Brazil
This unit is actively supporting projects not only in Brazil but also playing a significant role in other ventures in Latin America, with activities in Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru, and Mexico.
In addition, few studies analyse PHS costs in Brazil. The analyses made so far refer mainly to technical and environmental aspects. Enhanced Pumped Storage (EPS) has been proposed as a potential solution for the current Brazilian energy system .
In Brazil, the limited variation in electricity prices along the load curve does not favour the operation of energy storage systems. Such projects are economically attractive when they can purchase energy at low prices and sell it during periods of high demand.
Historically, Brazil has depended heavily on hydroelectric power plants for electricity generation. While hydropower relies on rainfall patterns and can be intermittent, the construction of large reservoirs has traditionally helped to regulate water flow effectively.
Another core product from ANDRITZ is reversible pump turbine technology, a model that is mainly used in Europe, North America, China and Japan and which functions as a 'mega-battery'. This technology has not yet arrived in Brazil. However, according to Dieter Hopf, pumped storage hydropower plants will be needed in the country soon.
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