Seminars
08:00 - 09:00
Networking & Refreshments
08:00 - 09:00
Registration & Refreshments
08:30 - 09:30
Morning Refreshments & Networking
08:30 - 09:30
Networking & Refreshments
08:30 - 09:30
Refreshments & Networking
08:30 - 09:00
Registration & Refreshments
09:00 - 09:05
Opening Remarks and Welcome
09:00 - 09:05
Welcome & Opening Address from the Chair
Speaker
Ana Lía Rojas Directora Ejecutiva - Asociación Chilena de Energías Renovables y Almacenamiento (ACERA)
09:00 - 09:10
Welcome and Opening Address from the Chair
09:05 - 09:20
Keynote Address from the Ministry of Energy Chile
With regulation for energy storage going from strength to strength in Chile, the country is setting the precedent for the rest of the region. Hear from the Ministry of Energy […]
Speaker
Alex Santander Jefe División de Políticas y Estudios - Ministerio de Energía de Chile
09:05 - 09:20
Public Policies & Opportunities in Chile’s Energy Storage Development
With regulations for energy storage continuing to go from strength to strength in Chile, the future is bright for this market. Join us for this keynote from the Ministry of […]
Speaker
Diego Pardow Lorenzo Minister of Energy - Ministerio de Energía
09:10 - 09:30
Keynote Address: What Makes Latin America Such a Unique Energy Market?
As a region, Latin America is already leading the way in terms of offering bright prospects for the future of renewable energy and a cleaner electricity system. With a record […]
09:20 - 09:40
Market Overview and Update on Energy Storage in Chile
What is the current status of next year’s auction in Chile and the large-scale tender for 5,400 GWh of capacity? Why does Chile need an auction so urgently and what […]
Speaker
Juan Carlos Olmedo Presidente del Consejo Ejecutivo - Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional
09:20 - 09:35
The Revolution of Renewable Energy & Energy Storage
Speaker
- Ana Lía Rojas Directora Ejecutiva - Asociación Chilena de Energías Renovables y Almacenamiento (ACERA)
09:30 - 10:15
Leader’s Panel: Re-Framing the Role of Storage in the Latin American Energy Landscape
This panel will bring together industry leaders in the renewables and storage space, to talk about the challenges and bottlenecks that regional markets in LATAM face when it comes to […]
09:30 - 09:45
Opening Remarks from the Chair
Speaker
Francisco Irarrazaval Socio - CEPD Abogados
09:30 - 09:45
Welcome Address
Speaker
Daniela Gonzalez Executive Director and Partner - Domo Legal
09:30 - 09:45
Welcome Back from the Chair
09:35 - 10:15
Regulation & Policy: Defining the Path for Energy Storage Growth in Latin America
Regulation and policy changes are fundamental to a thriving and profitable energy market, where a stable framework exists and can be seen to encourage deployment of renewable energy sources. Chile […]
Moderator
- Daniela Gonzalez Executive Director and Partner - Domo Legal
Speakers
Gonzalo Menares Director Comercial y de Asuntos Regulatorios - Aediles
Carlos Leon Head of Regulatory Affairs - Inkia Energy Peru
Danilo Zurita Jefe del Departamento Eléctrico - Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE)
Rosana Carrasco Vidal Jefa de Regulación - Transelec S.A.
Matías Cox Director Ejecutivo - Generadoras Pequeñas y Medianas A.G. (GPM)
Paola Hartung Martínez Regulatory Affairs Director - AES Andes
09:40 - 10:00
Perspectives for Electrification and Consumption of Renewable Energy in Chile
What does the landscape for electrification look like in Chile, what renewable energy trends are we seeing come to the fore as the country strives to hit 100% renewables by […]
Speaker
- Ana Lía Rojas Directora Ejecutiva - Asociación Chilena de Energías Renovables y Almacenamiento (ACERA)
09:45 - 10:45
La Asociación de Mujeres en Energía Networking Morning
We are seeing a movement across Latin America which aims to give women in energy a louder voice, support their growth and diversify representation in the industry. […]
Speaker
- Daniela Gonzalez Executive Director and Partner - Domo Legal
09:45 - 10:00
Opening Keynote Presentation
09:45 - 10:25
The Big Debate: Fulfilling the Ley de Transición Energética
What will it take for Chile to reach its renewable energy goals? Is the ‘norma de capacidad’ enough of a driver for the Chilean energy storage market? With costs increasing […]
Moderator
Daniel Salazar Socio Director - energiE
Speakers
María José Ugalde Country Manager, Chile - G-Advisory
Vicente Walker Regional Head - TrinaStorage LAC
Danilo Jara Director de Regulación y Políticas Públicas - Asociación Chilena de Energía Solar A.G. (ACESOL)
10:00 - 10:45
Keynote Panel: What Action is Needed from Regional Governments to Facilitate the Rollout of Energy Storage?
