How will battery energy storage solutions help Brazil?

The research, development and piloting of battery energy storage solutions is expected to help Brazil identify a strategy to grow the energy storage market and improve its renewable energy portfolio, reduce carbon emissions and secure its energy supply.

Why is energy storage so popular in Brazil?

So far, energy storage has been mostly used for small-scale off-grid applications, however, things are about to change. Brazilian customers, like those in other countries, are taking advantage of the increasing competitiveness of energy storage equipment, which is mainly due to rapidly falling battery prices.

Could battery storage help Brazil's electricity consumers cope with tariffs?

At pv magazine since June 2021, she writes about business, policies and technologies for solar energy in the country. Greener says that battery storage could help large electricity consumers in Brazil to cope with sharp differences between peak tariffs and off-peak tariffs.

Is South America lagging behind in battery energy storage?

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. The majority of initiatives deployed so far are in the research and development and piloting phases.

What is Brazil's first large-scale battery?

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. The company said the battery spans approximately 5,000 square meters and relies on 180 lithium battery modules made by an undisclosed manufacturer in China.

Which distributors have the best battery storage rates in Rio Grande do Norte?

In addition to the distributors in Pará and Rio Grande do Norte, other distributors such as Coelba (BA), Enel RJ and EMS (MS) have peak and off-peak rates with differences above BRL 3,000/MWh. Battery storage is seen as a way to diversify for companies that already operate in the solar sector.