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The smarter E AWARD 2025: Applications Are Now Open

November 4, 2024

One award, five categories, 15 winners and an abundance of innovative and intelligent ideas, products, services and projects:

Speaker
Ángel Cancino, S&P Global

Market Analyst - Solar

Mexico

Ángel Cancino is a Market Analyst at S&P Global, part of the Clean Energy Technology team. He has experience in energy resource assessment and solar photovoltaic project analysis. His current research focuses on the solar photovoltaic market in Latin America including the identification of projects, regulatory framework, and drivers of renewable growth in the region. He holds a bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Science and Arts of Chiapas and a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy Systems, from the University of Edinburgh, in the United Kingdom.

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Abigail Ross Hopper, Solar Energy Industries Association

President & CEO

United States of America

Abigail Ross Hopper is the President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, the national trade organization for America's solar energy industries. She oversees all of SEIA's activities, including government affairs, research, communications, and industry leadership, and is focused on creating a marketplace where solar will constitute a significant percentage of America's energy generation. Before joining SEIA, Abby served as Director of the Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), Energy Advisor to Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, and Deputy General Counsel with the Maryland Public Service Commission. Before embarking on a career in public service, Abby spent nine years in private practice. Abby graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Law and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dartmouth College. She is the very proud mom of three children and loves to read and ride on her Peloton.

Speaker
Ronaldo Koloszuk, ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica

President of the Board

Brazil

Ronaldo Koloszuk is President of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association), 2nd Secretary Director of FIESP (Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo) and Commercial Director of Solar Group.

Speaker
Dr. Marcelo Almeida, University of Sao Paulo

Professor

Brazil

Marcelo P. Almeida holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Pará (2009) and a MSc. degree (2012) and a Dr. degree (2017) in Energy from the University of São Paulo. He is a Professor at the Institute of Energy and Environment of the University of São Paulo, with experience in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energies. He is an Associate Editor of the Brazilian Journal of Solar Energy (RBENS) in the area of Economics and Public Policy, a collaborator of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) and a member of the Board of the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (ABENS).

Speaker
Clinger Sousa Barros, Lemon Energia

Regulatory Specialist

Brazil

Clinger Barros is a Specialist Regulatory Lawyer, and has been working for at least ten years in various regulated sectors, focusing mainly on the Electricity Sector, providing consultancy services and litigating for major players. Since 2023, he has held the regulatory chair of climatech Lemon Energia, focusing regulatory activity on issues related to sustainability, renewable energies and digitalization of the electricity sector, assisting in the establishment of strategies and best regulatory practices for the business and in the interlocution and representation with the most diverse entities and public authorities.

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element1 - Powering Brazil's Green Hydrogen Movement

Press Release – Monday, May 27, 2024

São Paulo/Pforzheim, May 27, 2024: As Brazil carves out a significant role in the global energy landscape, its vast territory and abundant natural resources position it as a leading force in renewable, clean, and sustainable energy. Amidst this backdrop, the production of Green Hydrogen (H2V) is gaining momentum. For the first time, The smarter E South America 2024 introduces "Element1", a dedicated special exhibition spotlighting the high potential of green hydrogen in Brazil.

With a commitment to research and development, strategic partnerships within the industry, and the engagement of universities and institutions in projects that underscore their dedication to energy transition and decarbonization, Brazil is steadfast in its journey towards a green hydrogen economy. Leveraging the ability to produce renewable energy at exceptionally competitive prices and building on the success stories of large-scale solar and wind energy projects, green hydrogen initiatives are poised to attract national and international investments. “We are delighted to expand our portfolio of renewable energy exhibitions and conferences in South America. Element1 perfectly complements our established brands The smarter E, Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive and Eletrotec+EM-Power in Brazil” emphasizes Dr. Florian Wessendorf, Managing Director of Solar Promotion International.

For the first time, The smarter E South America 2024 introduces "Element1", a dedicated special exhibition spotlighting the high potential of green hydrogen in Brazil, as a prominent addition to its ees South America exhibition, which focuses on energy storage. The smarter E South America seamlessly blends exhibitions and conferences to drive the industry forward, equipping participants with cutting-edge insights and opportunities. By merging exhibitions and conferences, we cultivate an environment where industry stakeholders can collaborate, learn, and contribute to the collective progress of the renewable, energy storage and green hydrogen sector. The special exhibition element1 is dedicated to driving Brazil's green hydrogen leadership by providing a platform within The smarter E South America.

ees South America, LATAM’s key event for batteries & energy storage systems, takes place at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 27–29, 2024 as part of The smarter E South America and focuses on energy storage solutions suited to support and complement energy systems with increasing amounts of renewable energy sources and integrating prosumers and electrical vehicles.
The exhibition and conference offers the ideal opportunity to discuss the current status and strategic trends for the Latin American markets, as well as technology innovations and new business opportunities.

About The smarter E South America
By uniting four parallel exhibitions, The smarter E South America is LATAM’s largest platform for the new energy and mobility world. Following the vision of a renewable, decentralized and digital energy world and a sustainable mobility future, The smarter E South America takes a comprehensive approach by presenting cross-sector solutions and technologies. It creates opportunities to address all key areas across sectors and industries. Focusing on the interplay of power generation, storage, energy management and e-mobility, The smarter E South America brings together international stakeholders of the energy and mobility future from across the world’s most influential markets.
In 2023, The smarter E South America welcomed around 50,000 visitors and more than 530 national and international exhibitors that showcased their products.

The smarter E South America will take place at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 27–29, 2024 bringing together the following exhibitions:

  • Intersolar South America – LATAM's Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry
  • ees South America – LATAM’s Key Event for Batteries & Energy Storage Systems
  • Eletrotec+EM-Power South America – The Exhibition for Electrical Infrastructure and Energy Management
  • Power2Drive South America – The LATAM’s Key Exhibition and Conference for Charging Infrastructure and E-Mobility

Organizers: The smarter E South America is organized by Solar Promotion International GmbH, Pforzheim, Freiburg Management and Marketing International GmbH (FMMI) and Aranda Eventos & Congressos Ltda, São Paulo as the co-organizer.

The smarter E South America 2024
Date: August 27 -29, 2024
Exhibition times: 12:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
Conference times: 9:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Expo Center Norte – São Paulo – SP
For more information on The smarter E South America, please visit: www.ThesmarterE.com.br

Contact

Gioia Müller-Russo
Solar Promotion International GmbH
Tel. +49 7231 58598-218 | Fax +49 7231 58598-28
mueller-russo@solarpromotion.com

Press Contact:
Maria Abdalla
Aranda Eventos & Congressos Ltda
Tel. +55 11 3824-5300
Mobile +55 11 98303-8319
mariabdalla@arandaeventos.com.br

Press Agency:
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Genilson Alves – genilson@pimenta.com – Tel.: 11 98433-8087
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Tatiana Cantoni – taticantoni@pimenta.com – Tel.: 11 95210-2225

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Brazilian electricity mix solarizes significantly in 2022

January 09, 2023

Solar energy has experienced a strong boost in Brazil in 2022 – finishing the year with an installed capacity of 23,9 GW and thereby overtaking wind with 23,8 GW as the second largest electricity generation source.

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