The proposal also covers roadside stops and commercial developments, with infrastructure and management tailored to the needs of guests, residents and drivers on the road. FX Recharge is proposing an expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for hotels, roadside stops, and residential and commercial developments. The model combines charger installation with operational management, with projects tailored to how long vehicles remain parked, expected demand and the conditions at each property. Market figures illustrate the opportunity. According to the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association (ABVE), Brazil registered 42,448 battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in September 2026. These plug-in models accounted for 79.9% of electrified light vehicle sales that month. The figures help explain the importance of expanding charging options at the places these drivers visit. [1] For property operators, choosing the right infrastructure starts with understanding how people use the site. A car parked overnight allows for a different approach from one whose driver needs to resume a journey. FX’s proposal takes these differences into account when selecting equipment and organizing the service. In the hospitality sector, the FX Recharge Destination program provides for charging during a guest’s stay. Depending on the available space and technical assessment, a project can include one, two, three or four parking spaces equipped with alternating current (AC) chargers rated at up to 7.4 kW. The proposed terms include a special charging rate and no idle fees during an agreed overnight period. Guests can use their rest time to recharge their vehicles. For hotels, the service can offer a point of distinction when travelers choose where to stay. The proposal also allows for a separate electricity connection and meter registered in FX’s name, subject to technical feasibility and approval by the distribution utility. This would separate charging costs from the property’s electricity consumption. At roadside stops, the proposal treats charging as part of the services offered to travelers. Service stations, roadside restaurants and convenience centers can combine charging with meals and rest breaks. Direct current (DC) equipment can be included in projects that require faster charging, depending on the site’s electrical capacity and vehicle compatibility. Matching charging infrastructure to the length of a visit is an established planning consideration. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center identifies hotels and other locations where vehicles remain parked for longer periods as suitable settings for AC charging. Along highway corridors, infrastructure needs to support the requirements of road travel. [2] In residential condominiums, charging fits into the routines of people who leave their vehicles in a garage for several hours. Planning needs to establish which spaces will be served, who can access the chargers, and how consumption will be measured and billed. It must also consider the electrical installation’s capacity and room for expansion as more residents adopt plug-in vehicles. At commercial developments and office buildings, users may include employees, visitors and corporate fleets. Vehicles parked during working hours allow operators to consider charging solutions suited to that period. Projects serving vehicles with a higher turnover require different equipment capacity and usage rules adapted to parking activity. Under the model presented by FX Recharge, the scope can include project design, installation, operation, customer support and maintenance. For approved partnerships, investment responsibilities and the property’s share of operating earnings are defined by contract according to the characteristics of each location. Digital management is also part of the proposal. The FX Recharge app allows users to find stations on the network, view charger information, start and monitor sessions, and access their charging history. These features are listed in the app’s official App Store description. [3] Before installation, each location must undergo a technical and commercial assessment. The analysis should consider access, electricity availability, user profiles, operating costs and expected demand. A charger’s rated power alone does not determine how long it takes to charge a battery: the vehicle and the conditions during the session also affect performance. Through this approach, FX Recharge aims to expand the places where drivers can charge while doing other things. Hotels, condominium managers and roadside stop operators interested in the model can request an assessment of their property and the conditions for installation. Background sources [1] ABVE Data. Electrified light vehicles exceed one million units sold in Brazil. Published October 8, 2026. September 2026 figures. [2] U.S. Department of Energy. Charging Electric Vehicles in Public. Technical guidance on charging locations and usage patterns. [3] App Store — FX Recharge. Official description of the app’s features. Information on programs, specifications and commercial models supplied by FX Recharge. Sources consulted on October 21, 2026. FX Recharge introduces EV charging solutions for hotels and condominiums

The software layer behind the chargers Attention from the public in electric mobility revolves around hardware: number of charging stations, their speed, and their distribution. Every charged station connected to the network has a back office system that will approve the charging process, set the rates, settle payment with roaming partners, report availability of the chargers to regulatory agencies, and determine how much energy a station can receive. This is called charge point management software (CPMS) and its proliferation relies more on the existing stations than new ones. The installed base is large. The Global EV Outlook 2026 of the International Energy Agency shows more than 7 million public charging points around the world in the year 2025 with an increase of 1.8 million points in the year itself, which is an increase of about 33%. China has more than 65% share in the global public base. According to the National Energy Administration of China, there