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Distributed Generation stands out in the Southeast, with 11 GW, and will be a central theme at the Brazilian Distributed Generation Congress in October.
A Distributed generation has seen significant growth in the Southeast region, reaching an installed capacity of 11 GW. This energy alternative has proven effective in providing energy security for families, especially in crisis situations such as blackouts. Interest in this modality should continue to grow, as it will become the main focus of the Brazilian Congress on Distributed Generation, which will take place in end of October.
The promising scenario of distributed generation involves not only reducing costs for the consumer, but also promoting sustainability, since this form of energy generation often uses renewable sources. This topic will be widely discussed at the event, reinforcing the importance of DG as a pillar in the country's energy transition. Technological evolution drives the adoption of more efficient and accessible systems, enabling more and more consumers to become producers of clean energy.
In Brazil, the Distributed Generation model, which allows energy generation to occur close to the point of consumption instead of relying on large power plants, has reached a significant milestone with over 33 GW of installed capacity. This growth includes almost 3 million consumer units in operation, according to data from the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL).
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Emergence and Expansion of Distributed Generation
The Southeast region, especially, is in full development, attracting a large part of the Investments and technological innovations that strengthen Distributed Generation. According to a recent survey by ANEEL, the region stands out with approximately 11 GW of installed potential. The state of São Paulo stands out in this race with 4,6 GW, closely followed by Minas Gerais, which has 4,2 GW. Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, with 1,2 GW and 845 kW, respectively, still have a lot to grow, but they are showing constant evolution in Distributed Generation initiatives.
Brazilian Congress on Distributed Generation: Fostering Knowledge and Development
Minas Gerais is preparing to host the Brazilian Congress on Distributed Generation (CBGD 2024), a highly relevant event in Latin America, which will take place on October 30th and 31st, at Expominas in Belo Horizonte. The holding of this event is driven by the recent blackouts in Brazil and the high potential of Distributed Generation in the southeast region, offering a great opportunity to discuss the Sustainable development, business opportunities and challenges for the sector. Organized by the FRG Mídias & Eventos Group, the congress will bring together the main companies and experts in the area to discuss trends, technological advances and market strategies in the context of Distributed Generation, which has been gaining ground in an expressive way.
In Belo Horizonte, for example, there are more than 12 consumer units already connected to DG, with an accumulated power of 116.194,17 kW, according to details from ANEEL. The residential segment leads the adoption, especially due to the use of solar energy systems. It is worth mentioning that the choice of Minas Gerais for the event is strategic, aiming to consolidate the production of clean energy in the region.
A Fair to Strengthen the Distributed Generation Market
Simultaneously with the congress, the 9th EXPOGD 2024 will take place on the same days. This event will feature more than 100 exhibitors, offering a unique platform for participants to explore the technologies developed in Distributed Generation and deepen their knowledge about investments and technological innovations in the sector. Business opportunities are enhanced, as the event serves as an exclusive showcase where the public can clarify doubts and interact directly with the developers and experts present. Thus, participants have the chance to broaden their understanding by exploring both the congress and the fair in parallel.
Not only in the Southeast, but other regions of Brazil are showing growth in their power generation capacity through Distributed Generation. For example, the South region already has 7,5 GW of installed capacity, followed by the Northeast with 6,5 GW, the Central-West has approximately 5,5 GW and the North around 2,4 GW. These data, according to ANEEL, demonstrate the relevance of Distributed Generation in the economic and environmental strengthening within the Brazilian energy market.
Advances and Opportunities in the Energy Market
Tiago Fraga, CEO of Grupo FRG Mídias & Eventos, emphasizes the importance of Distributed Generation in achieving sustainable development, providing important economic and environmental benefits for Brazil. 'CBGD and EXPOGD, which will enter their ninth edition in 2024, highlight a sector that has become more mature and expressive over the years, achieving high numbers and aiming to maintain this sharp growth'.
Over the past four years, there have been pertinent legal reforms that have promoted the advancement of the Distributed Generation sector. In this way, events such as CBGD play a fundamental role in disseminating quality information and in driving discussions about the future of energy in Brazil. 'We believe that CBGD and EXPOGD will act by presenting this new market model with renewable sources, expanding not only micro and mini generation, but also pointing to the Free energy market and its opportunities for integrators and other agents in the electricity sector', points out Fraga.
Furthermore, the energy storage emerges as a great opportunity in this new phase of energy production and consumption, with emphasis on isolated systems and zero grid. Thus, it is expected that these advances will continue to write the brilliant history of Distributed Generation in Brazil and Latin America. For more details, visit the event's official website: www.cbgd.com.br.
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