Roberto Brandão

Job Title: Researcher and Coordinator
Company: Gesel-UFRJ

: 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.

August 27, 2025Spillage of Renewable Sources - The Relevance of Storage to Address One of the Main Dilemmas of the Brazilian Energy Transition

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.