were 20.092 million charging points in total, out of which 4.72 million were public and 15.38 million were private ones. Recent developments: consolidation, exits and migration The best indication of the direction of travel in the market comes from the activities that suppliers and vendors have undertaken during the last couple of years. Subscriptions have overtaken hardware in revenues at the largest supplier. Revenue from ChargePoint for fiscal 2026, ending on 31 January 2026, amounted to USD 411.2 million, a decrease of 1%. Networked charging systems generated revenue decreased by 8%, to USD 216.5 million, whereas revenue from subscriptions increased by 13%, reaching USD 162.4 million, accounting for almost 40% of total revenues. Annual report contains a note that the revenue from subscriptions includes maintenance services as well as hardware and software deals. Vendor departures have brought into focus how reliant operators can become on a sole platform. Shell Recharge stated on 30 December 2024 that its Shell Sky platform for third-party commercial chargers in the United States and Canada would cease operations on 30 April 2025. It was reported by trade publications that 90 days notice was much longer than the nine days provided when Enel X Way pulled its JuiceBox operation. There is another vendor pullout, as ENGIE is winding down its EVBox's Everon platform, which will cease operations on 1 December 2025. Big networks are switching vendors for their backend. In July 2026, Allego chose AMPECO to manage more than 35,000 charge points in 16 countries, with more than 60 roaming partnerships, with migration scheduled to take place in the fourth quarter. Observers highlighted the point that the changeover was software-related and not construction-related due to the use of the OCPP protocol, which separates the charger from the management layer. Fleet software has enticed rescue buyers. EO Charging, a UK depot charging specialist for clients like Amazon, DHL and Tesco, has gone into administration since April 2026. Pod, the EDF subsidiary that was formerly called Pod Point, has bought it since 19 May 2026. Roaming is becoming a platform feature. Monta incorporated Plugsurfing's network on 30 June 2026, which increased its roaming coverage to more than one million from 600,000 charge points in 26 European countries. Regulation is making software compliance tools There are three books of rules that now prescribe certain things which can be done only by back office systems. Under the EU's AFIR regulation, it became obligatory for operators to make static and dynamic charge point data available for free through National Access Points from 14 April 2025. Starting from 14 April 2026, such data will have to be in DATEX II format. Existing fast charging points above 50 kW installed on the trans-European transport network have to enable card payments by 1 January 2027. ISO 15118 compliance will become obligatory for new and renewed public AC points starting from 2026, while ISO 15118-20 from 2027. The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 took effect in the United Kingdom on 24 November 2023, but key obligations were effective from 24 November 2024. For rapid chargers 50 kW and above, 99% uptime is required, calculated across all charging points managed by an operator within a calendar year. Contactless payments, a 24/7 hotline, and data openness via OCPI are additional requirements. This has not always been achieved automatically: GeniePoint network by Equans admitted itself on their website that they had not reached the 99% level and were working towards it. In the USA, the NEVI programme was frozen on 6 February 2025, while interim final guidance from the Federal Highway Administration was published on 11 August 2025. The guidance reduced planning requirements, however, technical requirements of 23 CFR 680 are still valid. These include at least 97% average uptime for each charging point, monthly calculated over the last twelve months. Technical standards are also evolving concurrently. OCPP 2.0.1 was ratified as IEC 63584 in October 2024. The OCPP 2.1, including features of bidirectional charging and distributed energy resources, was published as IEC 63584-210:2025 in December 2025. Operator viewpoint According to a survey conducted by Driivz in February 2026 and published in May, among 300 high-level EV charging experts in North America and Europe, 59% considered network reliability and stability their number one issue, ranking ahead of energy limitation for the first time in this survey series. Another 67% considered AI to be of significant importance to their development. Driivz is an AI software provider for charging stations, and thus the survey should be viewed accordingly. This logic can also be seen in an actual contract between Iberdrola bp pulse, which selected Driivz to handle 2,500 fast and ultra-fast chargers in Spain and Portugal. The technology and operations director of the operator pointed out that each one of those chargers was considered a money-making asset, and what cannot be measured cannot be managed. New technologies Plug & Charge technology, relying on ISO 15118, allows the vehicle to prove its identity at the charger without an app and without using a card. Hubject announced that one million connected vehicles were reached via its North American network as early as January 2026. The back office must take care of the certificate exchange and roaming of credentials between networks. The smart charging and vehicle-to-grid initiatives move from pilot projects to business arrangements. In August 2026, Hyundai Motor Group made Kaluza its global smart charging provider, embedding the software within the Kia and Hyundai apps. The UK is the first market, followed by Australia, and the vehicle-to-grid services are to be launched only from 2027. One result needs to be mentioned. If the car makes decisions about the timing of charging, the site should still arbitrate among several cars trying to use a limited grid capacity, so charge management remains. Market outlook: what the forecast says According to Dataintelo's EV Charge Management Software Market report, the global EV charge management software market will be valued at around USD 1.2 billion in 