Conference Speakers

Claudir Afonso Costa is currently General Coordinator of Isolated Systems in the Energy Transition Department of the Ministry of Mines and Energy. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, a master's degree, and is pursuing a doctorate at the University of Brasília. He also has postgraduate degrees in infrastructure policy, public administration, and project management. In addition to working in the private sector, he is a civil servant in the Infrastructure Analyst career, having dedicated himself to the areas of engineering and public policy for the energy sector in various agencies of the Federal Public Administration.

Walter Aguiar Martins Júnior. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (2017), a specialist degree in Sustainability (2019) and a Master's degree in Environmental Physics (2025) from UFMT. He is Director of Abracopel (2020). He is vice-president of the Matogrossense Association of Electrical Engineers (Management 2023/2025). He is a full member of CREA/MT (Triennium 2024/26). He is an IEEE member, n. 93377926 (2022). He works professionally at TCE-MT (2018), with Energy Management Systems (2019) and with Electrical Engineering Consulting (2017).

Graziella Albuquerque holds a degree in Environmental Management, with university extension studies in Community-Based Environmental Education and Political Ecology in Latin America. She is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Regulation of the Electric Sector at UFRJ and has training in International Negotiations from the University of Oxford and the Global Youth Coalition. She also holds a specialization in renewable energy from the International Research & Exchange Board (IREX). Graziella officially represented Brazil as a delegate at COP 27 and COY 17. She currently leads the research and policy advocacy department at Revolusolar.

Rafael Alipio holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and is currently a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG), where he also coordinates the Electromagnetic Transients Laboratory (LabTEM). Between 2022 and 2024, he joined the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), in Lausanne, Switzerland, working on projects aimed at protecting electrical systems against lightning strikes, with an emphasis on wind turbines. His main areas of expertise include electromagnetic transients, electrical grounding, lightning protection and protection of wind farms and photovoltaic farms against electromagnetic disturbances. He has extensive experience in the performance of transmission lines and carries out research and technical consultancy in this area.

Electrotechnician, civil engineer, postgraduate in Occupational Safety Engineering from Fumec/MG and advisor to Termotécnica, he has been working since 1993 to train designers, surveyors and auditors of SPDA installations. He is an active member of the commission reviewing the ABNT NBR 5419 standard, a member of Abrasip/MG - Brazilian Association of Building Systems Engineering and technical director of ABRARAIO - Brazilian Association of Lightning Rod, Earthing and Protection Systems Companies.

Priscila Santos is an innovation researcher at LACTEC, working in the energy, mobility, and agroenergy sectors. She leads open innovation initiatives focused on sustainable technologies, developing solutions in artificial intelligence and applied Internet of Things. With extensive experience in startup traction and acceleration, she drives the growth of technology ventures with socio-environmental impact. She also serves as a mentor in strategic programs across the energy, mobility, agribusiness, and fintech sectors, fostering integration between science, market, and social transformation.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from UFC, Master's degree from USP and PhD from Loughborough University (England). Professor at DEE/UFC and GPEC, in the areas of power electronics, electrical machines and renewable sources. He did post-doctoral work at Fraunhofer IEE (Germany) and is currently a visiting professor at TH-Köln in Cologne. He was coordinator of PPGEE/UFC, president of SOBRAEP and Chief Energy Scientist at FUNCAP.

Rafael Campos is an electrical engineer and PhD in engineering with a focus on renewable energies from UFSC, where he has worked as a researcher in the Photovoltaic Laboratory since 2012. He is currently Performance Coordinator at Trina Solar for Latin America and the Caribbean, leading performance and reliability strategies for solar tracking systems in large-scale power plants. He has also worked as a professor at the Federal Institute of Santa Catarina and has comprehensive experience along the entire value chain of photovoltaic projects - including development, engineering, construction, and asset operation and maintenance. His trajectory combines field practice and applied research on topics such as hybrid plants, energy storage and bifacial gain modeling, with a focus on maximizing performance and mitigating risks in large-scale solar projects.

Electrical engineer, specialist in large-scale photovoltaic solar energy projects (MMGD) and self-generation. He has developed over 500 MW of projects for Access Opinions in 24 utility companies across the country. Actively participated in the ABNT committee that developed the NBR 16690 standard. Speaker at major events in the solar energy sector and instructor of courses on solar energy electrical installations, having trained over 600 technical and engineering professionals. Currently serves as the Rio Director of ABGD and Technical Director of Sindistal-RJ.

Eduardo Azevedo is the Director of New Business at Solatio, where he leads the company's initiatives in green hydrogen, energy storage, and data centers across Brazil and Chile. A seasoned professional in the clean energy sector, Eduardo is also the founder of Singular Energia, a consultancy specializing in clean energy technologies and the energy transition. Additionally, he is the President of Energy at LIDE Pernambuco, a multilateral organization that connects global leaders and enterprises to drive innovation, free-market growth, and sustainable economic development. Before joining Solatio, Eduardo held key leadership roles in the public sector, including: National Secretary of Energy Planning and Development at Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy, Executive Secretary of Energy for the State of Pernambuco and Vice President of Renewable Energy at the National Forum of Brazilian Secretaries of Mines and Energy. As Executive Secretary, he conceived and led Brazil's first solar energy auction in the state of Pernambuco in 2013, paving the way for the country's inaugural national auction to secure solar PPAs in the regulated energy market the following year. As Energy Planning Secretary, he spearheaded the team that redesigned national power planning and purchase agreement frameworks, enabling energy efficiency initiatives, decarbonization projects and the replacement of fossil fuel power plants with renewable energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Amazon and other isolated systems. Eduardo holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, as well as an MBA in Energy Commercialization from the University of Pernambuco, Brazil.

Bruno Barbosa is Director of Strategy and Electric Mobility at Edenred Brazil. With a degree in Business Administration from the University of São Paulo (USP), Bruno brings solid experience acquired in previous positions, including working as CFO at Shippify and a long career in investment banking in Brazil at institutions such as Virtus BR, BR Partners and UBS. At Edenred, he has excelled in leading innovative projects aimed at transforming corporate mobility, promoting sustainable and efficient solutions. Throughout his career, he has developed skills in Strategy, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking and Capital Markets.

Filipe Resende is an electrical engineer who graduated from the Federal Technological Education Center of Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG) in 2010, holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in 2016 and is a PhD candidate in electrical engineering, also at UFMG. He is currently a technical manager at the company VALE, where he has been since 2012, and a postgraduate professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais PUC-MG, on the course Protection of Electrical Power Systems, where he has been teaching since 2020. Filipe is a member of the IEEE and is part of the working group, within ABNT's CB-003, for the creation of the Brazilian standard on electric arc and incident energy. Filipe has been working for more than 12 years in the field of protection of industrial electrical systems, with a strong focus on arc flash and incident energy.

Professor at the State University of Campinas in the field of Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on Industrial Electronics, Systems, Electronic Controls and Electrotechnics. Degree in Chemical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (1982), Master's in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (1986) and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (2002).

Executive with over 30 years of experience in the electric power sector, with a strong track record in the operation of the Brazilian National Interconnected Power System (SIN). Served for 13 years at the National System Operator (ONS), directly involved in operational planning and scheduling, and led the National Wind Power Task Force, contributing to the secure and efficient integration of renewable energy into the Brazilian grid. Holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), as well as a Master's degree (M. Sc.) and a Doctorate (D. Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. Complemented his academic background with an MBA from IAG/PUC-Rio, a Business Analytics specialization from IPOG, the Israel 360 international innovation program, and is a Certified Advisory Board Member by the Board Academy (2024). Since 2003, he has led Carpe Vie Engenharia Ltda, a company recognized for its excellence in power system operation studies and the integration of wind and solar power plants into both the transmission grid and distribution networks. In 2018, he founded Nexiall Consultoria, focused on providing technical, regulatory, and strategic intelligence to address the challenges of the energy transition. Author of over 100 technical publications in power systems, he has served as a technical reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery and Power Systems, and has acted as an ad hoc consultant for CNPq and ANEEL. He is a member of CIGRÉ and a founding member of the Brazilian Society for Power Quality (SBQEE), where he served on the Executive Board from 2009 to 2011. Currently works on delivering high-reliability technical solutions, regulatory compliance, and strategic insight to support Brazil's energy transition.

Ricardo Barros is Executive Director and Founder of Equalitarium Consultoria and Coordinator of GTGC Absolar. With experience as an executive in different companies in the sector (including Lightsource BP, Engie, and Voltalia), Ricardo has worked for the past 18 years in structuring renewable energy projects with a focus on solar and wind power in Brazil and France. He served for about eight years as an advisor to ABSOLAR, including five years as Vice President of Centralized Generation, where he actively contributed to the exponential growth of centralized generation in the country. With a degree in Electrical Engineering, Ricardo studied at UFCG and INSA-Lyon and is currently enrolled in the General Management Program at Harvard University.

An electrical engineer with a master's degree in production engineering, he has worked for major companies in the electricity sector, in the areas of electricity generation, transmission and distribution, accumulating 45 years of professional experience. He held the positions of Transmission Superintendent and Engineering Director at Companhia Hidrelétrica do São Francisco - CHESF. He was also Director of Systems Management at Companhia Energética de Pernambuco - CELPE, Assistant to the President of Eletrobras, Director of the Electricity Regulatory Agency - ANEEL, President of the Energy Research Company - EPE and Secretary of Energy Planning and Development at the Ministry of Mines and Energy - MME. He was Professor of Energy Transmission at the University of Pernambuco. He is currently Director of Acropolis Energia.

Eduardo Barrozo Pereira is a Civil Engineer graduated from the Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), with a postgraduate degree in Project Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). He has over 17 years of experience in managing engineering and construction projects, having worked in companies from different sectors, including major construction firms in Brazil and organizations focused on the energy sector. He is currently the Engineering Manager at Giya, part of the Cesbe Group. Over the past five years, he has worked exclusively in the renewable energy sector, during which he structured operational and engineering processes and coordinated the implementation of projects across 11 different Brazilian states. Throughout his career, he has also worked in the management of construction contracts, integrating technical, financial, and legal aspects. He has specialized in strategic project management, operational structuring, and project management in the industrial, real estate, and energy sectors.

Gabriel Batista Gonçalves leads Lumo Robotics' LATAM expansion, working in the field to optimize operations and reduce O&M team costs through robotics. With extensive experience in managing and developing new service and product lines, Gabriel collaborates directly with key leaders in the energy sector, consistently aiming to maximize the energy output of solar assets.

Master in Production Engineering (UFMG), Electrical Engineer (PUC-MG) and Electrical Technician (CEFET/MG). Engineering Manager at Termotécnica Para-Raios. Professor of Electrical Engineering subjects at the UNA University Center. Author of several articles presented at congresses and published in magazines. Member of the CE 03:64.10 committee that revised the ABNT NBR 5419 standard.

Director of Strategy, New Markets, and New Business at CELA, with expertise in strategic planning, innovation, project implementation, and business development focused on energy transition. With 13 years of professional experience, he has worked on strategy projects in the Energy, Industry, Retail, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, Telecommunications, and Infrastructure sectors, in addition to participating in strategic due diligence for Private Equity and Venture Capital investments. In the electricity sector, his experience includes areas such as energy storage, trading in the Free Contracting Environment (ACL), and renewable energy generation. He recently held positions at Auren Energia, leading Strategic Planning and New Business, at UCB, as Business Development Manager for the lithium battery division, and at PowerHaus, as Project Manager in strategic consulting for energy and infrastructure. He holds a degree in Business Administration from FGV-EAESP and a Master's degree in Strategy and Innovation from the University of Oxford, England.