This keynote panel will set the scene across the region, discussing the role of regional governments and how they are leading the charge for the transition in Latin America. Join […]
Moderator
- Daniel Salazar Socio Director - energiE
Speakers
- Daniela Gonzalez Executive Director and Partner - Domo Legal
John Price Energy Practice Co-Director - Americas Market Intelligence
Claudia Carrasco Gerenta de Regulacion e Ingresos - Transelec S.A
10:00 - 10:45
Regulatory Roadblocks in Chile: The Path to Consolidating Assets
With no clear path to guaranteed capacity payments in Chile post-2034, what regulatory clarity does the industry need to ensure continued investment and growth in the energy storage sector? What […]
10:15 - 10:30
Presentation Reserved for Sponsor
10:15 - 10:35
Versatile Expert in Clean Power: +3GWh in LATAM with Power Titan Sungrow Solutions
Speaker
Joselyn Gonzalez Key Account Manager - Sungrow LATAM
10:25 - 10:45
An Investor’s Perspective of Energy Storage in Latin America
Speaker
Ramón Alberto León Candela Director Corporativo de Negocios - ISA Interconexión Eléctrica
10:30 - 11:15
Growing the Gigawatts: How Can Batteries Bring Projects Back Online?
One of the most severe and widespread problems facing renewable asset owners across the region is curtailment, which is particularly pronounced in Northern Chile, and which many attribute as the […]
10:35 - 11:15
Making BESS Bankable: The Next Step for Energy Storage Growth
The recently passed Supreme Decree 70 (DS 70) outlines significant changes in the recognition and compensation of energy storage projects in Chile and is expected to spur on deployment for […]
Moderator
Teresita Vial Villalobos Directora, Área de Energía y Proyectos - ACU Abogados
Speakers
Alfredo Solar General Manager, Southern Cone - Atlas Renewable Energy
Marcelo Lando Vice President, Strategic Growth - Fluence Energy
Corrie Kutkey Senior Director of Business Development - Fractal EMS
David Velasco Head of Project & Structured Finance, Chile - SMBC
10:45 - 11:05
Boosting Your Hybrid PV and Storage Plant’s Value: Inverter Technology Options with DC and AC Coupling Configurations
This presentation will explore the opportunities and benefits of DC and AC coupling in energy storage, focusing on inverter applications. Learn how SMA solutions can boost flexibility, improve system performance, […]
Speaker
Franco Chiarella Senior Application Engineer – Large Scale Storage - SMA
10:45 - 11:05
Challenges and Opportunities of Energy Storage in Chile
Hear from leaders in the Latin American energy world, AES and Fluence, as they share their view on the evolution of energy storage in Chile along with future visions for […]
Speaker
Javier Dib CEO - AES Andes
10:45 - 11:35
Keynote Panel: A Financier and Investor Perspective: What Makes a Good Energy Storage Project in Latin America?
What do financiers need to see before committing their dollars to a project? Making the business case stack up – co-located or standalone? Who are the potential lenders in the […]
Moderator
Drew Lebowitz Managing Director - PowerSwitch
Speakers
Claudia Valdés Florenzano Investment Management Lead Officer - IDB Invest
Tonci Bakovic Chief Energy Specialist - IFC | World Bank Group
Juan Carlos Badillo Managing Partner - AtZ Investment Partners
10:45 - 11:00
Presentation Reserved for Sponsor
11:00 - 11:45
Networking & Refreshment Break
11:05 - 11:40
Morning Networking Break
11:05 - 11:25
The Role of Energy Storage in the Grids of Tomorrow
Alfredo will look at the challenges grids are facing with ever-increasing penetration of renewables, both in general (ww) and specifically in Chile. He will then depict the solutions offered by […]
Speaker
Alfredo Carrasco Sales Manager, Americas - Energy Storage Systems - SAFT
11:15 - 11:45
Networking Break & Refreshments
11:15 - 11:35
Safeguarding Success: Avoiding Project Pitfalls with Execution Best Practices
Speaker
Daniel Chacon Sales Director, LATAM - Fluence
11:25 - 12:00
Morning Networking Break
11:35 - 12:00
Descarbonización y Descongestión de Red a través de Una Mejora en la Modelización de la Expansión de Capacidad del Sistema Eléctrico por Soluciones de Almacenamiento de Energía (AE)
La naturaleza climática de las fuentes de energía renovable variable (FERV), sus desafíos operativos y de planificación en la red eléctrica Tecnologías de AE pueden proporcionar gran parte de la […]
Speaker
Giorgio Saint Seigne CEO - YOU.ON Energy
11:35 - 12:00
Morning Networking Break
11:40 - 12:30
Keynote Panel: A Renewable Future for Latin America
The urgency of climate change means a shift in focus from hydropower to widespread renewable energy generation, and Latin America has an abundance of resources which it can take advantage […]
Moderator
Eduardo Tabbush Co-Founder - Flexen Global
Speakers
Diego Fernando Pedraza WEG Automation – Digital Systems Director - WEG- Daniel Chacon Sales Director, LATAM - Fluence
Francisco Muñoz Director de Estudios - Generadoras de Chile
Paulo Torres Head of Business Development - Renewables GBU - ENGIE Chile
11:45 - 12:30
Capturing Value from the Chilean Market: Pricing, PMGDs and Projections
As Chile continues its upward trajectory to becoming a leading energy storage market globally, find out how owners and operators are planning to harness a lucrative combination of arbitrage, capacity […]
11:45 - 12:00
Presentation Reserved for Sponsor
12:00 - 12:40
Consolidating Batteries: What’s on the Horizon for Energy Storage in Chile?