2025 and reach USD 10.6 billion by 2034, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 27.4%. The definition used includes supplier software revenue and excludes any related hardware, installation, and network operation costs. According to the forecast, Europe accounted for the largest share of 36.1%, fleet charging software was the fastest growing platform type, and connector-based subscriptions generated the largest revenue share. The figures for the segments can be found behind the paywall and have not been independently verified; however, there are multiple tests that corroborate the main points. The mathematics works: with the base figure of USD 1.2 billion, the market should grow at 27.4% CAGR for nine years to end up with around USD 10.6 billion. The revenue from the subscription model of just one supplier – ChargePoint - amounts to USD 162.4 million, which is about 13% of the base. Such forecasts should be regarded as scenarios rather than predictions. While compliance dates are set, fleet implementation and policies, as well as the survival of vendors, are variable elements. Additionally, it is stated that in China, platform software tends to be included together with hardware, thus reducing the amount of software sales. Hence, the global figure greatly relies on how software is defined and marketed. Implications for decision-makers From the last two years' experience, we can deduce that the choice of a charging management system is now more related to operational risk than features. There are four points to take into account. The first is portability: compatibility with open protocols such as OCPP 2.0.1 or above, as well as OCPI, and the ability to export data define how easy it will be for the operator to change suppliers. The second point is readiness for compliance: AFIR data submissions, UK reliability report, and NEVI uptime calculation must be provided by the platform automatically. The third issue is the vendor's stability, as Shell, EVBox, and EO Charging have proven recently that suppliers could withdraw or fail at any time. If uptime is the main priority for the operator, monitoring and faults handling should be equally considered. Market growth results from the continued expansion of the installed base, and the regulators now have a definition for a functioning charger. Whether the target will be achieved depends on the reliability of the software layer. Reference: https://dataintelo.com/report/global-ev-charge-management-software-market Author Bio -Ashish Kolte is a Marketing Manager at Dataintelo with expertise in marketing, market intelligence, and business strategy. He combines marketing insights with industry research to analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and provide data-driven perspectives on emerging industries and global business developments.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishkolte/ EV Charge Management Software: Data-Driven Insights Into 27.4% CAGR Growth and the Digital Charging Revolution

In an interview with EnergyChannel at Intersolar South America 2026, EENOVANCE Vice President John Long says Brazil’s energy storage market is still at an early stage as the company expands from residential batteries to C&I and utility-scale solutions — with energy management systems and artificial intelligence becoming part of its long-term strategy. EENOVANCE Bets on Brazil as Energy Storage Moves Toward EMS and AI By Ricardo Honório | EnergyChannel Special Coverage — Intersolar South America 2026 | São Paulo, Brazil Brazil’s energy storage market may still be in its early stages, but manufacturers are already positioning themselves for what could become the next major transformation in the country’s power sector. For EENOVANCE, the opportunity goes beyond selling more batteries. The company is working toward a broader energy ecosystem that combines batteries, power electronics, inverters, energy management systems and, increasingly, artificial intelligence to help customers control how and when electricity is stored and used. That strategy was outlined by John Long, Vice President of EENOVANCE, in an interview with EnergyChannel during Intersolar South America 2026 in São Paulo. According to Long, EENOVANCE has been studying the Brazilian market for roughly three years, initially focusing on testing, learning and understanding local conditions. Since the second half of 2024, the company has moved toward a more structured strategy for the country. “Now we have a very good opportunity to explore,” Long said. But expanding in Brazil, he argues, will require more than technology. EENOVANCE is looking to strengthen its local team, technical services and partnerships as it prepares for broader adoption of energy storage. For a technology expected to operate for years and depend on monitoring, maintenance and software, local support becomes a critical part of the business model. From Residential Batteries to Utility-Scale Storage EENOVANCE began with residential energy storage but has expanded its portfolio into the commercial and industrial — C&I — market and larger utility-scale projects. That evolution is also changing how the company defines its business. Rather than focusing solely on battery cabinets, EENOVANCE wants to provide increasingly integrated energy systems. In the C&I segment, Long says the company already works with all-in-one systems combining batteries, PCS and EMS within a single architecture. It is also developing configurations that pair battery cabinets with hybrid inverters. At utility scale, the strategy shifts toward large battery containers integrated with PCS, transformers, switchgear and other equipment required to build complete storage systems. “We don’t want to work only with cabinets. We want to work more and more with system solutions,” Long said. The shift reflects a broader change across the storage industry: the battery itself is becoming only one part of the product. The Next Layer: Energy Management and AI One of EENOVANCE’s key technology bets is the EMS, or Energy Management System. An EMS acts as the control layer of an energy storage system, determining when batteries should charge, discharge or preserve energy based on variables such as electricity consumption, solar generation, battery