Recording of Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | Intersolar South America 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 87:12 .

Challenges and Innovations in the Implementation of Floating Solar Power Plants at Billings Dam, São Paulo

The floating solar project on the Billings reservoir in São Paulo represents a significant step forward in renewable energy generation. Started with a 100 kilowatt peak pilot plant to test the viability of local solar radiation, the success led to the selection of three companies (KWP, GreenElo and Pacto Energia) to develop projects totaling up to 130 megawatts. The Araucária plant was a pioneer in obtaining environmental licenses after three challenging years. This model aims to be replicated in other smaller plants over the next two years through the GD1 (Distributed Generation) system. The project faces regulatory and technical challenges due to the complexity of batteries as generators and loads in the Brazilian electricity system. In addition, there are logistical difficulties associated with the specific conditions of the Billings reservoir and the potential environmental impacts addressed by rigorous studies conducted by CETESB. Despite the initial obstacles related to the unstructured local electricity infrastructure, progress is evident thanks to the collaboration between the companies involved in this innovative national energy venture.

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Talk of session: Photovoltaic Trends Hitting the Market (Floating PV & Solar + Storage)

New technologies are introduced to the market annually, but which of them are ready for use and which still need further development? This panel will discuss some of these technologies.

Presentations included in this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Harry Schmelzer Neto
Consultant
ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica
Brazil

Floating Solar Trends in Brazil

Speaker

José Carlos Tormim
CEO
MTEC Energia
Brazil

Hybrid Generation Case in Agribusiness: Solar + Diesel + Battery

Speaker

Rafael Gabriel
Solar Power Plant Sales
WEG Equipamentos Elétricos
Brazil

New Technologies, Hybrid Energy Systems

Speaker

Ana Carolina Guimarães
Partner
TSE - Energy Consulting
Brazil

Billings Dam, From Water Source to Solar Power Generation

Speaker

Genésio Betiol
Executive Advisor to the President
EMAE
Brazil

Q&A