Recording of Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 92:37 .

Comprehensive Overview of Brazil's Energy Sector Dynamics

The conference addressed critical aspects of Brazil's energy landscape, notably the growing issue of energy curtailment, which is becoming a standard operational challenge rather than an anomaly. The discussions highlighted a comprehensive examination of curtailment trends over recent months, including its classification and impact on energy demand versus supply, specifically influenced by natural gas supplies. Investments in renewable energy sources are essential as Brazil requires significant capacity increases to meet future demands, with projections suggesting an increase in curtailment up to 25% by 2026. Key presentations emphasized strategies to enhance battery utilization and storage solutions, crucial for navigating energy demands during peak times. Participants outlined the necessity for regulatory clarity to foster investment confidence, particularly regarding Power Purchase Agreements. Enhanced grid technologies and supportive legislation are viewed as vital to facilitating this transition towards a more sustainable and efficient energy system. Moreover, the need for effective risk management in fluctuating market conditions was underscored, alongside opportunities for investment in solar energy and hybrid systems, which combine various energy sources to improve reliability and efficiency.

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Large-Scale Solar PV: Investments, Performance, and Operation Under Curtailment Conditions

Utility-scale solar photovoltaic energy is a strategic pillar of the solar industry, yet it faces significant challenges related to output constraints. How can performance and profitability be preserved in such scenarios? This panel will discuss operational strategies, risk management, and regulatory adjustments from the perspectives of generators and investors. This is an essential discussion for market players, system operators, and public policymakers.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Nelson Falcão
Energy Expert
Independent
Brazil

Investments in Renewable Energy in a Curtailment Scenario

Speaker

Anderson Penha
Director of Engineering and Construction
Newave Energia
Brazil

Curtailment Scenario - International Perspective

Speaker

Marcio Trannin
Vice President
Voltalia Energia do Brasil
Brazil

Understanding Curtailment in Brazil: What's Really at Stake

Speaker

Rodrigo Borges
Director - Country Manager
Aurora Energy Research
Brazil

From Weak Grids to Resilient Systmes: The Rise of Grid-Forming Inverter Solutions

Speaker

Ángel Cancino
Senior Analyst
S&P Global
Mexico

How Sub-Hourly Curtailment Shapes Performance in Wind-Solar Hybrid Systems

Speaker

Nathalia Carpenedo Ferrari
Senior Solar Energy Engineer
DNV
Brazil

Q&A