status and grid conditions. Artificial intelligence could make those decisions increasingly sophisticated. In markets with dynamic electricity pricing, for example, software can identify lower-cost periods to charge a battery and higher-price periods when stored energy becomes more valuable. Algorithms can also incorporate forecasts for electricity demand and photovoltaic generation. Long says EENOVANCE is investing in power electronics, inverters and AI-related capabilities as part of this broader strategy. But he also makes an important distinction: technology must ultimately create measurable economic value. For customers, AI only matters if it can help reduce costs, improve system returns or optimize the use of available energy. And Brazil, Long says, may first need to develop more fundamental storage applications before advanced AI-driven optimization becomes widespread. In the near term, some of the clearest opportunities include backup power, solar-plus-storage, electricity cost reduction and greater energy security for homes, businesses and industrial facilities. The Economics Will Determine How Fast Brazil Moves The speed of Brazil’s storage expansion will ultimately depend on economics. Long says battery payback varies significantly according to electricity prices, location, consumption profiles and system configuration. In some international residential markets, returns can approach five years, according to references discussed during the interview. In Brazilian scenarios evaluated by the company, Long cited potential payback periods of approximately five to eight years, depending on the project. There is no universal number. Each installation requires its own financial analysis. But Long believes storage becomes significantly more attractive when the investment approaches a five-year return. “If the return is five years, I would say this is the moment,” he said. The comparison with solar is difficult to ignore. Photovoltaics also spent years being viewed primarily as an expensive emerging technology. As equipment costs fell and the market matured, the conversation shifted toward economics and the savings solar could generate over time. Energy storage is now beginning a similar transition. For commercial and industrial customers, the economics can become particularly compelling because the same battery can potentially serve several purposes: providing backup power, managing demand, reducing electricity costs and improving the use of existing photovoltaic generation. That ability to stack different applications within the same asset could become an important part of the business case for BESS in Brazil. Brazil’s Storage Market Is Just Getting Started Despite rapid global growth, Long sees Brazil as being at the beginning of its energy storage journey. That is precisely why EENOVANCE wants to build its local structure before demand accelerates. The company’s strategy is to have products, services, technical teams and local partners ready as the market scales. “We need reliable, high-level partners working together with our local team,” Long said. EENOVANCE is a relatively young company, but Long says its team includes professionals with more than 14 years of experience in the energy sector. Its ambition in Brazil now spans the entire storage spectrum — from residential systems to C&I applications and large-scale projects. More importantly, the company is seeking to evolve from a battery manufacturer into a provider of integrated energy systems. EnergyChannel Analysis | The Battery Is No Longer the Entire Product The message coming from EENOVANCE at Intersolar 2026 reflects a broader shift taking place across the energy storage industry. The next phase of competition will not be determined by battery capacity alone. It will increasingly be about who can control energy most effectively. A standalone battery can store electricity. Connect it to solar generation, inverters, meters and an EMS, and it becomes part of a broader energy system. Add software and artificial intelligence, and that system can increasingly determine when energy should be stored, consumed or preserved. Solar gave consumers the ability to generate their own electricity. Storage adds another strategic variable: time. Electricity generated now can be used later. Energy can be stored when it is abundant or inexpensive and discharged when it becomes more valuable. That changes the economics of electricity. And it means the future storage market may not be won simply by whoever sells the cheapest battery. It may be won by companies that can demonstrate that their systems solve real problems: reducing electricity costs, preventing outages, improving solar utilization, managing demand and increasing energy security. That is the market EENOVANCE is preparing to compete in Brazil. From residential systems to utility-scale projects, the battery remains at the heart of energy storage. But increasingly, software will decide how that heart works. EnergyChannel Special Coverage | Intersolar South America 2026 Interviewee: John Long Position: Vice PresidentCompany: EENOVANCE Interview: Ricardo Honório — EnergyChannel Event: Intersolar South America 2026 — São Paulo, Brazil EnergyChannel We Tell the Stories Driving the Energy Transition. EENOVANCE Bets on Brazil as Energy Storage Moves Toward EMS and AI