Born in 1978 in Terga, Ain Temouchent, Algeria. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Djillali Liabes University of Sidi Bel Abbes (Algeria, 2003), a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Regional University of Blumenau - FURB (Brazil, 2013) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of S. Catarina (Brazil, 2018). He is currently a lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the Federal University of Ceará and a researcher in Power Electronics at the Federal University of Minas Gerais.

Luiza Bertazzoli is Head of Research and Market Intelligence at Greener Consultoria, a leading Brazilian firm focused on solar energy and the energy transition. She leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming data into strategic decisions, with expertise across distributed and centralized solar generation and energy storage (BESS). Her team combines deep market research, data-driven technologies, and strategic content to support companies, investors, and policymakers navigating the evolving energy landscape. Luiza's mission is to drive a smarter, more human-centered energy transition through data and insight.

- Mechanical engineer from FEI and executive MBA from IESE Business School - Spain. - Over 12 years of experiencie in renewables with multiples roles in project development, commercial and new Business. - Current Director of Business development in Atlas Renewable Energy.

Rodrigo Borges has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with a focus on corporate strategy, business development, renewable energy, and energy trading. Before joining Aurora, he held roles at Oliver Wyman, Dow Chemical, and Votorantim. Throughout his career, he has worked on topics such as renewable energy procurement, price modeling, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), energy trading, scenario development, government auctions, and regulatory strategy.

Dr. Ricardo Bortolini is RDI Project Manager at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) unit of the Brazilian Company of Research and Industrial Innovation (EMBRAPII). He is also a Technical Advisor of the PV testing and certification laboratory (DERLab) at the Institute of Energy and Mobility (IEM) from UFSM. He is one of the founders of the PV laboratory where he worked as Technical Manager for 6 years, being responsible for interaction with standardization bodies like ABNT, IEC and Inmetro helping to develop the Brazilian standardization and certification infrastructure. Actually, he is responsible for the proposal and management of RDI projects related with renewable energies, especially PV projects and a technical advisor at the laboratory and for companies, helping them with PV related standards and to improve their own testing and certification infrastructures.

Tomas Botelho is Finance Director of Twenty Four Seven Datacenters, a datacenter collocation company for hyperscalers. He is responsible for the finance strategy and implementation, energy, and M&A. He has deep expertise in the energy industry, and formerly served as Value Realization executive at Auren Energia, where he was responsible for PMIs, Portfolio, and Innovation.

Laboratory Specialist at the Institute of Energy and Environment at the University of São Paulo (IEE-USP) for over 28 years, participating in various processes of creation and accreditation of laboratories unique in Brazil and worldwide since 1995. He holds a degree in Electronics Technology from the Faculty of Technology of Sorocaba (1995), a specialization in Quality Engineering (1998) from PECE at the Polytechnic School of USP, and a master's degree (2007) and Ph.D. (2012) in Nuclear Technology from IPEN - University of São Paulo. He served as technical coordinator from 2012 to 2016 in the development, implementation, and accreditation of the first laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere for the characterization and testing of materials and PPE for electric arc (LAEVe-IEE-USP). He is currently the Supervisor of the Technical Service for Safety and Performance of Electrical Equipment and Materials at IEE-USP and an Associate Researcher at LAEVe-IEE-USP, acting as coordinator of CE-032:006.004 - Study Commission on Protective Clothing - Thermal Hazards - Heat and Flame, and secretary of CE-032:006.005 - Study Commission on PPE for Electrical Hazards, of the Brazilian Committee for Personal Protective Equipment ABNT/CB32. Since 2014, he has been appointed by ABNT/CB32 as the Brazilian Expert in IEC/TC78 working groups on Protection against Electric Arc, especially in topics such as clothing, hand protection, eye, face, and head protection, and general requirements for manufacturing, selection, use, and care of PPE for thermal effects of electric arcs. He also currently participates in IEC PC128 - Management of Operations with Electrical Energy.

Marília Braga is an electrical engineer and holds a PhD from UFSC, where she works as a researcher in the Fotovoltaica-UFSC group. She is a specialist in photovoltaic systems, with experience ranging from optimization to fault diagnosis, and also participates in projects related to batteries, electric vehicles, and green hydrogen. She is currently the president of ABENS - the Brazilian Solar Energy Association - actively contributing to the organization of national and international renewable energy events.

: Roberto Brandão is the Technical-Scientific Director at GESEL (Grupo de Estudos do Setor Elétrico), where he leads research in energy systems planning, regulation, and innovation. He has served as Executive Coordinator for multiple Research and Development (R&D) projects focused on Pumped Storage Hydropower and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), contributing significantly to the advancement of flexible resources in the Brazilian electric sector.

Rubens Brandt is the founder and CEO of Grupo Energia. He has a degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the Polytechnic School of USP, a post-graduate MBA in Business Administration from the Dom Cabral Foundation and more than 25 years' experience in the electricity sector, working in technical and executive positions in international companies such as ABB and Alstom Power, in Brazil, France and Sweden. He founded Grupo Energia 20 years ago, which has become an important player in the energy market on the fronts of Owner's Engineering, DueDiligence, EPCM, Basic & Executive Projects, Feasibility Studies and New Business Development. The company has earned a prominent place in the market by participating in more than 1200 projects on 5 continents, totaling 180GW of installed power in projects of different levels of complexity, generating sources, storage and distribution. Grupo Energia has Technical Excellence and Innovation in its DNA, being a pioneer in promoting the development of advanced technologies in the sector and developing its own solution combined with Artificial Intelligence capable of guaranteeing even greater quality control and data traceability, adding value to its clients.

Vincent Burgmeier holds an engineering degree from the École des Mines in Nancy, France, and pursued further specialization in renewable energy and sustainability at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), Switzerland. With over 13 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Vincent began his career at SgurrEnergy in France, where he evaluated more than 1.5 GWp of solar energy projects. His responsibilities included technical due diligence, construction and commissioning oversight, operational monitoring, energy yield assessments, contract and permit reviews, design and technology evaluations, and site inspections. In 2015, Vincent established the company's office in Chile, the first in Latin America. In this capacity, he expanded his role to include business development activities across Latin America. SgurrEnergy was eventually acquired by large engineering firm Wood. In 2018, Vincent joined Enertis as a Senior Consultant, continuing to carry out similar technical assignments while also leading the development of the local team. He was appointed Consultancy Manager for Chile in 2020, and for the broader Latin American region in 2024. Enertis was acquired by the Applus group in 2021. Vincent is currently based in Brasília and is fluent in French (native), English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Born in Mondaí - Santa Catarina on May 13, 1987, I graduated as an Electrical Engineer from Universidade Paulista in 2013, in Ribeirão Preto - SP. I have been part of Embrastec since 2009, in 2015 I took over as Technical Engineer in Charge and currently hold the position of Engineering Manager.

With 18 years' experience in decarbonization, green hydrogen and Power-to-X projects (including H₂V, green ammonia, e-methanol, SAF, among others), I have worked for renowned companies such as Voltalia, CHEMTECH/SIEMENS, AMEC-KROMAV and SENAI CIMATEC. Specialized in the development, planning and management of multidisciplinary projects - from concept to implementation and operation - I lead initiatives based on sustainability, energy efficiency and technological innovation. Throughout my career, I have acquired expertise in managing complex projects using agile methodologies and in technical-economic-financial feasibility analysis, as well as coordinating pilot plants and leading competence centers, always seeking to optimize processes and integrate emerging technologies for the energy transition.

He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration from the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), and a Master's degree in Energy Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (Unifei). He also holds an Executive MBA in Administration (Management in Electric Power Companies) from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and has completed the courses Theory and Operation of a Modern National Economy (Minerva Program) at George Washington University (USA), and Scenarios - New Regulatory, Institutional and Organizational Environment of the Brazilian Energy Sector, a program jointly promoted by USP, Unifei, and Unicamp. He has 12 years of experience in engineering and electricity distribution services at Coelba. He has been working at ANEEL since 1998, having contributed to the regulation of electricity commercialization and distribution. He served as advisor to the Superintendence of Distribution Services Regulation (SRD) for 10 years. From 2012 to April 2023, he held the position of Superintendent of the SRD. In May 2023, following ANEEL's restructuring, he took over as Superintendent of the STD.

With over 17 years of experience in the legal field, Rafaela is a partner in the Tax Law practice at Lefosse Advogados. She specializes in the tax structuring of business operations, with a focus on consumption taxation in regulated and infrastructure markets-particularly in the electricity, gas and oil, mining, and telecommunications sectors. Thanks to her multidisciplinary background, Rafaela has been actively involved in matters related to tax reform, supporting clients both in technical aspects and in the practical implementation of the new tax rules. She is a member of Lefosse's Pro Bono Advocacy Committee and is part of Infra Women Brazil (IWB), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging the presence of women in the infrastructure sector. She holds a law degree from UERJ (State University of Rio de Janeiro), a postgraduate degree in Financial and Tax Law from UFF (Fluminense Federal University), an MBA in Project Management from USP (University of São Paulo), and an MBA in Law and Regulation of the Electric Sector from IDP (Brasília Institute of Public Law). Recognitions: Legal 500 Análise Advocacia 2025 Shortlisted 'Rising Stars' - ITR 2024 WIN Influencer 2022 - SPE Brazil Section & Women in Energy Brazil

Daniel Carvalho is the founder and CEO of DCC Energy, a company specializing in technological solutions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Ceará. Under his leadership, DCC Energy has been driving the expansion of electric mobility in the region, with more than 1,250 charging points installed and 51 stations in operation. The company has established itself as a benchmark in the integration of intelligent systems to cover strategic routes in the region such as CE-040, BR-222 and CE-085, as well as setting up one of the largest charging hubs in the Northeast, at BS Design, with capacity for 23 vehicles simultaneously. Daniel is an administrator from FCAP/UPE, with an MBA from INSPER/SP, and has solid international experience, having worked as an executive at Mercedes-Benz AG in Germany. His career of more than three decades in the automotive sector is marked by a continuous search for innovation, efficiency and sustainable solutions. At DCC Energy, he leads projects that combine technology and sustainability, helping to position Fortaleza, Ceará and the Northeast as emerging electromobility hubs in Brazil.

Laís is a Sanitary and Environmental Engineer, PhD candidate, and researcher in the Photovoltaic group at UFSC, where she studies circular economy, which includes reuse and recycling for the solar energy sector and agrivoltaic systems, a technology that provides dual use of land for energy generation and agricultural production. In addition to these areas, she has research experience with projects related to renewable energy cooperatives and energy transition in isolated systems in the Brazilian context. She currently works as New Business Manager at SunR, a pioneer in photovoltaic module recycling in Brazil.

Rubipiara Cavalcante Fernandes (Piara Fernandes) is a Full Professor at the Federal Institute of Santa Catarina (IFSC). He holds bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). He serves as the leader of the Research Group on Electric Energy Systems (GESE), which includes researchers from IFSC and collaborations with companies in the Brazilian Electrical Sector and international educational institutions. He previously served as Director-General of the EMBRAPII Innovation Hub at IFSC - Florianópolis Campus and worked as a technical consultant for the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL). He has experience in the field of Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on electricity market regulation and operations, primarily focusing on the following topics: Energy Regulation and Market, Energy Efficiency, Electric Power Generation (mini and microgeneration), Electromobility, Green Hydrogen, Electric Power Distribution, Electricity Pricing Systems, and Demand Response.

