With collaboration by Yvana Leitão
Topics such as financing, project construction, optimization OPEX and the latest technology trends in the solar energy sector will be just some of the highlights of the 3rd edition of Energyear Brazil.
The event will take place on the January 31st and February 1st, at the Sheraton WTC, located at Avenida das Nações Unidas, nº 12.559, in the Brooklin Novo neighborhood, in São Paulo.
The edition will be in a hybrid and in-person format and will feature more than 400 participants, more than 60 specialized lectures from the renewable sector, and 15 panels and presentations.
Among the names confirmed for this edition of the event are professionals such as Sandoval Feitosa, director of ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), in addition to representatives of ISA CTEEP; ONS (National Electrical System Operator), BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) and FGV (Getulio Vargas Foundation).
O Canal Solar will be present on the first day of the event to participate in the panel 'Innovation and Sustainability: Latest Trends in Solar Panels for the Brazilian Market'.
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Check the complete schedule:
January 31th:
08:30 – Opening
• Sandoval de Araujo Feitosa, General Director, ANEEL
09:00 – The energy transition as a driver of Brazil’s economic growth
• Paula Ferrareto Dalbello, Country Manager BRAZIL, EDP Renováveis
• Herbert Laier Jr, Country Director, Acciona Energía
• Bruno Riga, President, Enel Green Power Brasil
• Laura Porto, Renewables Director, Neoenergia
Moderator: Wagner Ferreira, Institutional and Legal Director, ABRADEE
09:55 – Innovation in solar technology: impact on Capex and performance of solar projects
• Felipe Corrêa, Product and Solution Manager, LONGi
• Ricardo Marchezini, Country Manager Brazil, Risen Energy
• José Nardi, FV/Bess/H2 Director, Ingeteam
• Gervano Pereira, Sr. Sales Manager Utility Brazil, Jinko Solar
• Marcondes Takeda, Products and Applications Manager, Prysmian Group
Moderator: Francisco Rosell, Business Development, Enertis Applus+
10:45- Transforming the construction of solar projects: a full collaboration of actors in the process
• Vanessa Menezes, Proposals & Sales | Business Development Manager, Elecnor
• Pasquale S, Garofani Tsingos, PV Unit Director, Brafer Solar
• Mauricio Xavier, Regional O&M Senior Manager LATAM, Recurrent Energy
• Irene Sultanum, Sr Business Development Manager – Brazil, Gamechange Solar
• Karmelo Lopez De Arbina, Director of International Strategy, MTECH Group
Moderator: Hilcer Caldi, Country Manager, SEYSES
11:35 – Maximizing solar performance: criteria for selecting structures and trackers
• Natasha Huang, Business Development, Axial
• Daniel Timm, Brazil Director of Applications Engineering, Array
• Ramon Gomes, Regional Director – Brazil, Valmont Solar
• Rodrigo Miranda, Brazil Sales Director, Soltec
• Felipe Tukamoto, Product Manager LAC, Trina Tracker
12:25 – Opex optimization in the life cycle management of solar projects
• Luis Marques, COO, Comerc Renew;
• Daniel Brunelli, Sales Director, Prescinto;
• Isaque Monteiro, Business Development Manager, GreenPowerMonitor
• Ana Carolina Mendes, Coordinator of Pre-Sales Engineering, Solis
Moderator: Guilherme Chrispim, Partner Director, S2 LATAM
13: 15 - Lunch
Sponsored by: Risen
14:45 – Innovation and sustainability: latest trends in solar panels for the Brazilian market
• Luiz Eduardo Sobreira, Country Manager Brazil, TONGWEI TW SOLAR;
• Emanuel Rholden, Commercial Director Brazil, GCL;
• Gabriel Magdalon, LATAM Utility Sales Director, JA SOLAR;
• Eduardo Gama, Country Manager Brazil, Astronergy;
• Matheus Rodrigues, Head of Product & Marketing LAC, Trina Solar;
Moderator: Ericka Araújo, Communication Leader, Canal Solar.
15:30 – Distributed generation in Brazil: an in-depth analysis of the consumption dynamics of the country’s peculiarities
• Andrey Oliveira, Director of Solutions (SOLAR & BESS) for the DG market in Brazil, Huawei;
• Thiago Guimarães, Key Account Manager, Goodwe;
• Sergio R Carvalho, Commercial Director Hopewind Brazil/LATAM, Hopewind;
• Fabio Gheraldini, Development Sales, Axial;
Moderator: Bárbara Rubim, CEO, Bright Strategies.