At Intersolar South America 2026, Caio Garbelotto speaks with EnergyChannel about the company’s strategy for commercial and industrial energy storage and explains why cell quality, system architecture, safety, technical support, and adaptation to Brazilian conditions will be decisive when choosing a BESS. By Ricardo Honório | EnergyChannel Special Coverage — Intersolar South America 2026 | São Paulo Brazil is beginning to purchase batteries on a scale that, until recently, seemed a long way off. Energy storage systems are starting to appear across industrial facilities, businesses, photovoltaic plants, and projects seeking to reduce costs, increase energy autonomy, or simply ensure that operations do not stop when the grid fails. But as this market grows, a new challenge is emerging. The Brazilian market will have to learn how to compare BESS solutions. Not just by price. Not just by the number of kilowatt-hours printed on a technical datasheet. And not simply by the external appearance of cabinets that, from a distance, may look very similar. Inside an energy storage system are the cells that will store energy for years, the electronics responsible for power conversion, sensors, protection systems, software, communications, and an architecture that must continue operating after thousands of charge and discharge cycles. It is precisely within this discussion that EENOVANCE intends to position its operations in Brazil. During Intersolar South America 2026, EnergyChannel spoke with Caio Garbelotto, Pre-Sales Technical Manager LATAM at EENOVANCE, about the new generation of systems the company is bringing to the country and about the factors that, in the company’s view, should increasingly influence purchasing decisions: quality, safety, reliability, and technical support. With more than seven years of experience in the solar and energy storage markets, Garbelotto has been following a transformation that is taking batteries far beyond their traditional role as backup systems. In the commercial and industrial segment, known as the C&I market, energy storage is beginning to perform several different functions within companies’ energy strategies. It can be used for energy arbitrage, storing electricity during more favorable periods for later use. It can perform peak shaving, helping reduce demand peaks. It can provide backup for critical loads and can also operate in conjunction with photovoltaic generation. These are different applications, but they all point toward the same transformation. The battery is no longer simply an energy reserve. It is beginning to actively participate in the consumer’s energy management strategy. And the greater that responsibility becomes, the more important it is to understand what is actually inside the equipment. Not Every Kilowatt-Hour Is the Same One of the first issues raised by Garbelotto during the interview goes directly to the physical heart of any BESS: the cells. They represent a significant share of the system’s value and directly influence performance, safety, degradation, and operational lifetime. That is precisely why a price difference between two apparently similar systems may conceal important choices regarding components. “Sometimes cheap ends up being expensive,” Garbelotto summarizes. According to the executive, EENOVANCE uses cells from tier-one suppliers in its solutions, and the system presented during the interview uses 314 Ah LFP lithium iron phosphate cells. But the company’s argument goes beyond chemistry or individual cell capacity. A BESS purchased today is expected to continue operating for many years. That means the true cost of the equipment does not end at the moment of acquisition. It continues to be measured by the capacity that remains available over time, reliability, system availability, required maintenance, and the manufacturer’s ability to provide support whenever intervention becomes necessary. This is where the discussion about price begins to change. Two systems may offer similar nominal capacities while carrying very different commercial proposals. For the customer, however, the most important question may not simply be how much each installed kilowatt-hour costs. It is how much of that investment will continue delivering value after years of operation. For Garbelotto, quality and respect for the customer must be part of that equation. And there is another factor that becomes increasingly important as the technology expands across Brazil: support. EENOVANCE says it is structuring local and Latin American technical support to assist customers, distributors, and integrators from the earliest stages of their projects. Garbelotto summarizes the philosophy with a simple expression: “Walking alongside the customer.” In energy storage, that proximity can make a difference. Because selling a battery is relatively simple. Designing, integrating, commissioning, and maintaining an energy storage system is another story. A BESS Must Be Designed for the Environment Where It Will Operate One of the technical examples discussed during the conversation illustrates exactly why a system’s architecture must take into account the actual conditions of the installation. EENOVANCE has been working on projects that combine energy storage and photovoltaic generation. For these applications, Garbelotto highlights a solution featuring a hybrid inverter/PCS installed outside the battery cabinet. The design choice has practical implications. Every electrical conversion process involves losses, and part of those losses appears as heat. When the power electronics are installed externally, part of that heat is also generated outside the compartment containing the battery cells. This can be particularly relevant for certain Brazilian installations, considering the high temperatures found in the North and Northeast regions as well as in other parts of the country. This does not mean temperature should become the sole criterion when selecting a BESS architecture. Integrated systems can also be engineered to operate properly when supported by appropriate design and control strategies. Garbelotto’s point is broader: The equipment must be selected according to the environment in which it will actually operate. The external architecture also offers another advantage highlighted by the executive: maintenance. If access to MPPTs, terminals, or inverter ventilation components is required, these elements remain more accessible without requiring intervention inside the main battery compartment. For the buyer, this may initially appear to be a minor detail. For those responsible for maintaining the equipment over many years, it is anything but minor. Solar and Energy Storage Are Beginning to Become a Single Architecture The use of a hybrid inverter also reflects a trend that became increasingly evident during Intersolar 2026: the definitive convergence between solar power and energy storage. Instead of designing the photovoltaic plant first and later adding a battery as an independent piece of equipment, projects are increasingly being conceived from the outset as integrated energy systems. One possibility mentioned by Garbelotto is capturing surplus energy associated with photovoltaic clipping. In certain configurations, solar modules may produce more DC power than the inverter can convert at a given moment. With integrated storage and the appropriate architecture, part of that energy can instead be directed to the batteries. Energy that might otherwise go unused now has another destination. The system can also provide flexibility for future expansion of photovoltaic generation, naturally respecting the project’s technical limits and the available inputs. The battery, therefore, does not come into play only when power is unavailable. It begins working alongside generation. This may be one of the clearest signs of the increasing maturity of energy storage. The BESS stops being merely emergency equipment and becomes part of the facility’s everyday operation. 