Recording of Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 89:52 .

Challenges and Innovations in Brazil's Energy Sector

Brazil's energy sector is undergoing significant changes amid challenges such as increasing demand and the need for transmission system upgrades. Distributed energy is expanding rapidly, driven by data centers and hydrogen production, with an expected expansion of 29,000 kilometers of transmission lines by 2035. However, existing infrastructure lags behind this quick growth. Effective project mapping is crucial to avoid bottlenecks in implementation, while flexibility in the power sector remains a significant concern. Investments in renewable energy, particularly in solar and wind, illustrate a favorable shift, though there are short-term declines in distributed solar installations. The E2E2035 database integrates numerous energy assets, aiding in advanced analyses that support better forecasting of supply uncertainties. Additionally, the integration of energy generation and transmission systems is being pursued to enhance operational efficiency. Innovative tools and policies are being introduced to ensure a sustainable transition towards increased use of renewables, focusing on improving overall system elasticity and reducing fossil fuel dependence.

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Strategic Overview of the Transformation of Brazil's Electricity Industry

Brazil's electricity industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the expansion of renewable energy, technological modernisation, and legal and regulatory changes across the market. Despite economic and structural challenges, the country is moving towards a cleaner, more resilient, and more integrated electricity matrix. This panel will bring together experts to discuss the current landscape and outlook for the industry, public policies, planning, investment, and supply reliability, offering a strategic analysis of the future directions of Brazil's electricity industry in the coming years.This conference session is sponsored by Petrobras, Platinum Sponsor.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Rodrigo Lopes Sauaia
CEO
ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica
Brazil

MME Priorities for the Brazilian Electricity Sector

Speaker

André Perim
Director of the Department of Planning and Power Generation Permits
MME - Ministry of Mines and Energy
Brazil

Integrated Planning: A Fundamental Strategy for a System Undergoing Rapid Transformation

Speaker

Renata Nogueira Francisco de Carvalho
EPE
Brazil

Energy Transition: The Evolution of Solar and Energy Storage Technologies in the Coming Years

Speaker

Rafael Rabioglio
Head of Latin America Research
BloombergNEF
Brazil

Q&A

Partners & Sponsors

• Platinum Sponsor