The Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions gathered executives to debate applications that could solve systemic challenges facing the Brazilian electricity sector. The issue, they argue, goes beyond a “BESS vs. thermal or renewables vs. energy security” debate, but involves finding the best combination of security, price, ‘renewability’, and flexibility.
May 23, 2026
From ESS News
Battery storage is a consolidated technology globally, with volumes that already exceed the installed capacity of pumped hydro. However, while the world is expected to install around 300 GW of storage by 2026, Brazil is only expected to surpass the 1 GW mark.
The technology’s role in modernizing electrical systems was debated at a recent webinar organized by the Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions (Absae). The discussion arrives as expectation mounts for a dedicated storage auction in Brazil, alongside ongoing debates regarding the planned contracting of 16.5 GW of thermal plants to provide system capacity.
