André Perim

Job Title: Director of the Department of Planning and Power Generation Permits
Company: MME - Ministry of Mines and Energy
Country: Brazil

André Perim holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Espírito Santo and is a federal civil servant in the Infrastructure Analyst career track, with extensive experience in the Brazilian electricity sector. He has worked at the Ministry of Mines and Energy since 2012, where he currently serves as Director of Planning and Concessions for Electric Power Generation.

August 25, 2026MME Priorities for the Brazilian Electricity Sector

August 26, 2026Title to be announced

August 26, 2026Panel Discussion

South America’s Hot Spot for Batteries and Energy Storage Systems

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Sessions

Session

Strategic Overview of the Transformation of Brazil's Electricity Industry

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:00pm–3:30pm

2nd floor Cantareira 3-5

Brazil's electricity industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the expansion of renewable energy, technological modernisation, and legal and regulatory changes across the market. Despite economic and structural challenges, the country is moving towards a cleaner, more resilient, and more integrated electricity matrix. This panel will bring together experts to discuss the current landscape and outlook for the industry, public policies, planning, investment, and supply reliability, offering a strategic analysis of the future directions of Brazil's electricity industry in the coming years.This conference session is sponsored by Petrobras, Platinum Sponsor.

Session

Flexibility, Capacity, and Ancillary Services: The Role of Utility-Scale BESS in Brazil's Interconnected Power System (SIN)

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 9:00am–10:30am

2nd floor Cantareira 2

This session will explore how utility-scale battery energy storage systems can contribute to the security, flexibility, and efficiency of Brazil's Interconnected Power System. The panel will address the role of BESS in system expansion planning, capacity auctions, ancillary services, and the integration of variable renewable energy sources. The discussion will bring together perspectives from policymakers, energy planners, and market participants, focusing on the regulatory and commercial challenges involved in deploying large-scale storage projects in Brazil.