Automotive Mechanical Engineer with 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, working in all stages of the product development cycle - from initial design (package, CAD), prototype construction, and validation to manufacturing, quality control, and project management. He was technical manager in the electric vehicle application area (passenger and commercial) at BYD, focusing on reliability and durability, communication protocols (telematics/CANbus), and performance testing. He is currently After-Sales Manager at ZEEKR for Latin America, working directly in Brazil and other MERCOSUR countries. He holds a degree in Automotive Mechanical Engineering from FEI - Faculty of Industrial Engineering (1999-2003) and a postgraduate MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from FGV-IBE (2013-2015). He was a member of COMFROTA (Management Committee for the Program to Monitor the Replacement of Fleets with Cleaner Alternatives), representing CREA-SP in 2022 and 2023.

Alberto Coralli is Senior Consultant at DNV, Business Lead for Latin America in the Hydrogen team SEMELA (Southern Europe, Middle East Latin America and Africa). He works with hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies since 2008, with particular emphasis on component characterization, system integration and prototype testing. He participated in several applied research and demonstration projects in public and private institutions regarding hydrogen production, storage and use, both for stationary and automotive applications. In this period, Alberto gained relevant theoretical and hands-on knowledge on hydrogen gas systems, fuel cells (PEM and SOFCs), electrolysers, hydrocarbon reformers, battery systems, power electronics, and related auxiliary equipment. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Energy Engineering from the University of Bologna, Italy, and a Ph.D in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering obtained at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, with a thesis focused on an ethanol-fueled solid oxide fuel cell system for stationary cogeneration. At DNV, Alberto mainly takes part as expert and/or project manager to (pre-)feasibility studies and technical due diligences of projects for the production of hydrogen and its derivatives from renewable sources. He also has a special focus on creation, modification and review of Excel-based tools for techno-economic modelling and optimisation of such projects.

Wagner Costa is an electrical engineer with a postgraduate degree in production engineering from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) and a master's degree and PhD student in electrical engineering from the University of Campinas (Unicamp). He is a member of ABNT's Electrical Earthing and Electromagnetic Interference Committee and of Cigré. He has experience in electrical grounding, electromagnetic transients in grounding systems, insulation coordination, impulsive grounding, kilometer grounding systems, electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic field calculations and lightning protection.

Mauro Sergio Crestani - Journalist, has covered the electrical energy sector for more than 35 years, writing stories and articles on production, transmission, distribution and use of electricity in Brazil and worldwide, covering international congresses and exhibitions in South America, Europe and the USA. Editor of Eletricidade Moderna magazine since the 1990s and FotoVolt magazine since 2015, the latter dedicated to photovoltaic solar energy, energy storage, and electromobility.

Rafael Cunha is an Electrical Engineer from the Federal University of Santa Catarina and writes the 'Electric Vehicles' column for FotoVolt magazine. He has several years' experience in projects for industrial installations, as well as in projects to implement an electrical work safety regulatory standard (NR-10) and is also a member of the study commission currently developing the NBR 17019 standard. Rafael is a co-founder of and the director of operations at movE Eletromobilidade, which provides technological solutions for managing the charging controls of electric vehicles.

He has a degree in Electrical Engineering from UFU and a master's degree in Electronic Engineering from ITA. He founded Mi Omega in October 1993 and has been at the forefront of the company's technical solutions ever since. He has been a member of the ABNT committee responsible for revising standard NBR 5410 - Low-voltage electrical installations since 1993, coordinator of the ABNT committee responsible for revising standard NBR 14039 - Medium-voltage electrical installations since 2003, member of the NBR 16384 - Safety in Electricity committee in 2020 and member of the NBR 16690 - Electrical Installations of Photovoltaic Arrangements committee since its inception. As well as heading up Mi Omega, he currently teaches courses at the Mi Omega Institute and has over 40 years' experience in the electrical sector.

- Ana Carolina Cunha Quélhas is a Mechanical Engineer with a Master's degree in Structural Engineering from the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA). She works in the design of metallic structures, focusing on the safe installation of photovoltaic panels. She has published articles on this topic in Fotovolt magazine. Additionally, she serves as Executive Director at Mi Omega Engenharia and the Mi Omega Institute.

Breno de Assis Oliveira, MSc, is an Electrical Engineer with a degree from CEFET-MG and a Master's degree from UFMG, with over 20 years' experience in electrical projects and team coordination. Managing partner of Viabile Arquitetura + Engenharia and a professor at PUC Minas, he also works with Abrasip-MG, where he was President between 2012 and 2015.

M.Sc. Franz de Cassias Strobel is innovation manager for electromobility at the Strategy, Sustainability, and Sustainability Department of Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (Cemig). In this position, he is responsible for structuring research and development projects and new businesses in the field of electromobility, in partnership with all areas of the company.

Prof. Dr. Fernando de Lima Caneppele is an Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo (USP), Pirassununga Campus, and a Researcher at the Institute of Advanced Studies (IEA/USP). An electrical engineer with a master's, Ph.D., postdoctoral degree, and livre-docência in the energy field, he focuses on Energy and is a specialist in the Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7). His academic and professional career is dedicated to the energy sector, contributing through research, teaching, outreach, science communication, training, and consulting.

Electronic Engineer, worked at Ericsson Telecomunicações, Emerson Network Power and Embraer. He specialized in the area of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), working on product development, analysis and solutions to problems in the field caused by electromagnetic interference, atmospheric discharges, grounding, distribution and power quality. He currently carries out research into atmospheric discharges at INPE and provides freelance consultancy services.

Eduardo Sousa is the founder and CEO of Electric Mobility, one of the first companies to sell chargers for electric vehicles. He is a director of ABVE and VP of the Institute for Sustainable Mobility. He has over 10 years of solid experience in the mobility market. An engineer by training, he has previously managed business units in Brazil, Mozambique, and Portugal.

Danilo de Souza has a PhD in Energy (IEE/USP) and is an adjunct professor at UFMT, working on electrical safety, installations, energy planning and efficiency. He is the coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Center for Energy Planning Studies (NIEPE). He is president of the Brazilian Association for Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Electricity - ABRACOPEL (2025-2027). He has done internships in Russia and Portugal and received the 'Best Paper' award at IEEE ESW 2023 (USA). He was coordinator of the Electrical Engineering course (2018-2020).

Mechatronics Engineer, graduated from Universidade Paulista (UNIP) in 2003, and Electrical Engineer, graduated from Universidade UMA in 2022. He holds a postgraduate degree in Control of Internal Combustion Systems from the Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia (2006), and a Master's degree in Power Systems Control from USP/Pro-MIT (2019-2022). He currently works as an electrical engineer developing smart grid solutions, energy storage systems, and hybrid renewable energy systems.

He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Unicamp and teaches Solar Energy courses at the university itself, having lectured to more than 5,000 students. He is a researcher at LESF-MV, working on various fronts of photovoltaic solar energy with the aim of contributing to the development of the national sector. He is currently working on the application of artificial intelligence methods and inference algorithms to the classification of anomalies and performance analysis of large-scale plants. An influencer on Instagram, he is known as ProfJL. He is also a member of the teaching staff of Canal Solar's Energy Storage course. He has more than 70 scientific publications and has reviewed more than 250 papers for specialized magazines in the solar energy sector. He also has extensive experience in testing the quality of photovoltaic equipment.

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Fernanda Delgado is the CEO of ABIHV (Brazilian Association of the Green Hydrogen Industry) and a postgraduate professor at FGV and UFRJ, as well as a lecturer at the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff School. She holds a Ph.D. in Energy Planning and two Master's degrees - one in Information Technology and the other in International Finance. She is the author of four books and has numerous publications on the energy sector and Petropolitics. Fernanda serves on the Education Council of ACRJ, is the founder of the "Yes, They Exist" program and the women's mentoring initiative EMPODEREC. She writes about energy for Estadão's Broadcast and epbr. Committed to gender equity, she actively works for equality and the empowerment of women.

Dianne Desan is Regional O&M Manager of Engie Brasil Energia. She is responsible for eight PV plants and biomass operations in Bahia, Minas Gerais and São Paulo. She has deep expertise in the solar industry, and formerly served as Project Engineer, where she was responsible for the design and construction of large-scale PV plants and construction, engineering, asset and contract management, and regulatory affairs specialist, with a focus on regulatory improvements in the power generation sector.

Claudia Deslandes, an engineer who graduated in 1994 from PUC-MG. Holds an MBA in BIM Management and a postgraduate degree in Data Communication. Owner of Deslandes Engenharia, a company specialized in electrical and telecommunication projects, with notable works including the Administrative City of MG, Petrobras, Vale, Cemig, and shopping centers. Served as the technical lead for the Technological Park at the Itaipu Power Plant for four years. Has a strong focus on hospital projects. Lecturer in Electrical Installations. Creator of the 'Café Elétrico' initiative. Council member of CREA-MG and vice president of the Brazilian Association of Electrical Engineers of MG.

Rodrigo Dias is a manager at Solarprime Franchising, where he leads the pre-sales, post-sales and project approval teams. He is a professional with solid experience in leading engineering teams, planning, coordinating and supervising technical projects. He has extensive knowledge of electrical engineering, including project implementation, CAPEX and OPEX management, and technical and financial feasibility studies. Rodrigo is currently a researcher on his Master's degree at UNICAMP, in the area of energies and control systems, focusing on the optimization of photovoltaic systems. During his degree in Automation and Control Engineering at UNISAL, developed a tool for sizing photovoltaic systems capable of considering losses due to orientation and inclination, ensuring greater accuracy and performance. His experience includes the development of innovative solutions, optimization of processes and quality assurance. He is recognized for his proactivity, focus on results, communication skills and teamwork. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Brazilian attorney with a double qualification in law and electrical engineering (UFRGS), he is currently Director of Regulation and Legislative Affairs at Casa dos Ventos S.A. He holds a Master's degree in Corporate Law (PUC-SP) and a specialisation in International Law (UFRGS). He also studied at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee (Scotland, United Kingdom). With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, he has worked at the Chief of Staff Office of the Presidency of Brazil (SAJ), the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME - CONJUR), and at the Energy Research Company (EPE - CONJUR). He participated in the development of important national regulatory frameworks for the energy sector, such as the Electricity Sector (2003-2004), Biodiesel (2005), Natural Gas (2009), and Pre-Salt (2010), among others. He was a partner and the head of the Oil & Gas Practice at one of the largest full-service law firms in Latin America, advising large national and international energy companies.

Michele dos Reis holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, and is a specialist and master in Power Electrical Systems from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. At Cemig, she has worked in Power Plant Operations, Electrical Maintenance, and Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management within the Energy Generation sector. In the Transmission and Distribution areas, she has been involved in network expansion planning, generator and consumer access to the electrical system, and has also collaborated in sectoral planning studies coordinated by EPE (Energy Research Company) and ONS (National System Operator). She actively contributed to the development of a multi-criteria methodology for distribution system planning and investment portfolio prioritization, involving studies on expansion, operation, maintenance, and electrical losses. Currently, she is the Innovation Manager for Batteries and Storage, responsible for developing research, development, and innovation projects in this field. She also promotes and coordinates the application of storage systems in the company's generation, transmission, distribution, and energy trading businesses.