261 kWh in a Compact Footprint During the interview, Garbelotto also presented the physical architecture of one of EENOVANCE’s C&I solutions. The equipment displayed at the booth was a reduced-scale demonstration model, as the full-size product could not be brought to the exhibition due to logistical constraints. According to the interview, the company already had units of the equipment in stock in Brazil. The actual system measures approximately 1 meter wide, 1.2 meters deep, and 2.2 meters high, according to Garbelotto. Inside that cabinet is approximately 261 kWh of energy storage capacity. This energy density can be particularly important in commercial and industrial installations, where space also represents a cost. The smaller the footprint required for a given amount of storage, the greater the flexibility to position the system within an existing facility. But concentrating energy within a relatively small space requires exactly what lies at the center of EENOVANCE’s argument: engineering and safety. Garbelotto points to several monitoring layers incorporated into the system, including temperature, smoke, and water detection sensors, along with multiple monitoring points for cell conditions. The objective is to detect changes and abnormal operating conditions. Because safety in energy storage should never depend on a single component. It begins with cell selection. It extends through the electronics. It continues through monitoring. It reaches the installation design. And it remains essential throughout the equipment’s entire operation and maintenance lifecycle. Brazil Is Beginning to Discover That Buying a BESS Is Different From Buying a Battery Energy storage is entering a particularly interesting phase in the Brazilian market. New manufacturers are arriving. Distributors are expanding their portfolios. Integrators are beginning to study projects. Customers are trying to understand applications. And competition is increasing. This movement is likely to reduce costs and accelerate technology adoption — a positive development for an industry that needs scale. But it also creates a challenge. The more products that enter the market, the more difficult it can become to differentiate systems by looking only at a commercial proposal. That is why the discussion raised by Garbelotto extends beyond EENOVANCE itself. Brazilian buyers will increasingly need to ask more sophisticated questions. What cells are inside the equipment? What chemistry is being used? How does the system monitor abnormal conditions? How were the power electronics designed? What protection systems are included? How will maintenance be performed? Is technical support available in Brazil? Who supports the integrator during commissioning? How does the architecture perform under the specific conditions of the installation? What will the system’s availability look like after years of operation? These questions will likely become just as important as nominal capacity. Because 261 kWh printed on a technical datasheet tells only part of the story. The rest begins when the equipment is energized. EnergyChannel Analysis | Brazil Is Beginning to Buy BESS. Now It Will Have to Learn How to Compare BESS Every technology that grows rapidly goes through a phase of simplification. At first, consumers need to understand the concept. Then they begin comparing prices. Only later do they learn how to compare quality. Brazil’s solar industry knows this process well. For years, modules were compared almost exclusively by power output. Inverters were often compared primarily by price. As the sector matured, integrators and consumers began to understand that warranties, efficiency, support, reliability, and the manufacturer’s track record also had value. Energy storage is likely to follow a similar curve, but with one important difference. A BESS is considerably more complex. There is not just one cell. There is an entire set of cells operating together. There are power electronics. There is software. There is monitoring. There are sensors. There is communication. There are protection systems. There is charge and discharge management. There is integration with the electrical installation. And there is a significant amount of energy concentrated within a relatively small space. For that reason, reducing BESS to a simple price-per-kilowatt-hour competition would oversimplify an infrastructure decision. That does not mean price is no longer important. Quite the opposite. For energy storage to achieve scale, it must make economic sense. But price must be analyzed together with what is actually being purchased. The interview with Caio Garbelotto puts exactly this discussion on the table. Naturally, EENOVANCE highlights the attributes it considers differentiators of its own equipment. But the questions raised during the conversation are useful for any buyer, regardless of the brand selected. Cell quality. Safety. Architecture. Maintenance. Integration. Support. Adaptation to the operating environment. These are the elements that are beginning to define the true value of an energy storage system. The Brazilian market is already moving quickly toward answering its first question: “How much does a BESS cost?” Now comes the second: “What can this BESS do?” But maturity will arrive when a third question becomes just as common as the first two: “What is inside it, and who will be by my side over the next several years?” Because purchasing energy storage does not simply mean buying a certain amount of energy capacity. It means choosing the infrastructure that will be responsible for storing, controlling, and delivering that energy every day. And in this market, capacity attracts attention. But reliability is what needs to remain after the sale is completed. EnergyChannel Special Coverage | Intersolar South America 2026 Interviewee: Caio Garbelotto Position: Pre-Sales Technical Manager LATAM Company: EENOVANCEInterview: Ricardo Honório — EnergyChannel Event: Intersolar South America 2026 — São Paulo, Brazil EnergyChannel — We Tell the Stories Driving the Energy Transition. EENOVANCE Bets on Quality and Safety to Compete in Brazil’s Emerging BESS Market