How is the industry reacting to regulatory changes and developments in Chile, which have been widespread and long-awaited for many stakeholders? What more needs to happen in the future to […]
Moderator
Ana Barillas Managing Director, Iberia and LATAM - Aurora Energy Research
Speakers
César Sáenz Utility & ESS Manager - Sungrow LATAM- Paulo Torres Head of Business Development - Renewables GBU - ENGIE Chile
Bernhard Stohr Head of Growth, Chile - Sonnedix
Javier Bustos Salvagno Executive Director - Asociación de Clientes Eléctricos No Regulados (ACENOR)
12:00 - 12:20
Empowering Chile’s Green Energy Transition: The Role of Advanced Energy Storage Solutions
Speaker
Michael Koller Director, Global Solutions BESS - Envision Energy
12:00 - 12:45
Leveraging LATAM’s Resources: Energy Storage, Supply Chain and Sustainability
Rich in wind, solar, and other natural resources, Latin America has the potential to be a global leader in renewable energy. With the global battery supply chain coming in sharper […]
12:00 - 12:20
Stability Services: A New Revenue Stream – Global Experience and Technical Insights
Experience from other markets on business models Large-scale grid forming and stability services which are needed for 100% clean energy
Speaker
Aaron Gerdemann Senior Business Development Manager - SMA
12:20 - 13:00
Financing Storage Projects: An Investor’s Appetite
The other side of the bankability coin is financing storage projects. What is the current financing landscape for energy storage in Latin American countries, and how willing are investors to […]
Moderator
- Eduardo Tabbush Co-Founder - Flexen Global
Speakers
Maria Florencia Attademo-Hirt Representant of IDB, Chile - Inter-American Development Bank Group (IADB)
Fernando Cubillos Managing Director, New Investments - CAF Development Bank
Andres Garcia Novel Chief Investment Officer, Global Lead, Energy Networks & Infrastructure - IFC, World Bank- Juan Carlos Badillo Managing Partner - AtZ Investment Partners
12:20 - 13:00
Why is Storage as a Transmission Asset Such an Attractive Prospect for Developers in Latin America?
At a system-level, is storage best placed to play the most efficient role in balancing the system? What are the key flexible benefits that storage can bring to the table? […]
Moderator
Javier Tapia Director Ejecutivo - Asociación de Transmisores de Chile
Speakers
David Pascualy Vice President, Worldwide Sales - Ampt
Daniel Rosende Managing Director, Latin America - SMA
Erick Zbinden Gerente de Planificación y Desarrollo de la Red - Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional- Rosana Carrasco Vidal Jefa de Regulación - Transelec S.A.
12:30 - 13:00
Merging with Mines: Ongoing Operations and the Role of BESS
With the mining sector playing a fundamental role in Latin America, how will the needs of mining industry affect future BESS deployment and power demand? This fireside chat will bring […]
12:30 - 12:50
Optimizing Your Energy Storage Project – Development Through Operations
Tools and resources to support sizing, operation, analytics and optimization Selecting equipment Operating an energy storage asset Augmentation – overview on methods and the associated benefits and considerations of each
12:40 - 13:20
Breaking Barriers: The Resounding Issues for Developers
One of the biggest issues for developers in Latin America is the bankability and financing piece for energy storage. What are the other big issues for developers in Latin America? […]
Moderator
Diego Peña Partner - DLA Piper
Speakers
Adio Stefoni Country Manager, Chile - Luminous Energy
Alejandra Corredor Ruiz Director of Project Development, Colombia - Ib Vogt
Eduardo Morice Socio Director - Sphera Energy SpA
Manuel Pavon Managing Director, South America - FRV
Mario Gomez Business Development Director, Chile - X-Elio
12:40 - 13:00
Presentation Reserved for Sponsor
If you are interested in giving a presentation or case study, please get in touch with Daniel White, dwhite@solarmedia.co.uk for more information.
