussed, with insights into the management of hydraulic power and the integration of solar energy. The importance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) emerged prominently, illustrating their potential in optimizing energy use and mitigating curtailment issues. The discussions underscored the need for regulatory adjustments and collaboration among stakeholders to address ongoing challenges in the energy sector and drive towards a more sustainable future.
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The expansion of distributed generation opens the door to innovative solutions capable of creating greater value for consumers, entrepreneurs, and the electricity system as a whole. Flexibility is becoming increasingly important to better align generation and consumption throughout the day. Energy storage, digitalisation, and demand response will be at the centre of this session's debate.
Talks of this session:
Speaker
Márcio Takata
Director
Greener
Brazil
Speaker
Sumara Duarte Ticom
Advisor to the Planning Department
ONS - National Electrical System Operator
Brazil
Speaker
José Moisés dos Santos Alves
Specialist New Products
Matrix
Brazil
Speaker
Adriana Lucimar de Oliveira
Head of Business Developement and Innovation
Thymos Energia
Brazil
Speaker
Juliana Lopes Tanus Soares
Innovation Analyst
Grupo Energisa
Brazil