In an exclusive interview with EnergyChannel at Intersolar South America 2026, Gustavo Christovam João, Applications Engineer at Spain-based Norvento TECHnPower, explains why the future will not be defined simply by more solar, more wind or more batteries — but by the ability to transform all these technologies into a single intelligent, flexible and controllable energy system. By Ricardo Honório | EnergyChannel Special Coverage — Intersolar South America 2026 | São Paulo For years, the energy transition has been measured in numbers. How many gigawatts of solar power were installed? How many wind farms came online? How much did module prices fall? How much did the share of renewables increase? That race is not over. But a new question is beginning to move to the center of energy decision-making: It is no longer enough to know how much energy we can generate. We need to decide when that energy will be available. Solar can produce electricity at noon. But what if the system needs that electricity four hours later? The wind may blow overnight. But what if demand is concentrated in the early evening? A power plant may produce abundant clean energy. But what if the grid cannot absorb it at that moment? These questions point to a profound — yet relatively quiet — shift. The first phase of the energy transition was dominated by the expansion of renewables. The next will be dominated by flexibility. That was precisely the vision that emerged from EnergyChannel's conversation with Gustavo Christovam João, Applications Engineer at Norvento TECHnPower, during the Spanish company's first appearance at Intersolar South America. “We are entering a transition where it is no longer just about adding renewables. We need to understand: do we need this energy now, at the moment it is being generated, or will we need it four hours from now?” That may be one of the most important questions facing the power system over the next decade. An Engineering Company Before It Became a Manufacturer To understand Norvento, it is necessary to go back more than four decades. According to Gustavo, the company began in Spain as an engineering business. It later became an IPP — Independent Power Producer, developing and operating its own renewable energy projects. Only after that did it move deeply into technology manufacturing. That sequence matters. It means that some of the company's equipment emerged from problems its own engineers encountered in real-world projects. “We started with engineering and gained extensive experience through our own projects. That allows us to look at needs and challenges from the customer's perspective.” Today, Norvento operates across several areas of the energy transition, with a particular focus on power electronics, energy storage, microgrids, renewable generation and wind turbines. According to Gustavo, the group has more than 40 years of experience in the sector and hundreds of megawatts of its own projects, primarily in Spain. But there is something particularly interesting about that journey. The company did not begin by asking: “What equipment can we sell?” It began with a different question: “What equipment do we need to solve our own problems?” From 50 kW to Nearly 9 MW That evolution becomes clear when Gustavo describes the development of the company's converters. “We started with 100 kW and 50 kW converters. And this one is 9,000 kW.” Decades of learning from smaller projects ultimately converged into a new generation of utility-scale equipment. At Intersolar 2026, the company introduced its nXL family to the Brazilian market, developed for large-scale applications. According to Norvento's official technical documentation, the platform can reach approximately 9 MVA within a 20-foot footprint, depending on the configuration, combining high power density with advanced grid-support capabilities. It is a remarkable leap. From tens of kilowatts to megawatts. But power may actually be the least interesting part of the story. 9 MW in 20 Feet: When Space Becomes an Engineering Challenge In large solar plants and energy storage systems, power density matters. Every meter of space represents infrastructure. Cables. Foundations. Logistics. Civil works. Electrical distances. Commissioning. Maintenance. The nXL family's proposition is to concentrate substantial power within a compact architecture. In its Power Station configuration, Norvento integrates the converter, medium-voltage transformer and switchgear onto a single skid-mounted platform. For the nXL PCS Power Station, designed for utility-scale energy storage, the company states capacity of up to 9 MVA within 20 feet. Its photovoltaic version follows the same integration philosophy for large-scale solar plants. Less space. Fewer interfaces. Less complexity in the field. In projects that can reach hundreds of megawatts, small optimizations multiplied dozens of times are no longer small. Built for the Desert and Other Extreme Environments Another point highlighted during the interview is cooling. The nXL uses a sealed liquid-cooling architecture, reducing air exchange between the power section and the external environment. This becomes particularly important in locations where dust, airborne particles, salt, corrosion or extreme temperatures can compromise electronic equipment. Gustavo points to the Atacama Desert as an example of the kind of environment that demands particular attention to thermal engineering. Norvento's technical documentation specifies IP65 protection, operation at rated power up to 40°C without derating, and a