Recording of Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 103:29 .

Advancing Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Solutions

The presentation discusses several key initiatives and programs aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions and improving energy efficiency. Gay Smarter serves as a global alliance focused on electrification and renewable energy, hosting international events that connect industry leaders to foster innovation. The BESS energy efficiency program emphasizes reducing overall energy consumption and allocates a portion of operational revenue towards research and development. Major distributors, such as CEMIG in Minas Gerais, have set aside significant funds for efficiency measures, promoting the replacement of outdated equipment. Despite low awareness, clients from various sectors can benefit from renewable technology and financing options. Challenges include verifying energy savings and navigating complex bureaucratic processes to secure funding for projects. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on collaboration among stakeholders to enhance energy efficiency and sustainable practices across the national system.

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Emerging Business Models for Energy Storage: Lessons from More Advanced Markets

Energy storage is enabling new business models across different segments of the electricity sector, from generation and transmission to distribution and end users. This session will present national and international experiences with commercial BESS applications, including projects associated with generation assets, grid solutions, services for distribution utilities, and opportunities in more mature markets. The panel will seek to identify which models can scale in Brazil and what regulatory, contractual, and commercial adjustments are needed to unlock investment in the sector.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Matthias Vetter
Energy Storage Chief Expert
Huawei Ohm Research Center (Nuremberg)
Germany

BESS in the Energy Efficiency Program for Utilities

Speaker

Felipe Gomes
Energy Efficiency Engineer
CEMIG
Brazil

BESS Business Models and Financial Returns: Comparative Analysis of China, USA, Europe, and Brazil

Speaker

Hugo Santos
Electrical Engineer
CHINT Power Systems Brazil
Brazil

From Backup to Structural: Pathways for the Use of BESS in Transmission

Speaker

Tales Barreto Silva
Expansion Planning and Studies Engineer
ISA Energia
Brazil

Unlocking the Full Potential of Energy Storage via Combined BTM and FTM Market Participation

Speaker

Dr. Matthias Vetter
Energy Storage Chief Expert
Huawei Ohm Research Center (Nuremberg)
Germany

Q&A