12:45 - 13:00
12:50 - 13:30
Chile: Latin America’s Frontier for Energy Storage
As Latin America’s front runner, Chile has aggressive renewable energy goals, targeting 100% renewables in its electricity sector by 2050 and at least 60% by 2035. Energy storage will be […]
Moderator
- Teresita Vial Villalobos Directora, Área de Energía y Proyectos - ACU Abogados
Speakers
Illia Stifel Hybrids Manager, LATAM - Aggreko
Francesco Oppici Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer - Energy Dome- Bernhard Stohr Head of Growth, Chile - Sonnedix
13:00 - 13:20
Introducing TrinaStorage: A Locally Based Partner for your BESS Projects
Speaker
Luciano Silva Product and Engineering Manager - TrinaStorage LAC
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch & Networking
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch & Networking
13:00 - 14:15
Lunch and Networking
13:20 - 14:40
Lunch and Networking
13:20 - 13:35
The Impact of the Future Grids Alliance on Latin America
The Future Grids Alliance is an IFC-led initiative designed to support emerging market utilities and ensure universal access to energy. What new and innovative financial products are available for energy […]
Speaker
- Andres Garcia Novel Chief Investment Officer, Global Lead, Energy Networks & Infrastructure - IFC, World Bank
13:30 - 14:45
Lunch and Networking
13:35 - 14:35
Lunch & Networking
14:00 - 14:45
Building Brazil’s Battery Portfolio: What Happens Next?
Brazil leads the region in combined capacity with a total of 26.9 GW of solar and wind. A historically small storage industry, now due for growth due to capacity reserve […]
14:00 - 14:45
How Strong is the Business Case for Standalone Energy Storage in Chile?
With the vast majority of projects in Chile being co-located with solar PV, what is the next step to enabling and incentivizing the buildout of standalone energy storage? Getting around […]
14:00 - 14:15
Presentation Reserved for Sponsor
14:15 - 15:00
Overcoming Transmission Bottlenecks: The Big Challenge for BESS
One big challenge in Latin America is transmission – and energy storage is one of the best-known solutions for this problem. In this Ask-Me-Anything session, we bring together some of […]
14:15 - 14:35
Thinking Globally and Acting Locally on Energy Storage: The Importance of a Strong Local Supplier
Speaker
Ricardo Estefano Rosa Head of BESS Business - WEG
14:35 - 15:15
A Deep-Dive into LDES Opportunities
This session will further explore the landscape and opportunity for long-duration energy storage in Latin America. What success stories for LDES technologies have already emerged in the region?
Moderator
Cristián Sépulveda Director Ejecutivo - Asociación de Concentración Solar de Potencia (ACSP)
Speakers
Mohammad Hoda Director of Energy Storage - Honeywell
Ernesto Heyer Guerrero Director de Desarrollo, LATAM - Energy Dome
14:35 - 15:00
Storage Success Stories – Invenergy’s La Toba Energy Storage Project
Gain first-hand insight from developers with operational storage projects in the region. What does it take to develop and operate a storage project in the region? Jonathan will share learnings […]
Speaker
Jonathan Pinzon Senior Vice President, International Regulatory & Government Affairs - Invenergy LLC
14:40 - 15:00
BESS Cyber Security Concerns and Mitigation Strategies
Speaker
Daniel Crotzer CEO - Fractal EMS
14:45 - 15:05
Case Study: Powering LATAM’s Largest Solar+Storage Power Plant
The power management system plays a key role in the design, operation, and economics of a PV+Storage power plant. As part of a multi-year initiative in Chile to supply dispatchable […]
Speakers
Salvador Rodriguez Chief Commercial Officer - eks Energy- David Pascualy Vice President, Worldwide Sales - Ampt
14:45 - 15:00
Presentation Reserved
14:45 - 15:00
Presentation Reserved for Sponsor
15:00 - 15:45
Brazil: A New Market for Energy Storage
With the country’s first utility-scale project now up and running, and regulatory changes underway, this session will explore the new market appearing on the horizon for energy storage in Brazil. […]
Moderator
Beatriz Barros Energy Storage Analyst - Clean Horizon Consulting
Speakers
Yeewan Joshi Otero Project Structuring and Control Manager - ISA CTEEP
Marília Rabassa Financial Strategy Director - Clean Energy Latin America
Henrique Ribeiro Batteries & Energy Storage - S&P Global
15:00 - 15:45
