Recording of Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 93:22 .

Advancements and Challenges in Renewable Energy Management

The conference highlights significant advancements in renewable energy management, particularly in solar energy and the integration of data technologies. Key themes discussed include the '4D' themes of decarbonization, democratization, decentralization, and digitalization. Eduarda Azevedo emphasized the importance of leveraging digitalization to enhance operational efficiency. Innovations in solar energy forecasting and monitoring systems were also a focus, including the use of synthetic inertia to improve reliability. The necessity for accurate on-site measurements over traditional satellite data for improved forecasting in Brazil's tropical climate was stressed, as was the concept of developing digital twins for accurate energy generation modeling. Furthermore, discussions on AI integration reflect a shift towards data-driven decision-making in energy management. Grid-forming inverters were noted as vital for maintaining grid stability, particularly in scenarios of high renewable energy penetration. Overall, the urgent need for regulatory adaptations to keep pace with these technological advancements was underscored.

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AI-Driven Forecasting and Smart O&M for Large-Scale Solar Power Plants

The digitalisation of utility-scale solar plants is transforming their operation and maintenance. The use of artificial intelligence in generation forecasting and advanced monitoring improves efficiency and reduces risk. This panel will address intelligent O&M, predictive analytics, and the use of real-time data. This discussion will focus on maximising the performance of solar assets.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Eduardo Azevedo
Vice President of Centralized Generation
ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica
Brazil

AI-Powered Forecasting, Monitoring, and Smart O&M for Large-Scale Solar Power Plants

Speaker

João Poloni
Head Consulting Services
CEPEL

AI-Assisted Operational Decisions for Solar Portfolios: A PV Digital Twin Case

Speaker

Sky Imager Networks for Sub-Hourly Solar Forecasting in Tropical Climates

Speaker

Loïc Yezeguelian
Head of Innovation
CalibSun
Brazil

Grid Forming Inverters: Foundations and Evolution for High-renewable Power Systems

Speaker

Bruno Furtado
Application Engineer and Project Manager
SMA Solar Technology
Brazil

Q&A