University professor with over 20 years of experience in higher education in the fields of technology, automation, and computer networks. He works in the training of professionals and the development of academic and technical projects. Author of nationally recognized books and scientific articles, as well as a speaker at technology and innovation conferences. He has a strong background in technology management, telecommunications, and information security. He also conducts corporate training and provides technical consulting services.

Patrick Doyle is senior investment officer the IFC's Financial Institutions Group with over 20 years' experience in clean energy and climate finance. Prior to joining the IFC he developed and structured loans for distributed generation and energy efficiency projects in Brazil and other Latin American countries, and managed blended finance funds with both MGM Innova Capital and the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB). His core areas of expertise include solar DG, energy efficiency, and storage, which he has financed with equity, guarantees, and mezzanine and senior debt structures. He also has expertise on the carbon markets, having developed projects under both CDM and voluntary regimes. He holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School, an M.A. from John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Washington State.

André Edelstein is the founding partner of Edelstein Advogados and has been working in the energy industry for over 24 years. He is recognized as a leading figure in the field by publications such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and Leaders League. He is a former judge on the Tax Court of the State of São Paulo (Tribunal de Impostos e Taxas do Estado de São Paulo) and is currently co-coordinator of the Tax study group at the Brazilian Institute of Energy Law Studies (Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos do Direito da Energia). He is listed in some of the main arbitration chambers in Brazil and abroad and frequently works as an arbitrator in disputes related to energy and construction.

Paulo Edmundo da Fonseca Freire, born in 1955, Director of PAIOL Engenharia. Electrical Engineer (1978) and Master in Power Systems (1984) from PUC-RJ, PhD in Geosciences from Unicamp (2018). 45 years of experience in studies and design of earthing and SPDA systems for power grids and industrial, commercial and transportation facilities. Former lecturer at Gama Filho University, instructor/speaker at courses and events, and author of papers for congresses and seminars in Brazil and abroad. Services provided in Brazil, Chile, Angola, Kenya and Ethiopia. Member of ABNT/COBEI, IEC, Cigre and IEEE standards committees.

Eldridge is the CEO and Chairman of Brasol, a leading investor and developer of energy transition infrastructure in Brazil. Supported by Siemens, the world's largest engineering company, and BlackRock, the world's largest investor, Brasol has become the one of largest issuer of asset-backed securities and fund managers in Brazil's distributed solar power sector. Brasol is a nation-wide operator of energy transition infrastructure in Brazil, with over 200 operating assets spanning every state in the country and accelerating Brazil's shift to more efficient energy systems. Previously, Ty launched Shift Energy in 2011, one of the largest distributed solar companies in Japan, now active throughout East Asia. Shareholders of Shift Energy include Macquarie, Fortress Group, and Softbank. Ty also serves as a director of Empower, a non-profit organization that supports community groups with solar energy solutions. He is a frequent speaker, writer, and presenter on energy transition in emerging economies. A U.S. native who has lived in the Philippines, Japan, and Brazil since 2014, Ty is a member of YPO, an Endeavor Entrepreneur, and has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30. He was educated at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and Oxford University's Saïd Business School.

Rui Esteves is an electrical engineer, graduated from the University of Porto (Portugal), with postgraduate degrees in Industrial Management and Complexity Sciences, and a Master's in Information Systems Management. With 9 years of experience in the photovoltaic energy sector, he is the Director of Quality and Innovation at TTS Energia. He is a dedicated scholar and enthusiast for excellence in electrical and photovoltaic projects. He also teaches about Zero-Grid systems and other topics related to electric energy.

Erika Esteves Lasmar holds a master's degree and is currently pursuing a doctorate in georeferencing as a tool for fire risk analysis in built cultural heritage at UFMG. She holds a degree in industrial electrical engineering. She is currently the director of Esteves Lasmar Projetos e Consultoria Ltda, where she works on projects involving electrical installations, lightning protection systems (SPDA), structured cabling networks, and related systems for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. She specializes in electrical projects for protected cultural heritage sites. She is a member of the Brazilian Association of Building Installations Engineering (ABRASIP/MG) and the Minas Gerais Association of Fire Engineering (AMEI MG). Co-founder and current Director of Operations of the Engineers' Cooperative - Engecoop. She serves as an electrical engineering advisor at CREA-MG. Co-founder of the FLAMA Institute, focused on the study of natural disasters and fires. Member of the IGNIS research group at UFMG.

Nelson Falcão has been Senior Director, LATAM Business Development at Nextracker Brazil since the beginning of its operations in the country in 2015, accumulating from 2013 to 2023 the leadership of the energy business development area for the Flex group. He has extensive experience in the production chain of equipment for electrical energy generation, transmission and distribution systems. During his career, he held important positions at ABB, Cegelec Alstom and Cooper Power Systems, in Brazil and Canada. Nelson is also Vice-President of Supply Chain of the board of directors of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy). He graduated in Electrical Engineering from the USP Polytechnic School in 1980 and specialized in Reactive Compensation, in Sweden, in 1983.

Electrical engineer with an MBA in Business Management and an incomplete Master's degree in Business Administration, with over 40 years of experience in systems integration and the energy market. Managing Partner of SOLARIAN ENERGY, a power generation company; E3 BRASIL, an energy efficiency company; and founder and CEO of ENERGYSPOT, a company specializing in electric vehicle charging solutions. Angel investor, mentor, and advisor to various technology companies.

Márcio Ferreira da Silva is an electrical engineer with a specialization in Industrial Administration from USP/Fundação Vanzolini. He has over 28 years of experience in technology companies, including 18 years at Intelbras. Since July 2025, he has held the position of Vice President of Market and Customer Journey, leading strategic initiatives focused on customer experience and commercial expansion. Previously, he spent three years heading Intelbras' Energy division as Vice President, overseeing the areas of UPS systems, Solar, Power Supplies, and Electric Vehicle Chargers. Throughout his career, he has led innovative projects with a strong focus on results and people development.

Ricardo is a Senior Indirect Tax Manager with approximately 13 years of professional experience in the tax area. -A lawyer (UNICAP) and accountant (UFPE), he has worked at EY since 2012 in the Indirect Tax area, with extensive experience in the following taxes: IPI, PIS/COFINS, ICMS and ISSQN. -Specialist in Tax Incentives. -Specialist in indirect taxation for companies in the energy sector, performing analyses related to Compliance, Advisory, identification of opportunities, etc. -Strong involvement in Tax Reform projects and their impact on the energy sector.

Mestre em Economia pela Universidade de Barcelona (2013/2014), com especialização em regulação dos mercados de energia e telecomunicações. Especialista em Gestão Pública pela Escola Nacional de Administração Pública - ENAP (2018/2019) e Bacharel em Direito pelo UniCEUB (1996/2001). Cursou ainda a graduação em Administração de Empresas na Universidade de Brasília - UnB (2003/2007 - curso não concluído). Possui trajetória consolidada na área de fiscalização e regulação do setor elétrico, iniciada em abr/2007 com o ingresso na Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica - ANEEL. Entre ago/2023 e dez/2024 atuou como Assessor Técnico na Secretaria de Articulação e Monitoramento (SAM) e na Secretaria Especial do PAC (SEPAC), ambas vinculadas à Casa Civil da Presidência da República. Desde dez/2024 exerce o cargo de Diretor de Programas na Secretaria de Reformas Econômicas do Ministério da Fazenda.

Electrotechnical Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Master, Doctor and Lecturer in Engineering. Areas of expertise: Fluid-mechanical and electrothermal systems. He was Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, Vice-Director and Director of UNESP - Guaratinguetá Campus, and a member of the Deliberative Council of the Paula Souza Center. Author of the following books: 'Motor de Indução', 'Bombas, Ventiladores e Compressores', 'Comandos Elétricos', 'Máquinas Térmicas Estticas e Dinâmicas' and 'Gestão da Energia', all published by Editora Érica/Saraiva.

Application Engineer at SMA Brazil, specialized in solar photovoltaics, energy storage systems and project management. Bachelor and Master student in Electrical Engineering, focusing on photovoltaic systems. With 8 years of professional experience in solar energy projects and SMA solutions providing technical support and field services. In 2021, he joined the SMA team in Brazil as application engineer and project manager.

Mariana Galhardo is a Senior Partner at G2A Consultores. She has a degree in Business Administration from PUC Campinas, an MBA and a Master's degree from UNIFEI, as well as specializations in Project Management from FACAAMP and Government Relations from INSPER. She began her career in the financial market, working for institutions such as Itaú, Banco do Brasil (including working for the IDB) and Opportunity, always with a focus on new business. Since 2007, Mariana has worked in the energy industry, in all its segments (generation, commercialization, transmission and distribution), having contributed in leadership positions in companies such as Neoenergia (Elektro), Renova, Serena (Omega) and Alupar. In 2017, she opted for entrepreneurship, providing consultancy services to clients such as Grupo Ultragaz, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Ministry of Science and Technology, Eletrosul, Pronto Energy and Grupo Colibri, focusing on the analysis and development of new projects. Currently at G2A, as well as prospecting and leading due diligence projects, she coordinates ABSAE's Regulation Working Group (WG) and is vice-coordinator of Absolar's Storage WG.

Director of energy management and intelligence at EMANA Energy, with extensive experience in energy efficiency projects aimed at reducing energy consumption without initial investment. He has a PhD and a Master's degree in Energy Efficiency (Lean Energy) from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), is an electrical engineer (UFC) and has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Timo Gollub is a Senior Solutions Engineer at ACCURE Battery Intelligence, working on innovations in battery analytics and energy storage systems. As one of the early team members, he has played a pivotal role in ACCURE's growth, helping expand its support to over 15 GWh of energy storage assets. With a Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering and Business Administration from RWTH Aachen in Germany, Timo focuses on helping customers translate field data into insights that improve battery performance and reliability.

Control and Automation Engineer, graduated from CEFET-MG, with a Master's degree in Industrial Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, and currently a Ph.D. student at the Federal University of Uberlândia. She currently works as an Innovation Analyst at Grupo Energisa, focusing on automation and data analysis in research and development projects.

An electrical engineer with a degree from the Federal University of Itajubá and a specialist degree from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, he has worked at ISA ENERGIA BRASIL for 18 years, currently as manager of the Expansion Planning and Studies area. He has experience in planning studies, sector regulation, project structuring and feasibility and has led initiatives to implement new technologies in the transmission system under the company's concession, including the first large-scale battery project installed in the Brazilian transmission system at SE Registro and the first FACTS SSSC at SE Ribeirão Preto, both in the state of São Paulo. He also led an R&D project with IABRATE on the market's capacity to meet planned transmission works. He is also currently coordinator of ABRATE's Expansion Committee and vice-coordinator of ABSOLAR's Storage WG.

Mr. Luke Hu co-founded Electroder, a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer specializing in battery cell design and development. He is currently focusing on building the company's global business and advising Electroder's clients on planning and executing battery electrode and cell assembly development projects. Mr. Hu has been leading his team completing various cell R&D projects, developing advanced software tools, and building new cell development process. Under his leadership, Electroder joined the Global Battery Alliance as its first member focusing on battery design and development in 2022. Mr. Hu had two decades of experience in manufacturing and technology, and held a variety of management roles globally. He graduated with an MBA degree from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree of engineering from Beijing University of Technology.