Exploring Storage for Resiliency: The Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico
The Dominican Republic’s decree that mandates a requirement for projects above 50MW to include a storage component has put the island on the map, and Puerto Rico needs storage to […]
15:00 - 15:45
Peru & Colombia Energy Storage Outlook
The situation in Colombia and Peru currently differs to other countries in that curtailment is not an issue at this stage, and no real regulation exists for BESS yet. However, […]
15:00 - 15:50
Technological Advances and Innovation for Energy Storage in Latin America
What is the expansion of technology that will be needed in the future for Latin America? This panel will talk about technology needed to help the country reach its renewable […]
Moderator
Julius Wittig Project Manager, Energy, Mining & Sustainability - AHK Chile
Speakers
Horacio Enero Account Director, LATAM - Envision Energy- Illia Stifel Hybrids Manager, LATAM - Aggreko
Diego Ferrer Renewables Division, Latam Sales Manager - Power Electronics- Daniel Rosende Managing Director, Latin America - SMA
15:00 - 15:45
The Problem with PPAs: What Next for Chilean Assets?
Are Power Purchase Agreements the correct path to unlocking energy storage in Chile? What is the background for PPAs so far in the country and what needs to change? The […]
15:05 - 15:25
Success Factors for a BESS Project
Product engineering and supplier selection Commissioning and start-up Operation
Speaker
Rafael Acevedo Vice President, Sales, LATAM - On.Energy
15:15 - 15:30
BESS Operation, Current Operation and Future Challenges
Speaker
Rodrigo Bloomfield Independent Consultant (Ex-Executive Director of the Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional)
15:25 - 16:00
Afternoon Networking Break
15:30 - 15:45
Closing Remarks and Close of Conference
15:45 - 16:15
Afternoon Networking Break
15:45 - 16:00
Closing Remarks
15:45 - 16:00
Networking and Close of Conference
15:50 - 16:15
Networking Break
16:00 - 16:45
Keynote Panel: Long Duration Energy Storage in Latin America
As a very diverse region in terms of terrain, natural resources and weather, there are many opportunities for implementing different technologies in projects, and it has become clear that long-duration […]
Moderator
- Eduardo Morice Socio Director - Sphera Energy SpA
Speakers
Rodrigo Sáez CEO - Enlasa- Henrique Ribeiro Batteries & Energy Storage - S&P Global
16:15 - 16:35
An Intro to Emerging Markets: Upcoming Tenders in Latin America
Renewable energy tenders are a signal to the market that there is both demand and the need for clean power, and more and more we are seeing these tenders mandating […]
Speaker
- John Price Energy Practice Co-Director - Americas Market Intelligence
16:15 - 17:00
Financing Projects Locally: How Has This Evolved in Latin America?
What does the financing landscape look like for energy projects in Latin America, and how are key stakeholders interacting with different markets? What is the current risk appetite from local […]
16:15 - 17:00
Opening Up the Argentine Market
With a recent change in administration, there is a new sense of optimism in the country, in particular for the clean energy sector and encouraging investment. At the beginning of […]
16:35 - 17:30
The Utility-Scale Landscape for Energy Storage in Brazil
The Brazilian government has confirmed that they will include batteries in their power reserve auction from 2024 onwards, but there is continued lack of regulation for standalone storage assets in […]
Moderator
- Marília Rabassa Financial Strategy Director - Clean Energy Latin America
Speakers
Micah Ortúzar Senior Business Development Manager - e-STORAGE
Ricardo Costa Director of Product Intelligence and Regulation - Matrix Energia
Aurelio Oliveira CEO - Enel Americas
16:45 - 17:00
Close of Conference
17:00 - 18:00
Networking Drinks in the Foyer
17:00 - 18:00
Regional Roundtables: From Chile to Brazil and Beyond
For the first time, we are hosting country-focused networking roundtables at the Summit, where you will be able to sit down with experts and leaders with expertise in specific emerging […]
17:30 - 17:45
Inauguration of the Alliance with La Asociación de Mujeres en Energía & Closing Remarks
Speaker
Pía Suárez Presidenta - Asociación de Mujeres en Energía de Chile
17:45 - 20:00
Networking Drinks Reception & Private Functions
18:00 - 19:00
