Introduction to the Brasilia Co-Storage Energy Storage Project

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.

What is Brazil's largest battery storage project?

Further details about Brazil’s largest battery storage project to date have been revealed including its integrators and equipment providers. The inauguration of the 30MW/60MWh system took place last year, on the networks of transmission system operator (TSO) ISO CTEEP, as reported by Energy-Storage.news in November.

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.

How can Brazil expand the share of renewable sources?

“One way to expand the share of renewable sources in Brazil’s power generation mix is by giving them greater predictability. A non-dispatchable, non-predictable renewable source, when combined with a storage system, becomes dispatchable, that is, more widely used by the national system operator.

Is ESS a viable technology in Brazil?

Despite the benefits brought by ESS, the technology still has limited investment and application in Brazil. The financial viability of ESS, in the current Brazilian regulatory framework, is unlikely.

How do energy contracts work in Brazil?

Another point that needs to be defined is the type of contract to be assumed in the energy storage market. Nowadays, the most used way of energy contracting in Brazil is regulated market auctions, considering the lowest tariff criterion.