Defining the Next Era of Grid Flexibility and Energy Storage in Brazil
The Aurora Energy & Storage Summit Brazil 2026 marked the debut of Aurora Energy Research’s flagship Energy & Storage event in Latin America and took place on 1 September 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil’s financial and energy‑sector hub. The Summit brought together senior decision‑makers from across the power sector—including utilities, investors, developers, system operators, regulators, policymakers, and banks—to address the most pressing challenges shaping the next phase of Brazil’s energy transition.
Brazil’s power system is entering a new era. Rapid growth in variable renewable generation, rising curtailment risk, increasing operational complexity, and evolving market signals are shifting the focus from capacity expansion alone to grid resilience, system operability, and flexibility. In this context, energy storage is emerging as a strategic asset, supporting system reliability, enabling deeper renewable integration, and unlocking new sources of market value.
The Summit’s agenda was built around rigorous, data‑driven analysis from Aurora Energy Research and explores the key system and market questions facing Brazil today. Sessions examined system operability under high renewable penetration, the value of flexibility and storage across the power market, grid access and permitting constraints, procurement and market design, and the financing frameworks required to scale bankable investment. The programme combined expert‑led presentations, panel discussions, and structured networking to encourage informed debate and the critical testing of assumptions.
The Summit provided a high‑impact forum for strategic dialogue at a pivotal moment for Brazil’s power system. You can check out the 2026 highlights video below:
