Recording of Thursday, August 29, 2024 | Intersolar South America 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 88:00 .
The solar energy sector is grappling with supply chain challenges, prompting leaders like Mr. Lopez of NexTracker to develop resilient systems that efficiently balance local and imported manufacturing. This approach has spurred job creation and significant investments in Brazil's infrastructure, supported by tax incentives. At the same time, it has maintained high-quality standards critical for consumer trust and sustainability practices, such as recycling, aligning with Brazil's low-carbon strategy. Globally, NexTracker leads by adapting advanced single-axis trackers to meet evolving market needs, aiming to achieve zero emissions by tripling capacity over the coming decades. Victor Soares from JA. Solar Technology Co LATAM emphasizes three pillars of innovation: enhancing module efficiency through monocrystalline PERC technologies, improving energy conversion with bifacial modules, and standardizing module sizes to ensure resilience in challenging environments. Innovations like the NX Horizon STR technology optimize performance under adverse conditions without disrupting land surfaces. However, solar project development often faces delays due to inexperienced stakeholders neglecting critical preparatory studies. This oversight can lead to budget overruns, frustrating investors and necessitating arbitration contracts that extend beyond the typical 30-year agreements. Effective waste management and detailed connection planning are essential to mitigate risks such as fluctuating equipment prices. Prioritizing high-quality engineering from the outset helps prevent escalating costs during construction. NexTracker also provides cutting-edge solutions designed to adapt to environmental conditions during installation and maintenance, minimizing ecological impact. These include incorporating flood risk assessments and elevating components above high-water levels, enhancing system resilience and longevity in regions prone to natural challenges. Thoughtful design, informed by real-life data, ensures that solar systems continue to operate efficiently even in extreme weather conditions. Additionally, an integrated approach—emphasizing collaboration among stakeholders, transparent communication, and clear role assignments—ensures that objectives are met harmoniously, despite global challenges. The success of Brazil’s solar energy industry, still in its developing stages, depends on the adoption of proven technologies and best practices from the outset. This sector, though technical, is deeply human in its reach. Diverse roles across industries—ranging from hospitality and diplomacy to academia—play a part in fostering collaboration and knowledge transfer. Experts and beginners alike contribute through teaching, mentoring, and learning, highlighting the interconnectedness of human activity across fields. These collective efforts help address the modern challenges of climate change, reshaping society and presenting opportunities for sustainable progress. With shared vision, determination, and cooperation, the solar industry offers a pathway to a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
Automatisierte Zusammenfassung durch AI Conver
In this panel will be discussed what are the biggest challenges for the success of solar projects.
Speaker
Nelson Falcão
Vice President of Value Chain
ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica
Brazil
Speaker
Victor Soares
LATAM Technical Manager
JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd
Brazil
Speaker
Alejo Lopez
Vicepresident, Latin America Sales
Nextracker
United States of America
Speaker
Claudio Loureiro
CEO
Suly Advisory
Brazil
Speaker
Afonso Carlos Aguilar Brum
Director & Partner
ACBS Aguilar Engenharia, AOi Energy & Grupo Tora
Brazil