ABSAE has confirmed its participation in Energy Summit 2026, taking place from June 23 to 25 at Marina da Glória in Rio de Janeiro. The association will be represented by Fabio Monteiro Lima, who will give a presentation on the legal framework and the barriers that still hinder the entry of energy storage solutions into the Brazilian power system. The association's presence places batteries and other storage technologies on one of the most visible stages of the country's energy innovation calendar.
What ABSAE will bring to the debate
The association's participation has a regulatory focus. The goal is to discuss which regulatory, technological and structural advances Brazil needs to consolidate so that storage stops being a promise and becomes an effective part of power sector planning and operation.
In the view of ABSAE's representative, storage is likely to establish itself as one of the foundations of the power system's transformation in the coming years. He describes the current moment as decisive for organizing this market in the country, with rules capable of encouraging innovation, strengthening energy security and facilitating the integration of renewable sources.
It is worth remembering what is at stake when it comes to a legal framework. Battery energy storage systems, known as BESS, can operate in several ways: storing energy when there is a surplus and releasing it when demand rises, providing grid support services or reducing renewable generation curtailment. Without clear definitions on how these assets are classified, remunerated and connected, investors and developers face uncertainty when structuring projects.
The Energy Summit 2026 format
The event is organized in partnership with MIT, curated by MIT Technology Review Brasil, and is presented by the organizers as the largest MIT gathering in the world. The program brings together executives, investors, researchers, startups and government representatives, both Brazilian and foreign.
New features of this edition include:
- Energy Summit Expo: an area divided into thematic districts designed to generate business and partnerships;
- Startup Village: a space dedicated to early-stage companies;
- Science Village: an environment focused on research and science;
- Matchmaking Arena: a structure to bring together companies with complementary business interests.
In addition, the agenda includes panels, immersive experiences and areas reserved for strategic connections.
Storage as a central theme
Hudson Mendonça, CEO of Energy Summit, believes storage is no longer seen as an accessory resource. According to him, the technology now holds a prominent position in discussions on energy security, grid modernization and renewable growth, and ABSAE's presence helps deepen this discussion within the event.
The organizer's view reinforces a shift in perception: the battery debate has moved beyond a narrow technical field and now engages directly with energy policy and investment issues.
What changes in practice for those working with BESS
The event does not change rules on its own, but it offers a gauge of the regulatory debate and a relevant business environment for the storage supply chain in Brazil:
- Developers: ABSAE's talk on the legal framework is an opportunity to understand which regulatory issues the sector considers priorities and how this may affect the viability of future projects.
- EPCs: the thematic districts and the Matchmaking Arena can help connect those who build projects with those structuring project portfolios.
- Manufacturers: the presence of investors and business leaders creates room to present technologies and track expected market demand.
- Suppliers and startups: the Startup Village and the Science Village create showcases for software, asset management and innovation solutions applied to storage.
For those working on BESS deployment, following this kind of discussion helps anticipate regulatory trends and plan business decisions with greater confidence, while the country is still defining the foundations of its storage market.
Original source: ABSAE — A ABSAE estará presente no Energy Summit 2026