Fabio Kenji Taniguchi

Job Title: Senior Researcher
Company: CPQD
Country: Brazil

Fabio Kenji Taniguchi is an Electrical Engineer holding a Master's from UNICAMP, with MBAs in Project Management (USP) and Solutions Architecture (PUC Minas). With over a decade of experience in R&D&I for the power sector, he is currently a Senior R&D Researcher at CPqD, leading complex projects in emerging technologies such as Smart Grids, Renewable Energy, and Electromobility. Previously, he excelled in Global Strategy and Innovation at EDP, mapping high-potential opportunities, bridging global innovation ecosystems, and acting as a Mission Lead for international initiatives. His career effectively combines deep technical expertise, business development, and leadership in the energy transition.

August 27, 2026Large Consumers, Data Centers, and Telecom: How Energy Storage is Used in Energy-Intensive Sectors

Sessions

Session

Large Consumers, Data Centers, and Telecom: How Energy Storage is Used in Energy-Intensive Sectors

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:00am–10:30am

2nd floor Cantareira 2

Energy-intensive sectors are increasingly seeking solutions to reduce costs, enhance reliability, and ensure greater predictability in electricity supply. This session will discuss how battery energy storage systems can be used by large consumers, data centres, telecommunications companies, and self-generation projects. The panel will address sizing criteria, actual use cases, economic and operational benefits, and the challenges of integrating BESS into the energy strategies of businesses that depend on continuous, secure, and competitive power supplies.