Since November 2022, Sergio Jacobsen has been the CEO of Micropower Energy, a company belonging to the Comerc Energia, Siemens and Equinor Groups, which operates in the energy storage solutions segment and whose mission is to bring solutions capable of contributing to Brazil's energy transition towards a more sustainable model for the economy, the environment and society. He previously worked at Siemens for 22 years. In the organization, Sergio held the positions of Sales Manager, Smart Grids Manager and Director until becoming Vice President of Siemens Smart Infrastructure. With a degree in Electrical Engineering from Mackenzie University and an Executive MBA from ESMT Berlin, Sergio joined Micropower at a time of transformation in the electricity sector, which is demanding modernization and adaptation to new digital solutions for business evolution, with a focus on smart grids that enable the addition of more and more renewable energy sources in Brazil and around the world.

Partner of Machado Meyer Advogados, specialized in Energy and Infrastructure Law. Master of Laws by New York University (US). Specialization in Economic and Corporate Law by Fundação Getulio Vargas in São Paulo (FGVSP). LLB in São Paulo University (Faculdade de Direito pela Universidade de São Paulo (USP).

Aline is an electrical engineer graduated from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), with experience in research and teaching in Brazil and Germany. Since 2017, she has been a researcher at the UFSC Solar Energy Research Laboratory (Fotovoltaica/UFSC), where she completed her Ph.D. focused on photovoltaic plant inspection. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher working on R&D projects in the fields of photovoltaics, energy storage, green hydrogen, and electric vehicles. Aline is also a co-founder of the Brazilian Network of Women in Solar Energy (Rede MESol) and served as President of the Brazilian Association of Solar Energy (ABENS) from 2023 to 2025.

Ronaldo Koloszuk is President of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association), 2nd Secretary Director of FIESP (Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo) and Commercial Director of Solar Group.

Electrical Engineer: 1985 at the Federal University of Itajubá-MG (UNIFEI). Master in Wireless Systems & Related Technologies: 2003 at the Politecnico di Torino - Italy. Specialization in Management Development for Public Universities: 2010 from Unicamp. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering in 2024 (from UNICAMP) and PhD in progress from FEEC (Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Unicamp) in subjects related to Emergency Power Generators. He was recruited as a Maintenance Engineer at UNICAMP in 1992 at CEMEQ (Center for Equipment Maintenance). He is part of the Emergency Power Generator Service Team.

Graduated in Physics from UFPE - Master's in Applied Physics from USP's Physics Institute - PhD from INPE - Post-doctorate from IAG-USP - Internship at the University of Florida Gainsville campus. Worked in engineering companies as a project coordinator and consultant in the field of protection against atmospheric discharges. Participated in the team that drafted the first version of NBR 5419. He was a professor at the UFMS Physics Institute. He is currently CEO of EPL Empresa Produtora de Inovações Tecnológicas and YANSA SCIENCE Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento. He works with fieldmill networks for issuing fall alerts in open areas (NBR 16785/2019).

An electrical engineer with a master's and doctorate from USP's Polytechnic School, he is a consultant at EngSim Serviços. He has extensive experience in solutions for grounding loops, high-availability power for data centers and electromagnetic simulation software. He produces software for calculating grounding loops and electromagnetic fields in power transmission lines and substations.

Electrical Engineer from PUC/RGS in 1968 Occupational Safety Engineer from USP 2013-2015 Master's Degree in Technical Education from Oklahoma State University-USA 1973-1974 Participant in ABNT Study Commissions on Grounding and Protection Against Atmospheric Discharges Professor at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering-FEI 1975-1977 Professor at the Federal Technical School of São Paulo 1972-1992 Specialist Engineer at Eletropaulo 1968-1996 Technical Director of Galeno Engenharia Consultoria, Projetos e Treinamento Ltda. from 2000 to the present day

Fabio Lima is the executive director of ABSAE and a lawyer focused on taxation, power sector regulation, and government relations. He has over 10 years of experience in legislative and regulatory strategy.

She has a degree in Mathematics with a Masters in Operations Research, both from UFRJ-RJ, and an MBA in Corporate Finance from PUC-Rio. She has a solid career in the energy sector, where she has worked for 25 years, having worked for PSR Consultoria and Brookfield. Today he is the head of the Regulatory and Market Affairs Executive Board at Auren Energia, a Votorantim Group company, representing the company on various sector councils.

Rodrigo Longo é analista de pesquisa sênior da Aurora Energy Research, especializado no mercado brasileiro de energia elétrica com foco em energia renovável, armazenamento de energia e modelagem de mercado. Ele trabalhou em uma ampla gama de projetos estratégicos, incluindo armazenamento de baterias (BESS), hidrogênio verde, co-localização de energias renováveis e armazenamento, mercados de capacidade, avaliação de PPA e o impacto do tempo e do clima nos mercados de eletricidade.

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Administrator graduated from FIC - Faculdades Integradas de Cataguases in 2012. He has 9 years' experience in energy distribution and currently holds the position of Innovation Analyst.

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Mr. Francisco Maiello is the founder and regional coordinator for the state of Goiás at ABSOLAR. He also serves on the advisory board of BRASOL, a company specializing in investments in energy solutions in Brazil through the Energy as a Service (EaaS) model. BRASOL focuses on renewable energy, including solar power, energy storage, and grid infrastructure, and counts SFS (Siemens Financial Services) and the American fund BlackRock as key partners. With over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Francisco has been actively involved in the development of solar, energy storage, biogas, and hybrid energy projects. He has also contributed significantly to the implementation of off-grid solutions in the Legal Amazon region.

Pedro Schuch Mallmann holds a degree in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, an MBA in Project Management from HSM and a degree in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy from Yale. He began his professional career as an entrepreneur in the global procurement sector and in 2014 joined Renobrax as a partner in the development of centralized wind and solar energy projects. Pedro joined EDP in December 2023 as Head of Regulation for renewable generation. Currently, he is responsible for Stakeholders for South America, having among other responsibilities the representation of the company on the Boards of Directors of the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy and New Technologies (ABEEólica) and the Brazilian Association of Solar Energy (ABSOLAR).

Electrical Engineer, graduated in 1980 from the Federal School of Engineering of Itajubá - EFEI CEO of EngePower Member of CIGRE Member of the working group that drafted the Brazilian Incident Energy standard Author of the book Protection and Selectivity in Industrial Electrical Systems (2012) and (2022); and Electric Arc and Incident Energy (2025) Senior Member of IEEE IEEE paper reviewer Chairman of the chapter of the Buff Book IEEE Std. 3004.13 Secretary and member of the team that prepares the Green Book (Grounding) - IEEE Std 3003.1

Ana Martinez is the LATAM Tax Leader at Recurrent Energy, responsible for all tax compliance and tax planning matters across the region. She is a licensed attorney and accountant with a postgraduate degree in International Tax Law, and brings over 15 years of experience in local and international tax. Ana specializes in business restructuring, cross-border transactions, and Brazilian corporate taxation, with an extensive experience supporting investment and divestment transactions across Latin America, business expansions, international tax restructuring, new project implementation, tax audits, compliance, and transfer pricing.

Edson Martinho is an Electrical Engineer with a specialization in Engineering and Work Safety and Marketing, Founder, former President and Executive Director of Abracopel - Brazilian Association for Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Electricity, Professor of Postgraduate Studies at FACENS, Pedagogical Coordinator of Fluke Academy, Managing Partner of Lambda Consultoria, national and international speaker, author of books.

Mark has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of numerous energy projects around the world during his extensive international career, with Shell International and as an independent energy adviser. Drawing on a deep understanding of the energy industry and a passion for creating positive change in the energy transition, he is guiding the development of Casa dos Ventos, the leading Brazilian renewables developer, and TotalEnergies in their innovative world scale green hydrogen project in the port of Pecém in Northeast Brazil. With over fifteen years' experience in Brazil, it provides Mark with an understanding of the local culture, regulations, and business practices and gives him a unique advantage in navigating the complexities of the Brazilian market and building successful partnerships between international and local stakeholders.

Júlio Meirelles has worked within Santander's Project Finance team since 2010, working with several sectors, including Energy, transportation, water & sewage, TMT, social infrastructure, and natural resources. In Santander's Project Finance team, Mr. Meirelles worked with the execution of several financial advisory and credit structuring mandates totaling investments over BRL 50 billion. Since 2021, Mr. Meirelles acted heading several sectoral coverages within Santander's Project Finance department, being totally focused in the Energy markets since early 2025.

Dynamic professional extremely passionate for Renewable Energy and with over 16 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Proven track record in project delivery, emphasizing a strong safety culture, adherence to timelines, quality, and cost management, while mentoring and inspiring teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Currently leading Statkraft's Project Delivery Unit in Brazil, I oversee the delivery of renewable energy assets across various technologies, managing all phases from development to construction and commercial operation. Strong expertise in all aspects of energy projects including environmental, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, business modeling, and commercial and contractual aspects, particularly under FIDIC contract conditions and PMI project management methodologies. PMP® certification (Project Management Professional) obtained in 2016.

Celso L P Mendes - Consultant, he was general manager of Klöckner-Moeller for South America and general manager of Siemens in the area of Industrial Electrical Energy Systems. For more than 30 years, he has worked in Brazil and Germany on equipment and installations for the basic and manufacturing industries. A member of the NBR 5410 EC since 1990, he has published several works on the standard. He is a Life Senior Member of the IEEE, a senior member of the VDE, and a member of the IAFSS - International Association for Fire Safety Science, London. He is a consultant on Modern Electricity and PhotoVolt, and senior advisor to the Intersolar South America congress.

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Leandro Michels is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), where he conducts research at the Institute of Energy and Mobility (IEM) and the Power Electronics and Control Group (GEPOC) in the areas of photovoltaic (PV) systems and power electronics. Throughout his career, he has actively contributed to the advancement of photovoltaic energy in Brazil by providing technical expertise on inverter technology and distributed generation (DG) grid connection to regulatory agencies, industry associations, and the productive sector. He is also involved in standardization efforts, serving as the coordinator of the Brazilian committee for the IEC Technical Committee on PV Systems and as a rapporteur for the ABNT CEE 253 committee, which develops Brazilian standards for grid connection of PV systems. He coordinates the DER Lab, the distributed energy resources laboratory at IEM/UFSM, which is accredited by INMETRO for testing photovoltaic inverters.

Jobson Modena, Electrical Engineer and Director of GUISMO Engenharia, is a prominent professional in the field of lightning protection. He is a member of the Brazilian Committee for Electricity at ABNT and coordinates the Study Commission responsible for revising the ABNT NBR 5419 standard. He represents Brazil on the international IEC TC-81 committee (Lightning Protection). Jobson is an official ABNT instructor and a postgraduate professor at several renowned institutions, such as Instituto MAUÁ, UNIPOTÊNCIA, IPOG, FACENS, and UNIP. He actively participates as a speaker at technical events such as ICLP, SIPDA, GROUND, and ILPS. He is the author of the Manual for the Use of SPDs and co-author of the revised 5th edition of the classic Electrical Installations by Ademaro Cotrim. He also works as a technical consultant for companies, focusing on process standardization and the implementation of electrical safety measures against lightning.

Francisco Moraga is a Mechanical Engineer and Master of Engineering Sciences specializing in Renewable Energy Systems. He leads the PV Systems team at Fraunhofer Chile, part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, one of the world's leading organizations for applied research and industrial innovation. He is responsible for applied research and services to the solar industry, focusing on the operation, maintenance (O&M), monitoring, simulation, and optimization of photovoltaic plants using advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence. He has deep expertise in processing large datasets to extract geographical, meteorological, and energy insights, and developing energy system simulations with open-source tools and public data to improve the efficiency and performance of solar power systems.

