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Who approved the first large-scale battery energy storage project in Brazil?

Brazil’s National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) approved the first large-scale battery energy storage project in the Brazilian transmission system.

Could battery storage help large electricity consumers in Brazil?

Greener says that battery storage could help large electricity consumers in Brazil to cope with sharp differences between peak tariffs and off-peak tariffs. Batteries are already competitive for consumer energy storage in behind-the-meter applications in several Brazilian states.

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.

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.

Will Brazil's first large-scale battery be connected to the grid?

From pv magazine LatAm 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.

What will a battery system do for Brasilia's energy distribution substations?

The battery systems will be used as a backup for the utility’s 34 energy distribution substations in Brasilia, reported Electric Light and Power. The system will provide the utility’s substations with power for about 10 hours in the event of a power cut.