Distributed Energy Resources, Aggregators, and Virtual Power Plants: How Energy Storage Fits into the Evolution of DERs

Recording of Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 86:25 .

Distributed Energy Resources, Aggregators, and Virtual Power Plants: How Energy Storage Fits into the Evolution of DERs

The growth of distributed energy resources is transforming the way consumers, grids, and system operators interact in the electricity sector. This session will discuss the role of energy storage in the evolution of distributed generation, aggregators, virtual power plants, and new models of local system coordination. The panel will address regulatory, operational, and technological challenges associated with integrating BESS into decentralized environments, with a focus on flexibility, reliability, demand management, and grid modernisation.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Mariana Galhardo
CEO
G2A Consultores
Brazil

Storage and VPPs Driving the Integration of Distributed Energy Resources

Speaker

Ayrlw de Carvalho Arcanjo
Engineering Researcher
ITEMM - Instituto Edson Mororó Moura
Brazil

The Future of Distributed Energy Resources: Perspectives on Brazilian Energy Planning

Speaker

Caroline Chantre Ramos
Energy Research Analyst
EPE
Brazil

The Energy Transition and the Challenges of System Operation in the Context of Distributed Energy Networks

Speaker

Sumara Duarte Ticom
Advisor to the Planning Department
ONS - National Electrical System Operator
Brazil

Q&A

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