Recording of Thursday, August 29, 2024 | ees South America Conference 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 103:29 .

Challenges and Opportunities in Energy Storage: Innovation, Sustainability and Expansion in the Brazilian Market

The panel discussion brought together experts from the energy storage sector, highlighting global growth and applications in Brazil. New Charge led discussions on utility scale projects and software for intelligent battery management, with 96 gigawatt hours recently installed worldwide. Brazilian projections indicate significant potential by 2030. Strategies such as peak shaving via software integrated with batteries were discussed for tariff optimization. Alexandre Gomes from Matrix highlighted the solar evolution in Brazil, forecasting a robust DG platform reaching 500 megawatts soon, focusing on reducing energy costs using BESS developed with Huawei. Micropower stands out by offering “energy as a service”, optimizing energy costs while promoting sustainability through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions such as virtual power plants orchestrated by distributed assets together with the Elipse System in partnership with Energisa. The text also addresses Brazilian regulatory challenges in distributed generation (DG), frequency stability and cybersecurity needed in an interconnected future predominantly in renewables, as well as the financial opportunities associated with electrical services offered by PCS (Power Conversion Systems).

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Talk of session: Time to Return to C&I? The Potential of Energy Storage for Commercial and Industrial Users

Commercial and industrial customers have been a particularly challenging segment to address, largely due to the generous discounts these users receive on T&D charges. However, the recent cost reductions of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) are making this segment increasingly attractive, opening up new opportunities for project developers focused on energy storage. This session will present several target segments and promising new business models.

Presentations included in this session:

Introduction to Energy Storage for Large-Scale Commercial and Industrial Clients

Speaker

Guilherme Nizoli
Consulting Services Manager
Newcharge
Brazil

Experiences With Energy Storage for Commercial and Industrial Consumers on the Free Market

Speaker

Alexandre Gomes
Director
Matrix Eficiência Energética
Brazil

Large-Scale Energy Storage for Industial Clients - Lessons Learned and Best Practices

Speaker

José Antonio Neto
Engineering Director
Micropower Energia
Brazil

Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plants - Opportunities and Challenges for Modernizing Brazil's Demand Response Program

Speaker

Bruno Furtado
Electrical Engineer
SMA Brasil Tecnologia Solar Ltda.
Brazil

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