Brazil north bridge energy storage

What is Brazil's first large-scale energy storage system?

Brazil launched on Thursday its first large-scale energy storage system with a total capacity of 30 MW, power sector regulator Aneel announced.

Does Brazil have a battery energy storage system?

Not much in terms of full or mass scale deployment of battery energy storage systems in Brazil has been done. The South American country is one of the many developing countries lagging behind in terms of the rollout of utility-scale battery energy storage systems.

Can Utility-scale energy storage systems be used in Brazil?

Such challenges are minimized by the incorporation of utility-scale energy storage systems (ESS), providing flexibility and reliability to the electrical system. Despite the benefits brought by ESS, the technology still has limited investment and application in Brazil.

Will Brazil's first large-scale battery be connected to the grid?

From pv magazine LatAm Brazil’s transmission system operator, ISA CTEEP, has announced that the country's first large-scale battery has been connected to the grid at one of its electrical substations in Sao Paulo.

Does Brazil need energy storage regulations?

Specifically for Brazil, as shown in the results, there is no resolution that specifically addresses energy storage, even though some regulations currently in force may indirectly influence the adoption of ESS technologies, such as regulations for electric vehicles, differentiated hourly tariffs, among others.

Will Brazilian batteries compete in energy auctions in 2024?

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. The Brazilian government plans to include batteries and other forms of energy storage to compete in energy auctions which are set to happen in the first half of 2024, an official from the Mines and Energy Ministry told Reuters.