Brazil firms studying large-scale energy storage solutions

A group of Brazilian companies is studying the economic and technological feasibility of energy storage solutions in large consumption centers. The main research line is focused on water pumping units that use a limited amount of energy and can provide potency as a backup to the national grid. This type of plant does not have to be installed on a river and requires lower transmission investments, offering economic and environmental advantages compared with conventional hydroelectric plants. According to Cyro Boccuzzi (pictured), senior fellow at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and managing partner of consultancy ECOee, this kind of energy solution still lacks proper regulation to be commercially deployed.  “Despite using water, this enterprise has to be classified as another type of source. Its operation must be via authorization, not…

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