Formado em Administração de Empresas pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco e Pós graduado em Gestão da Produção pela mesma instituição. Possui MBA em Negócios no Setor Elétrico pela FGV e há 15 anos trabalha no Grupo Moura, onde já liderou a área de desenvolvimento de novos negócios, gerenciou o Instituto de Tecnologia Edson Mororó Moura - ITEMM, único instituto de pesquisa, desenvolvimento e engenharia do Brasil focado em soluções de baterias, e atualmente lidera o negócio de Armazenamento de Energia do grupo. É o atual vice-presidente da Absae, Associação Brasileira de Armazenamento de Energia.

- mechanical engineer from FEI - 1984 - CEO of Officina de Mydia (Brazil) and Volts and Bolts (Estonia) - Author of the software 'TecAt' and 'Atmos' - Author of the books 'Malhas de Terra' and 'Proteção e Aterramento de Estações de Telecomunicação' and co-author of the book 'Proteção Contra Descargas Atmosféricas'.

Federal Attorney at the Federal Attorney General's Office since 2012. Lawyer for Petrobras between 2010 and 2012. Graduated in Law from the Fluminense Federal University (UFF) and holds a Master's Degree in Constitutional Institute of Public Law (IDP). Took office as Director of ANEEL on 14/08/2022.

Tauries Nakazawa is Head of Projects and Construction at Casa dos Ventos, one of the largest investors in renewable energy in Brazil and a key player in the country's energy transition. He is responsible for leading the implementation of wind and solar power plants, overseeing all project phases from early development to commercial operation, including contract management, financial control, and PMO activities. With over 18 years of experience in the power sector he brings deep expertise in engineering, construction, project finance, regulatory frameworks, and M&A support. Prior to joining Casa dos Ventos in 2014, he held various technical and leadership roles at CPFL Energia. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from USP, an MBA from FIA-SP, and is PMP® certified since 2012.

Accountant, holds an MBA in Controllership and Finance from USP. He is Strategy and New Business Manager at Bright Strategies. Specialist in regulation and market analysis in the electricity sector, with an emphasis on financial modeling and M&As. He has coordinated several R&D and PEE ANEEL projects on energy storage and electric mobility, managing a portfolio of projects worth over R$ 200 million and winning national and international awards.

João Pedro Correia Neves holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA from FIA-USP, in addition to having completed specializations at institutions in Italy, the United States (Chicago and San Francisco), and China, where he was part of the FIA-USP Brazil-China study group. With over two decades of experience in the electric power sector, he has built a solid career in the areas of distribution, generation, commercialization, and energy management, as well as experience in the telecommunications sector. He took part in the first regulated energy auctions and closely followed the evolution of Brazil's free energy market from the post-blackout period to the current model. Throughout his career, he has led major projects such as the consolidation of the Net-Claro-Embratel operation, the structuring of telecommunications infrastructure for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and the creation of the 'Claro Energy' project, which integrated energy solutions within one of the largest telecom operators in the country. He has held key positions at prominent companies such as Duke Energy, AES (Eletropaulo, Tietê, Uruguaiana, Brasiliana, and AES Sul), and Claro, always with a focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and business expansion. He was a partner and board member at RZK Energia-now Thopen Energy-where he currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), leading growth strategies in distributed generation, the free energy market, and customized solutions for companies of various sizes and sectors. He is also a founding partner of Sol by RZK - Internet of People, and Thopen, and serves as a board member of ABGD (Brazilian Association for Distributed Generation) and INEL (National Institute for Clean Energy). João Pedro Correia Neves is recognized for his contributions to the modernization of the Brazilian energy sector, promoting the integration of technology, intelligent management, and sustainability to expand access to clean and high-quality energy.

Guilherme Nizoli is Head of Consulting Services at NewCharge, responsible for developing energy storage projects for large companies, covering regulatory, financial, and engineering structuring. He is an Electrical Engineer with an MBA in Electricity Sector Business at FGV and has extensive experience in energy storage and renewable energies. He has previously contributed to the promotion of solar energy in the Brazilian energy matrix, participated in the development of public policies, regulations, normative acts, and legal measures - including contributing to the advancement of the Legal Framework for Distributed Generation.

Vinícius holds a bachelor (LL.B), Master (LL.M) and Doctorate (SJ.D) degrees in Tax Law from the University of São Paulo ('USP') and a Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in Economics (ongoing) from the School of Business and Economics at INSPER. Vinícius also served as a judge at the Administrative Tax Court of the State of São Paulo ('TIT') and as a consultant for Law and Development matters for the Inter-American Development Bank ('IDB'). He has solid experience in advising national and international clients on complex issues of Tax Law and in structuring, negotiating and executing national and international investments in the Brazilian market (e.g., transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, project finance, debt issuance, corporate restructuring, etc.), in addition to representing Brazilian companies that are expanding internationally.

Executive with over 20 years of experience in the electricity generation and transmission sector, he has worked with Alupar, Omega, Focus, and Eneva, participating in the development and construction of their portfolios and IPOs. He is currently responsible for Auren's new business development department.

Graduated in 1997 in Electrical/Production Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ), with a postgraduate degree in Project Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation in Rio de Janeiro. She is an executive with 28 years' experience in the electricity sector in the generation, supply and distribution segments. She currently holds the position of Regulatory Director at Enel Brasil.

Aline holds a bachelor's degree in Physics from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) (2002), a master's degree in Materials Engineering from PUCRS (2004), and a doctorate in Photovoltaic Solar Energy from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (2009). He has experience in Solar Photovoltaic Energy, Renewable Energies, Physics and Materials Engineering and Technology. She coordinated/designed the Specialization Course in Renewable Energy from 2012 to 2018 at PUCRS. Currently, she is an Adjunct Professor in the Energy Management Engineering Course and the National Professional Master in Physics Teaching at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)/Campus Litoral Norte. Member/guest of the Working Group "Gender Equity" promoted by CAPES (2018). Co-founder of the Brazilian Network of Women in Solar Energy (Rede MESol). Mother of two children, Sofia and Benício, 2012 and 2014.

Daniel Pansarella is Country Manager of TRINA SOLAR Brasil and Chairman Fiscal board of ABSOLAR. He is responsible for the Brazilian unit from Trina in Brasil, Somar module, Trackers and Storages units. He has deep expertise in 13 years on the solar industry and formerly served as Procurement and Logistics Head of ReEnergisa, Enel Green Power and Enel X, where he was responsible for strategic development Brazilian market, and responsible with sub region procurement and operations team, sales team and subsidiary obligations.

Maira Parra has more than twelve years of experience in the energy sector, with a proven track record in both renewable energy and the oil industry. For the past eight years, she has served as CEO of GIRSOL SAS, a company specializing in photovoltaic solar power, where she has led projects emphasizing environmental, social, and financial sustainability. She holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from Escuela de Ingenieros Julio Garavito; a specialization in Hydrocarbons Management from Universidad de Santander; and a master's degree in Renewable Energies from Universidad de Barcelona. She earned a scholarship from the OEA (Organización de Estados Americanos) to pursue a master's in Smart Infrastructures at Universidad Isabel I in Madrid and received energy leadership training from the Consejo Mundial de Energía. Beyond her executive role, Maira actively promotes gender equity in the energy sector as leader of ACOSOL's Gender Equity Council, advocating for inclusion and women's leadership in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her profile combines technical expertise, social vision, and an unwavering commitment to a sustainable, inclusive energy transition.

Electrical Engineer responsible for the sector of grid-tied photovoltaic inverters and rectifier systems at PHB Solar. He is a member of the ABNT/CEE-253 Photovoltaic Systems Study Commission and sub-rapporteur of Working Group GT2, responsible for drafting the standard project 'Inspection criteria for electroluminescence in photovoltaic modules.' He contributed to the development of INMETRO Ordinance 140 03/2022, which defines quality requirements for products such as photovoltaic modules, off-grid inverters, grid-tied inverters with batteries, charge controllers, etc. He participated in the INMETRO certification of the first grid-connected photovoltaic inverter in Brazil (Registration -000150/2015).

Electrical engineer graduated from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, with an MBA in Project Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). He currently holds the position of Innovation Coordinator at Grupo Energisa.

Virgínia Perez is an Energy Solutions Manager in the Climate Change and Decarbonization Department of Vale S.A, being responsible for the businesses solutions to enable the fossil fuels replacement in Vale's operations. Graduated in Economic Science, with 20 years of experience, and formerly worked in the strategy and business development of power projects at Vale, implementing M&As processes of Vale's energy subsidiaries and the development of renewable energy projects aiming at reaching the goal of 100% renewable power consumption by Vale's operations in Brazil.

Eduardo Pestana de Aguiar is the Co-founder of Tecsci Ltda., an MTR Solar company, which has a portfolio of over 4GWp in renewable energy projects. He is also an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), where he leads the Industrial Automation and Computational Intelligence Laboratory. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UFJF and postdoctoral research experience at Université Clermont Auvergne in France, Dr. Aguiar has dedicated his career to advancing applied artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, and industrial automation in the renewable energy sector. He has authored over 100 scientific publications and collaborates with national and international institutions on research and innovation initiatives on cutting-edge technological advancements.

Ana Carla Petti has more than 20 years of experience in Regulatory, Strategic Operations Management, Risk Management and Middle-Office, working in executive positions in the energy sector at companies such as Braskem and Odebrecht Energia. She has been an executive at the Comerc Energia Group for more than seven years and currently serves as the group's director of regulatory and institutional affairs. She is a chemical engineer and lawyer, with a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a postgraduate degree in Financial Products and Risk Management and an MBA in Executive Management.

Camila Piacitelli Tieghi holds a postdoctoral degree in Artificial Intelligence and Python Programming for Solar Energy Generation Optimization from USP/FZEA (2024). She has a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Agronomy - Energy in Agriculture from FCA/UNESP. She also holds a teaching degree in Pedagogy and a specialization in Database Management. She works as a technical high school teacher at ETEC Dr. Domingos Minicucci Filho and as a higher education professor at the Faculty of Technology of Botucatu (FATEC). She has experience in programming, game development, AI, and Data Science.

Born in Lençóis Paulista - São Paulo, on December 23, 1996, I graduated as an Electrical Engineer from Faculdade Anhanguera in 07/2024, in Ribeirão Preto - SP. I have been part of EmbraTec since 2018, and currently hold the position of Product Engineering Analyst.

With 17 years of experience in energy planning, Gustavo Ponte is Head of the Power Generation Department at the Energy Research Office, where he leads studies on various power generation and energy storage solutions for Brazil's future power system. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brasília and a Master's in Urban and Environmental Engineering from PUC-Rio and Technische Universität Braunschweig. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of São Paulo (USP) and has also completed specialization courses in Public Administration and Piping Engineering.

Career built in the conformity assessment and management segment, with 25 years of experience in regulations and standards, including certification operations, working for companies such as Fundação Carlos Alberto Vanzolini and Instituto Falcão Bauer da Qualidade, in addition to 8 years as technical manager of the Association Brazilian Conformity Assessment - ABRAC. At ABSOLAR, he coordinates the operationalization actions of the ABSOLAR Voluntary Quality Certification Program and support for CEE 253, from ABNT and its working groups.

