Opening Note

German installers play a key role in the energy transition, shaping the future of solar, wind, and efficient heating systems.

Installers in Italy, Portugal, and Spain are shaping the solar market, expanding beyond PV to new technologies and sectors.

Do we have enough workforce to meet the solar / renewable ambition? Is the workforce trained enough to meet quality requirements? What kind of support does the sector expect from national and international institutions? How can we manage a proper transitioning of human capital from oil & gas to renewables?

The continuous improvement of network development plans and flexibility strategies is crucial for addressing the challenges of grid congestion and ensuring effective capacity management. Innovative deployment strategies and business models promote the seamless integration of storage systems, which in turn enhances grid stability and optimizes energy management system costs. At the same time we look in this session at the dynamic landscape of large, grid-connected storage that requires careful consideration of integration timelines to ensure sustainable and future-proof energy utilization.

The Brazilian Amazon region accounts for less than 1% of the national electricity load, but for nearly 10% of the sector's greenhouse gases emissions. This panel will highlight the growing competitiveness of renewable microgrids with energy storage and discuss public policies to promote the adoption of low-carbon solutions in northern Brazil.