André Perim

Brazil's electricity industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the expansion of renewable energy, technological modernisation, and legal and regulatory changes across the market. Despite economic and structural challenges, the country is moving towards a cleaner, more resilient, and more integrated electricity matrix. This panel will bring together experts to discuss the current landscape and outlook for the industry, public policies, planning, investment, and supply reliability, offering a strategic analysis of the future directions of Brazil's electricity industry in the coming years.

This session will explore how utility-scale battery energy storage systems can contribute to the security, flexibility, and efficiency of Brazil's Interconnected Power System. The panel will address the role of BESS in system expansion planning, capacity auctions, ancillary services, and the integration of variable renewable energy sources. The discussion will bring together perspectives from policymakers, energy planners, and market participants, focusing on the regulatory and commercial challenges involved in deploying large-scale storage projects in Brazil.