A professional with a strategic vision for evaluating and defining investments, optimizing operations and driving sustainable innovation with more than thirty years of experience in the electricity sector. She has been a CCEE Board Member since 2016, having been reappointed in 2020 as Vice-Chair of the Board, as well as having worked at Eletrobrás, PSR Consultoria, EPE - Empresa Pesquisa Energética, AES Tietê and Renova Energia, working on the sector's business strategy such as regulation, planning and energy trading. She was Director of Human Resources and Financial Management. She is a board member with a degree from the IBGC, an electrical engineer with a master's degree in electrical engineering, both from PUC-Rio, with a specialization in Law in the area of Electric Energy Regulation from the Cândido Mendes University and in Strategy and Execution from the Dom Cabral Foundation. She is currently Technical and Regulatory Director at ABSOLAR.

Joel Prata is an engineering executive with over 20 years' experience in the Australian Energy and Industrial Markets. As Head of Grid at ACEnergy, he has achieved connection approval for over 1.3 gigawatts of transmission-scale energy storage projects and a working pipeline of over 2.7 gigawatts.

Engenheiro eletricista pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, e Doutorado pelo Politecnico di Torino na área de eletrônica de potência para geração distribuída e integração de veículos elétricos na rede de energia. Atua há 15 anos com inovação na área de energia, incluindo temas de geração, distribuição e comercialização de energia, englobando a integração de infraestrutura de recarga de veículos no setor de energia elétrica. Atualmente é CEO da MOVE Eletromobilidade, uma empresa de tecnologia que oferece a mercado soluções inteligentes e serviços digitais voltados para a recarga de veículos elétricos.

Head of Consulting at CELA, specializing in project finance, investment analysis, M&A and business development in the renewable energy sector. Marília has 13 years of professional experience, having participated in several M&A processes and auctions of renewable energy assets in Brazil and Latin America, in addition to the development, evaluation and financing of several Greenfield & Brownfield projects, mainly in the bioenergy and photovoltaic solar energy sectors. Marília worked for 2 years at SunEdison S.A. as head of M&A, Project Finance, Economic Feasibility of solar and wind projects for Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic and for 4 years at ERB - 'Energias Renováveis do Brasil', as an analyst in the Project Finance and Business Development area. She coordinated 'ABSOLAR Financing Working Group' and it's currently coordinator of the 'ABSOLAR Green Hydrogen Working Group'. Marília holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from FGV-EAESP and an MBA in Electrical Sector Business from FGV.

Head of Consulting at CELA, specializing in project finance, investment analysis, M&A and business development in the renewable energy sector. Marília has 13 years of professional experience, having participated in several M&A processes and auctions of renewable energy assets in Brazil and Latin America, in addition to the development, evaluation and financing of several Greenfield & Brownfield projects, mainly in the bioenergy and photovoltaic solar energy sectors. Marília worked for 2 years at SunEdison S.A. as head of M&A, Project Finance, Economic Feasibility of solar and wind projects for Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic and for 4 years at ERB - 'Energias Renováveis do Brasil', as an analyst in the Project Finance and Business Development area. She coordinated 'ABSOLAR Financing Working Group' and it's currently coordinator of the 'ABSOLAR Green Hydrogen Working Group'. Marília holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from FGV-EAESP and an MBA in Electrical Sector Business from FGV.

Luiz H. Rafael. Electrical engineer. Specialist in electric vehicles and electric mobility. Co-founder of the startup EletriHub. We are a digital platform for intermediating installation and maintenance services for electric and hybrid vehicle chargers. I strongly believe in electric mobility as the main driver of the Brazilian energy transition.

Maria Gabriella Reigada is Partner and CEO of Sec Power, and an expert in energy storage, with over 12 years of experience in the battery industry. With an educational background from FGV and an MBA from Insper, she strategically leads business operations in the sector, driving growth, profitability, and innovation. She is an active member of the Communication Group at ABSAE (Brazilian Energy Storage Association), contributing to the promotion and strengthening of the energy storage sector in Brazil. With a strong track record in the battery industry for telecommunications, data centers, and solar applications, she leads initiatives in domestic manufacturing and the expansion of energy storage solutions, with a focus on energy security, sustainability, and off-grid solutions. Her commitment is to building a more sustainable, competitive, and innovative energy future.

Henrique Ribeiro is a Principal Analyst at S&P Global Commodity Insights' Technologies & Supply Chain team, focusing on battery & new technologies research. During his 13 years tenure with the organization, he also spearheaded the creation of Platts battery metals pricing suite. Henrique holds a Master in Economic Analysis from FGV and a Certificate for professionals in derivatives markets from the B3 exchange's educational arm.

An executive at ConduPay Tecnologia, he has a degree in Accounting, a postgraduate degree in Financial Strategies and is enthusiastic about electric mobility. He was Product Manager responsible for developing an entire portfolio of charging stations for electric vehicles at a large Brazilian company, and has 13 years' experience in Controllership. He is currently developing projects aimed at contributing to Brazil's charging infrastructure, in the field of services and payments.

Vice President of New Business and Innovation at UCB Power. Electrical Engineer from UFMG, with an MBA and board member training from FDC. He has extensive experience in innovative projects in technology and infrastructure for national and multinational organizations. He is currently leading UCB Power's positioning from a battery manufacturer to a leader in new energy storage solutions and is Co-Founder and Board Member of ABSE - Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions.

Rafael Souza is a Civil Engineer graduated from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), with Master's and PhD in Structural Engineering from he same institution. Currently is R&D Specialist at Brametal, where over the past four years he has been dedicated to developing structural solutions for photovoltaic power plants. He has contributed to the design and deployment of fixed supports and trackers for the Brazilian and Latin American markets, reaching the milestone of 1 GWp in PV plants.

Marcos Rogério Chaves da Silva is an Electrical Engineer with an MBA in Business Management and a Specialization in Project Management, both from FGV-SP. He has been working in electrical power protection systems for four decades. He is the managing partner of TECPRO Soluções em Energia and works on studies of short-circuit, selectivity and incident energy caused by electrical arcs in Distributed Generation, MV installations in the SEP, photovoltaic and hybrid installations. He is also a lecturer in postgraduate courses in the area of Electrical Power Systems. He has been working in standardization for several years, and is a member of COBEI and an Expert representing Brazil on IEC's TC99 and PC 128. At ABNT's CB-24, he is Coordinator of Study Commissions CE024:102.007 - Fire safety in PV energy systems, responsible for drafting ABNT NBR 17193:2025, and of Commission CE024:103.005 - Fire safety in GTD installations . At ABNT's CB-03, he is Secretary of Study Commissions CE 003.064.011 - Medium-voltage electrical installations and CE 003.064.012 - Safety in Electricity.

Entrepreneur and executive with over 20 years of experience in business management, innovation, and electric mobility. He is the founder and CEO of Rinno Energy, a company specialized in EV charging solutions, and serves as the Brazil Country Director for EO Charging, a UK-based multinational focused on EV charging software and hardware. An engineer with a specialization in charging technologies from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Fabrizio is also a board member at the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil, fostering strategic connections between Brazilian and British businesses. Throughout his career, he has developed solid expertise in business restructuring, sales team development, technological innovation, and strategic planning, working across multinational corporations and entrepreneurial ventures in the energy, mobility, and consulting sectors.

Electrical engineer with 23 years of experience and a specialization in solar photovoltaic energy. He holds a postgraduate degree in Solar Photovoltaic Energy from the Federal University of Viçosa and has extensive experience in sustainable projects. He is currently completing a Master's degree in Renewable Energy at FUNIBER, expected to graduate in September 2025. Recognized for his technical expertise and focus on innovation in the energy sector, he is dedicated to promoting efficient and sustainable solutions for the future.

Bárbara Rubim currently heads Bright Strategies, a consulting firm advising renewable energy businesses on their legal and regulatory structure. In that capacity, she has helped develop more than 230 MW in energy projects in the last three years alone, and more than 2,200 people have completed her in-company training or her Masterclass on Regulation and Business Models in Distributed Generation. In her career in the energy sector, she has acted in public administration as a consultant to the Brazilian Congress, and has worked in the third sector as a coordinator of Greenpeace's Renewable Energy campaign in Brazil, and in the private sector. In addition, she also serves as the current Vice-President of the Managing Board of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association) and is the Director of Energy at FIESP's Infrastructure Department. Bárbara is a lawyer with an MBA in Finance and Business Strategies from the Federal University of Uberlândia. She specializes in the regulation of the electricity sector.

Eduardo Tobias is the founder and Managing Partner of Watt Capital. He is a specialist in project investment analysis, project financing, and on mergers & acquisitions of renewable energy projects and assets in Brazil. He is a cofounder and currently the vice-coordinator of ABSOLAR's Green Hydrogen Working Group. Tobias is also a visiting Professor at FGV, teaching for its Power Sector Executive Program, and at Head Energia, as well as the author of the books 'Investment Analysis in Utility Scale PV Projects' (2021) and 'Investment Analysis in Bioenergy Greenfield Projects' (2015). He has a BSc. in Business Administration from FGV-EAESP and a Professional Master in Bioenergy from FGV-EESP.

Cristiano Lopes Saito is the Business Development and Sales Director for the Utilities sector at Aggreko Brazil. He brings extensive expertise in hybrid energy solutions, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and off-grid power applications. Cristiano leads innovative projects that deliver reliable and sustainable energy to remote areas, particularly in the Amazon region. He is a pioneer in developing business models that integrate resilience, sustainability, and economic viability. Additionally, Cristiano serves as a board member of ABSAE, the Brazilian Energy Storage Association. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Escola Politécnica, University of São Paulo (USP), and an MBA in International Business from Insper.

Sasha Sampaio é VP de Finanças Estruturadas na Lightsource BP, responsável por project finance e pelo desenvolvimento de soluções estratégicas que asseguram e potencializam a viabilidade econômico-financeira dos projetos renováveis locais. Com passagens por empresas como Brookfield Renewable Partners e EY (Ernst & Young), possui expertise em valuation, M&A e no desenho de estratégias de crescimento, com atuação maior no setor solar nos últimos 8 anos.

Executive with more than 18 years of experience dedicated to the fertilizer industry. He has worked in multinationals in the sector, in several management level positions in Brazil and abroad. Rodrigo managed several operations and led the implementation of excellence programs in fertilizer plants in many countries such as the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Colombia and Brazil, involving ammonia and nitrate production processes, as well as blending and distribution units. Rodrigo currently serves as Director of Operations & Business Development at Atlas Agro, a Swiss-based company that aims to lead the transition to low-carbon nitrogen fertilizers, produced from green hydrogen, globally. The first plant will be installed in Pacific Northwest region, in United States, and also has a project to implement the first green fertilizer plant in Brazil, located in Uberaba, Minas Gerais. Rodrigo is also a board member of Green Hydrogen Industry Association (ABIHV), one of the main institutions responsible for promoting the green hydrogen in the country. Rodrigo has a degree in Business Administration, in addition to 2 postgraduate courses, in Business Logistics and Production Engineering. Rodrigo also holds an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School, in United Kingdom.

Electrical engineer graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, with a specialization in economics and business (MBA) from the Federal University of São Carlos and a master's degree in energy from the Institute of Energy and Environment at the University of São Paulo. He is a specialist in surge protection at Embrastec and an electrical engineer at Lambda Consultoria Ltda. He has been working in the field of surge protection for over 20 years, specifying Surge Protection Devices (SPDs), drawing up technical standards and writing articles and books on the subject.

