Recording of Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 92:35 .

Insights on Energy Storage and Solar Integration in Brazil

The conference delves into Brazil's energy landscape, emphasizing the growing role of solar energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Key discussions highlight challenges such as energy curtailment and regulatory hurdles while underscoring the potential for solar integration to enhance energy reliability. Significant insights were shared on upcoming auctions aimed at structuring new renewable energy projects, with special focus on a major auction for BESS scheduled for December, allowing for 300 gigawatts of capacity. The importance of clear contractual agreements and effective management of energy systems is stressed, as operational disruptions can have dire consequences for businesses. Various stakeholders, including experienced managers, engineers, and legal experts, stressed the need for collaboration to navigate the complexities of energy storage and market integration. Additionally, recent advancements in grid forming technologies and regulatory frameworks were discussed, marking a pivotal moment for effective integration of renewable energies within Brazil's robust energy sector.

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Solar and BESS: Integrated Solutions for a Resilient Energy System

The combination of solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is becoming essential for the resilience and flexibility of the power industry, while also enhancing its competitiveness and sustainability. These solutions optimise the use of renewable sources and reduce operational constraints. This panel will discuss technical, economic, and regulatory models for Solar + BESS projects. Real-world cases and market opportunities will be highlighted.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Sérgio Jacobsen
Vice President of Storage
ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica
Brazil

Solar + BESS: From Feasibility to Design - how to Structure Businesses that Generate Real Value

Speaker

Vinicius Henriques
Senior Manager of Investment Strategy and Analysis
CELA - Clean Energy Latin America
Brazil

Regulation and Storage Auctions: can Brazil Respond as Quickly as the Grid Needs?

Speaker

Tiago de Barros Correia
CEO
RegE Consultoria
Brazil

Role of Grid-Forming Inverters in Brazilian Battery Energy Storage Systems

Speaker

Clara Guimarães
Researcher
Instituto de Tecnologia Edson Mororó Moura
Brazil

BESS in Brazil: Technical, Legal, and Tax Structuring

Speaker

Éverton Sebastiany de Araújo
Founding Partner
Ergo Energia
Brazil

Q&A