16:15 – Market and regulation of distributed generation in Brazil – challenges and opportunities on the energy horizon
• Rodolfo Molinari, Chief Business Officer, Órigo Energia;
• Marcelo Xavier, CEO, GreenYellow Brasil;
• Daniel Maia, President, Athon Energia;
• Frederico Araujo, CEO, DEODE ENERGIA;
• Matheus Cerutti, Head of Sales DG Brazil, Jinko Solar;
Moderator: Zilda Costa, Vice-president, ABGD.
17:00 – The commitment of states to the energy transition; development of promotional plans and policies
• João Paulo Braga, CEO, Agência Invest Minas
• Joaquim Caldas Rolim De Oliveira, Executive Secretary Industry, Secretariat for Economic Development State of Ceará
• Rodrigo Huguenin, Director of the Department of Energy, Secretariat of the Environment and Infrastructure – Government of RS]
Moderator: Guilherme Chrispim, Partner Director, S2 LATAM
Day 01/02
09:15 – Public policies and regulations necessary for the energy transition in Brazil
• Carlos Felipe Faria, Vice-President, ABGD
• Christian Cecchini, Regulatory Technical Specialist, ABSOLAR
• Elbia Gannoum, CEO, ABEEolica
• Markus Vlasits, President, ABSAE
• Paulo Arbex, Chairman of the Board, ABRAPCH
Moderator: Carlos Evangelista, President, ABGD
10:15 – Solar energy development: from strategic planning to successful project execution
• Bernardo Sacic, Director of New Business Development, AES Brasil
• Edmond Farhat, CEO, Rio Alto Energías Renovaveis
• Andrew Storfer, CEO, America Energia
Moderator: Bernardo Marangon, Partner, Exata Energia
11:05 – Financing strategies for the growth of solar energy in Brazil
• Victor Muñoz, Operating Partner – Latin America, Denham Capital Management
• Guilherme Arantes, Electric Energy Intelligence and Regulation Manager, BNDES
• Ana Fontes, Investment Officer, IFC
• Joao Paulo Barbosa, Business Manager for Large Companies, BDMG
Moderator: Eduardo Tobias Ruiz, Managing Partner, Watt Capital
12:00 – PPAS in Brazil: lessons learned, innovative strategies and singularities
• Ricardo Lee, Vice President – Project Finance Power Generation, Banco Santander
• Flavio de Souza, Commercial Director of Energy Solutions, CPFL Soluções
• Otávio Boccuzzi, Senior Originator, Statkraft
• Ana Carla Petti, Director of Regulatory and Institutional Affairs, Comerc Energia
• Ricardo Mendes, Origination Director, Atlas
Moderator: Marilia Rabassa, Head of Consulting Services, CELA
12:50 – Advances and challenges in Brazil’s energy infrastructure: a view from interconnection to distribution
• Marcelo Prais, Director (IT Department, Agent Relations and Regulatory Affairs), ONS
• Alessandra Amaral, Executive Director, ADELAT
• Dayron Urrego, Project Director, ISA CTEEP
• Rafael Nogueira, Deputy Manager of Strategic Planning, State Grid
Moderator: Gustavo de Marchi, Legal Consultant, FGV
13: 40 - Lunch
15:15 – Batteries and More: Exploring Solar Storage Technologies in Brazil
• Roberto Valer, Director of Solutions (SOLAR & BESS) for the Utility market in Brazil, Huawei
• Cristiano Piroli, Power Electronics Director, Canadian Solar
• Raul Beck, Electronic Engineer, CPqD
Moderator: Marcelo Santos, Co-Founder & Advisor, ABSAE
16:05 – Towards an Efficient Energy System: Hybridization and Storage in Renewable Projects
• Rogerio Costa, Sales Manager Brazil and BESS Specialist LATAM, TBEA
• Zilda Costa, Vice President, ABGD
• Vinicius Prado, Regulatory Technical Specialist, ABSOLAR
• Flávio Rosa, General Director Brazil, Barlovento
Moderator: Aurelio Souza, Founder and General Manager, NSI ENERGIA