Rodrigo Lopes Sauaia is co-founder and CEO of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association), the national association representing Brazilian solar PV companies and professionals. He is co-founder and a governing board member of the GSC (Global Solar Council), a non-profit body representing regional and national solar associations on international issues. Rodrigo holds a PhD in Materials Engineering and Technology from PUC-RS (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul), a Master's degree in Renewable Energies from Loughborough University (UK), a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from USP (São Paulo University), and has collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institut für Solare Energiesysteme (Germany) and with ETH Zürich (Switzerland).

Michel Sednaoui is the founder and CEO of Liberdade Solar, na impact company that designs, builds, finances and operates smart microgrids for low income residences. He has deep expertise in energy finance, acquiring his professional experience with Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity and through local funds operating in the brazilian capital market. Prior to Liberdade Solar, Michel successfully founded and exited Plexo Solar, a distributed generation developer that contributed over 45 MW to Brazil's clean energy matrix.

Alexandre Siciliano Esposito is the Head of Department at BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank) responsible for leading the Energy Transition Division in charge of managing a portfolio of credit operations over USD 18 Billion, which includes project and corporate finance structures linked to Infrastructure Concessions and Sustainable Finance, blended finance schemes and co-financing mechanisms.

Master in Electrical Energy Systems (UFMG), Electrical Engineer and Electrotechnical Technician (CEFET/MG). Research & Development Analyst at Termotécnica Para-Raios. Author of several articles presented at congresses and published in national and international journals. Member of the CE 03:64.10 committee reviewing the ABNT NBR 5419 standard, working directly in the GT-9 (study of non-conventional collectors) and GT-11 (PDA for photovoltaic systems) working groups as a participant, and in the GT-8 (text formatting) as rapporteur. Member of the technical group of ABRARAIO - Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Para-raios, Aterramentos e Sistemas de Proteção.

Adriane Silva is a renowned expert in renewable energy project management and sustainable infrastructure finance, specializing in large-scale wind and solar power projects in Brazil. She leads private sector stakeholders and investors through the operational, regulatory, and environmental complexities of the clean energy transition, delivering impactful assets aligned with Brazil's sustainability goals. With a robust background in engineering and business, Adriane combines technical, financial, and strategic expertise to manage projects from development to execution and optimization. She has held leadership roles in risk assessment, project financing, and stakeholder engagement, and is recognized for her ability to integrate finance and operations to drive investment and accelerate clean energy adoption in emerging markets. Currently serving as a Board Member at ABHAV, Adriane shapes strategic initiatives to advance best practices, regulatory progress and development of the green hydrogen industry. She is an active participant in industry forums and publications.

Electrical Engineer from UFC (1979), master's degree from UnB (1983) and doctorate from UFU (2002). Retired as Associate Professor IV at the UFC, where he currently works as a volunteer professor at the PPGEE. He has experience in R&D with a focus on Electrical Machines, Automation and Industrial Energy Efficiency. He works on the following topics: Energy Planning, Energy Market, Electric Mobility, ISO 50001.

Maria Heloiza is an electrical engineer and a master's student in Production Engineering at UFSC in the field of electric mobility. She has been working in the sector since 2019, is a Market Research Analyst at movE Eletromobilidade, develops Research and Development projects related to electric vehicle charging technologies and is also responsible for the company's marketing.

Hélio Eiji Sueta, Electrical Engineer, holds a Master's and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (EPUSP). He is currently the Deputy Head of the Scientific Division of Energy Planning, Analysis, and Development at the Institute of Energy and Environment (IEE) of USP. He participates in standardization committees, currently serving as the secretary of CE 64.10 (Protection of Structures against Lightning) and as the Brazilian Member of IEC TC 81 - Protection against Lightning.

Electrical engineer graduated from the Federal University of Santa Catarina - UFSC, with a Master's and Doctorate from the Postgraduate Program in Energy at the Federal University of ABC - UFABC and a Post-Doctorate from the Postgraduate Program in Electrical Engineering at UFABC. He currently works as a Technical-Regulatory Specialist at the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association - ABSOLAR.

Guilherme Susteras is an electrical engineer with a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo. He holds a postgraduate degree in economics from the London School of Economics, a PhD in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Energy Systems Innovation Center at the University of São Paulo. He has over 25 years of experience in the electricity sector and, since 2016, has been a managing partner at Sun Mobi. Guilherme has been a board member of ABSOLAR since 2020, where he also coordinates the Distributed Generation Working Group.

CEO of GREENER, a Research and Investment Strategies company focused on Energy Transition. Since 2007, has been involved in structuring more competitive and sustainable businesses with a focus on the Storage, Distributed and Centralized Solar Energy chain. Member of the Board of Directors of ABSOLAR, Marcio is engineer from the Polytechnic School of USP - University of São Paulo - and an MBA from INSPER and has served as a professor in different postgraduate programs in topics related to energy and sustainability.

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Maurício Torres is a civil engineer and founder of Conceito Engenharia, a national reference in multidisciplinary projects with the application of BIM. He has over 15 years of experience leading technical teams, with more than 1,000 projects to his name, delivered across various sectors such as industry, infrastructure, and buildings. He is a postgraduate professor and a speaker at national technical events. In addition to being an engineer, he holds postgraduate degrees in BIM Management, Fire Engineering, Project Management, and Business Management. He was awarded the Outstanding Supplier Award at IMEC 2023 for his performance in engineering services.

Vice-President of the Board of Administrators of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association). Currently is managing Director for LATAM in Sunco Capital. 27+ years of experience in Brazilian and Latin American electric sectors, acting in Business Development and M&A in Renewables, regulatory affairs and commercialization. Graduation in Mechanical Engineering from UERJ (University from Rio de Janeiro State) and master in Corporate and Market Finance from IBMEC.

Ronald Upmann studied journalism and communication sciences at the Free University of Berlin (FU) and has been working in association management, strategy and communications for over 20 years. He has many years of experience in press relations and publishing, having gained experience at the online service platform AOL, an e-commerce start-up, a sports image press agency and several internet agencies long before the boom in internet communication. He has also been working for the BSW and its predecessor association, the UVS, since 2001 and therefore knows the development of the German solar industry, the market and its association like few other players. As part of development cooperation, Mr Upmann has worked on international development cooperation solar PV projects and initiatives on behalf of various organisations such as GIZ, German chamber and sequa, for example in India, South Africa, Namibia, Pakistan and Jordan. Mr Upmann's areas of expertise in international projects lie in quality assurance and association development and, policy advocacy & strategy.

Gustavo Vajda is the General Manager LATAM at Recurrent Energy. Gustavo played a key role in establishing Canadian Solar-now Recurrent Energy-as a market leader, with over 4 GWp in development and nearly 8 GWp in pipeline. He has 20 years of experience in energy project development and management, with previous leadership roles at Alstom Grid and CPFL Energia. Gustavo also serves on the Board of ABSOLAR, Brazil's leading PV solar association. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Energy Markets from Unicamp, along with MBAs in Finance and Project Management.

Dr. Roberto Valer is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Huawei Digital Power Brazil, responsible for technical leadership in Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications. Before joining Huawei, he was a researcher at renowned solar energy institutes, including the Institute of Energy and Environment of the University of São Paulo (IEE/USP - Brazil), the Centre for Renewable Energy at Engineering University of Peru. He holds a Ph.D. in Energy. Roberto has also contributed to the development of national technical standards and served as the rapporteur of ABNT NBR 16274, which establishes guidelines for photovoltaic commissioning in Brazil.

Renan Verli is the co-founder of VOX EPOWER, a company specializing in solutions for electric vehicle charging. With over 15 years of experience in electrical engineering and telecommunications, he leads the company's innovation and growth. His vision combines accessible technology, sustainability, and a simplified user experience. A strong advocate for electric mobility, he believes in the transition to renewable energy as the path to a sustainable future. Under his leadership, VOX EPOWER stands out in the industry with efficient and scalable solutions.

- Electrical Engineer (University of Karlsruhe, today KIT) - PhD in the field of modeling and development of control strategies for fuel cell systems (Fraunhofer ISE and University of Karlsruhe, today KIT) - Since 03/2024 Energy Storage Chief Expert at Huawei Nuremberg Research Center - From 2017 to 02/2024 Head of Department 'Electrical Energy Storage' and Coordinator of Business Unit 'Electrical Energy Storage' at Fraunhofer ISE - From 2011 to 2016 Head of Department 'PV Off-Grid Solutions and Battery System Technology' at Fraunhofer ISE - From 2005 to 2010 Head of Group 'Off-Grid Power Supply' - Until 02/2024 Contact Person for Battery Systems at Fraunhofer Battery Alliance - From 2021 to 02/2024 Spokesman of R&D Advisory Board of German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES) - From 2022 to 02/2024 Member of Steering Committee and Technical Advisor of Working Group 'Stationary Applications and Integration' of Batteries Europe / Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA)

An electrical engineer with an MBI in Electric Mobility and Renewable Energies, Ivangelo Vicente is the Project Coordinator for the Sustainable Energy Center (CES) at the CERTI Foundation. He has skills and competence in leading multidisciplinary teams, risk management, effective communication and project lifecycle management, applying knowledge of agile and traditional methodologies. He has worked on the development of ANEEL R&D projects in the areas of electric mobility, energy storage systems, renewable energies, microgrids, charging stations for electric vehicles and new business modeling for the energy sector. He is currently studying for an MBA in Project Management.

Markus Vlasits started as a consultant at McKinsey & Company in Germany and has been active in the solar PV industry for 17 years in several executive positions. In 2007-2009, he was Production Manager of crystallization and wafering at Q.Cells SE, Thalheim, Germany, where he reached a vice-presidential role in Sales Operations. Moving to Brazil in 2013, he started as CEO of Yingli Green Energy do Brasil. He teamed up with fellow executives to open Faro Energy, an investment company focusing on PV generation projects for commercial concerns, and was its Sales Director until 2018. In 2019, he was an independent consultant and helped start ABSOLAR's Energy Storage Workgroup. In 2020, founded NewCharge, an engineering company focused on energy storage projects for commercial clients in Brazil. He is also active as acts as a technical consultant and advisor for projects related to energy storage. In August 2023, he was elected president of board of directors of the Brazilian Association for Energy Storage Solutions (ABSAE). Markus also organizes energy storage events and conferences, and recently co-organized an energy storage conference panel for Intersolar South America 2021 in partnership with Solar Promotion.

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Dr. Florian Wessendorf is Managing Director of Solar Promotion GmbH and Solar Promotion International GmbH. He is responsible for the global conference program and exhibitions in North America, South America and India. He has deep expertise in the solar industry, and formerly served as Managing Director of Photovoltaic Equipment at VDMA, where he was responsible for strategic development, market research and technology scouting, advocacy and policy advice, events, PR and marketing.

Senior Business and Market Strategy Consultant at CELA, she has 9 years of experience in renewable energies, having worked with business development in the electricity sector, financial modeling of power plants and development of innovation and energy efficiency projects. At Atiaia Renováveis he was responsible for financial modeling for participation in regulated auctions for hydro and photovoltaic projects, as well as formatting business models for self-production of energy for Leasing and PIE by Equalization. At Energisa, she worked on the O&M of photovoltaic plants, energy efficiency projects and on innovation projects for the energy sector. She also has experience in analyzing anemometric data and dealing with pending issues with the EPE, experience acquired at Messtechnik. He has a degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from the Federal University of Pampa (Unipampa), with a sandwich period at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow - UK and an MBA in Energy Project Management from SENAI.