Carlos Evangelista Announces Departure from the Executive Presidency of ABGD After Ten Years at the Helm

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After a decade leading the Brazilian Distributed Generation Association (ABGD), Carlos Evangelista announced his decision to step down from the position of Executive President of the organization he helped found in 2015. The announcement marks the end of a decisive chapter in the consolidation of distributed generation as one of the pillars of Brazil’s electricity sector.

During his tenure at ABGD, Evangelista closely followed and directly influenced the transformation of distributed generation from a marginal topic into a strategic item on the national energy agenda. Under his leadership, the association significantly expanded its institutional reach, becoming an influential voice in discussions with the National Congress, regulatory agencies, the Executive Branch, academia, and the specialized press.

ABGD’s institutional role was particularly prominent throughout the regulatory debates that led to the establishment of Brazil’s legal framework for distributed generation, enacted through Law No. 14,300/2022. Throughout this process, the association stood out for producing independent technical studies, defending regulatory predictability, and clearly distinguishing between incentives and subsidies within the electricity sector.

Current figures in the segment reflect the maturity of this regulatory and institutional environment. According to data from Brazil’s National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), the country has surpassed 44 GW of installed distributed generation capacity, with approximately 3.9 million systems in operation, benefiting around 21 million Brazilians. This growth has positioned the sector as a key driver of economic development, social inclusion, technological innovation, and energy security.

In his farewell message, Evangelista emphasized the collective nature of the journey built over the past decade. According to him, the progress achieved is the result of joint efforts by board members, executives, associates, technical teams, and institutional partners who shared a common vision throughout this period.

“This cycle comes to an end with serenity and a sense of mission accomplished. Strong institutions must be greater than any individual mandate,” he stated. Evangelista added that the transition is taking place naturally, with confidence that ABGD will continue to play a relevant and responsible role in Brazil’s electricity sector.

Although stepping down from the executive presidency, Carlos Evangelista said he will continue to closely follow developments in distributed generation and Brazil’s energy transition, now focusing on new professional challenges and projects linked to innovation and the private sector.

ABGD, in turn, confirmed that its institutional activities will continue as normal, reaffirming its commitment to the technical, economic, and regulatory defense of distributed generation and to the construction of a more modern, resilient, and decentralized electricity system.

Carlos Evangelista Announces Departure from the Executive Presidency of ABGD After Ten Years at the Helm