Gustavo Pires da Ponte

Job Title: Power Generation Superintendence
Company: EPE
Country: Brazil

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.

August 27, 2025The Challenges of the Next Decade for the Brazilian Electric System: Capacity, Reliability and Cost

August 27, 2025Why Brazil Needs Large-Scale Storage in its Nationwide Grid

Sessions

Session

The Challenges of the Next Decade for the Brazilian Electric System: Capacity, Reliability and Cost

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 09:00 am - 10:30 am

2nd floor Cantareira 2

How can Brazil balance energy security, economic viability, and system resilience as renewable energy grows, weather extremes increase, and electricity demand rises? This panel will explore the three most critical factors—installed capacity, operational reliability, and fair tariffs— as the nation addresses its structural challenges through 2030.

Session

Why Brazil Needs Large-Scale Storage in its Nationwide Grid

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

2nd floor Cantareira 2

Large-scale storage could transform Brazil's National Interconnected System (SIN), providing steady power supply, lowering system costs, strengthening operational reliability, and better incorporating renewable energy. This panel will examine how battery storage can tackle multiple needs—from supporting capacity markets to managing short-term prices—while identifying the next steps for its adoption nationwide.