Daniel Barandalla

Job Title: Solar & Storage Advisory Lead EU, MEA and Latin America
Company: UL Solutions
Country: Brazil

Solar and Storage Advisory Lead for UL Solutions in Europe, Middle East and Latin America, Daniel oversees the technical due diligence and independent engineering services for solar PV and storage projects across the region. With over 19 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, Daniel has managed projects in key M&A transactions for UL Solutions' global clients, involving portfolios of operating and development solar PV and BESS assets worldwide as well as financing transactions.

Daniel core competencies include solar resource assessment, PV installation design, start-up and monitoring, operation and diagnosis, and audit inspections. He also provides tailored training courses for UL Solutions' clients, sharing his expertise on the solar market trends, regulations, and best practices. His mission is to support the development and growth of UL Solutions' solar and storage advisory services in the region, and to contribute to the global transition to clean and sustainable energy.

August 28, 2024Mitigating Grid Curtailment Impact Hybridizing Solar PV and Bess

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Sessions

Session

Large-Scale Solar Combined with Other Technologies

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm

Expo Center Norte, 2nd floor Cantareira 3

In this panel, explore the hybrid systems being used in Brazil as an alternative to the variation in renewable energy generation. In what situations is it feasible to use these systems and what level of reliability can be achieved with their implementation?

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Speaker

Ángel Cancino, S&P Global

Market Analyst - Solar

Mexico

Ángel Cancino is a Market Analyst at S&P Global, part of the Clean Energy Technology team. He has experience in energy resource assessment and solar photovoltaic project analysis. His current research focuses on the solar photovoltaic market in Latin America including the identification of projects, regulatory framework, and drivers of renewable growth in the region. He holds a bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Science and Arts of Chiapas and a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy Systems, from the University of Edinburgh, in the United Kingdom.

Speaker

Ronaldo Koloszuk, ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica

President of the Board

Brazil

Ronaldo Koloszuk is President of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association), 2nd Secretary Director of FIESP (Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo) and Commercial Director of Solar Group.

Speaker

Abigail Ross Hopper, Solar Energy Industries Association

President & CEO

United States of America

Abigail Ross Hopper is the President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, the national trade organization for America's solar energy industries. She oversees all of SEIA's activities, including government affairs, research, communications, and industry leadership, and is focused on creating a marketplace where solar will constitute a significant percentage of America's energy generation. Before joining SEIA, Abby served as Director of the Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), Energy Advisor to Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, and Deputy General Counsel with the Maryland Public Service Commission. Before embarking on a career in public service, Abby spent nine years in private practice. Abby graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Law and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dartmouth College. She is the very proud mom of three children and loves to read and ride on her Peloton.

Speaker

Dr. Marcelo Almeida, University of Sao Paulo

Professor

Brazil

Marcelo P. Almeida holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Pará (2009) and a MSc. degree (2012) and a Dr. degree (2017) in Energy from the University of São Paulo. He is a Professor at the Institute of Energy and Environment of the University of São Paulo, with experience in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energies. He is an Associate Editor of the Brazilian Journal of Solar Energy (RBENS) in the area of Economics and Public Policy, a collaborator of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) and a member of the Board of the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (ABENS).