cooling architecture designed for harsh environments. It is an important reminder: The energy transition may be global. But equipment still has to survive wherever it is installed. THDi Below 1%: Power Quality Matters Too Power is not the only relevant metric. As power electronics become increasingly prevalent across electricity systems, the quality of the energy delivered by these devices becomes more important. During the interview, Gustavo highlighted the converter's extremely low total harmonic distortion. Official specifications for the nXL family indicate THDi below 1% across its operating range. It may sound like a technical detail. It is not. As electricity systems become increasingly dependent on power electronics, power quality, harmonics, stability and response capability take on greater importance. And that leads to perhaps the equipment's most strategically significant feature. Grid Forming: Connecting to the Grid Will No Longer Be Enough Equipment Will Need to Help Support It The nXL family was designed to operate in both Grid Following and Grid Forming modes. Norvento's documentation also lists capabilities including Black Start, STATCOM, active filtering and grid-support services. That places the technology within a conversation that goes far beyond energy storage. As solar and wind increase their share of electricity generation, power systems become increasingly dependent on power-electronics-based equipment. And that equipment will need to do much more than simply convert direct current into alternating current. It will increasingly need to contribute to: stability; voltage control; frequency control; power quality; grid restoration; and the operation of increasingly complex power systems. Gustavo summarizes the importance of this control layer: “The control side, which many people don't look at, is important. Grid codes are becoming increasingly demanding.” In other words: the future may not necessarily belong to the most powerful inverter. It may belong to the smartest one. And Then Come the Batteries If flexibility represents the next stage of the energy transition, energy storage is one of the central tools for delivering it. Gustavo explains the problem simply. Renewable energy is generated when the resource is available. Solar when there is sunlight. Wind when there is wind. But consumers and the grid do not necessarily need that energy at the exact moment it is produced. That is where BESS comes in. “You've generated the energy, but do you have to dispatch it immediately? No. You can store it, hold that energy and dispatch it later.” That capability changes the relationship between time and electricity. A megawatt-hour generated at noon does not necessarily have to be consumed at noon. It can be shifted. Scheduled. Preserved. Dispatched when it carries greater economic or system value. BESS Can Mean Completely Different Things Depending on Who Is Looking at It There is another important observation in the interview. Energy storage does not have a single application. For a generator, BESS may mean energy arbitrage. For the grid, it may mean stability. For an industrial customer, it may mean power quality. For a critical consumer, it may mean backup power. For a renewable project, it may mean time-shifting generation. For the broader power system, it may mean capacity and flexibility. “It depends on the perspective of whoever is looking at it. It depends on where that BESS is connected.” That statement helps explain why calculating the value of a battery solely through the cost per stored kilowatt-hour may be insufficient. Its value also lies in the service that stored energy can provide. The Battery Is Not the Brain of a BESS Perhaps one of Gustavo's most technically important statements during the interview is also one of the simplest: “BESS is not just the battery.” A large-scale energy storage installation consists of an entire chain of equipment. Batteries. PCS — Power Conversion System. Transformers. Switchgear. EMS — Energy Management System. PPC. Protection systems. Automation. Control. Communications. The battery stores energy. But something has to decide: when to charge; when to discharge; at what power level; to what state of charge; how many cycles to perform; which service to prioritize; and how to preserve the asset's useful life. That is where power electronics and control come in. “The PCS the converter together with the EMS and PPC is the brain.” A Bad Decision Can Age a Battery Too That intelligence has direct economic consequences. Batteries degrade. The speed of that degradation depends on multiple factors. Depth of discharge. State of charge. Charging and discharging power. Temperature. Number of cycles. Operating strategy. This means two projects using apparently identical batteries can produce completely different economic results depending on how they are operated. One strategy may maximize revenue today while accelerating degradation. Another may preserve the asset while leaving money on the table. The right answer depends on the project's objective. And increasingly, that answer is a software decision. Hybrid Projects Are Replacing Separate Technology Silos For decades, the energy industry organized technologies into separate categories. Solar. Wind. Batteries. Diesel. Biomass. The grid. Each was treated as its own project. Gustavo believes that logic is beginning to disappear. “The trend is to look at the project as a whole — as a hybrid system.” The question is no longer: Which technology should I install? It becomes: Which combination of technologies can deliver the energy I need, when I need it, at the cost and reliability level I require? The difference may sound semantic. In practice, it completely changes the engineering. Solar + Wind + BESS Are No Longer Three Separate Projects Imagine a region with excellent solar resources during the day and strong wind resources during other periods. There is also a battery. Perhaps a conventional backup source. And a constrained grid connection. The challenge is no longer to optimize each individual asset. The objective becomes making the entire portfolio operate as one virtually coordinated power plant. “The project has to see it as one large element rather than several small, independent elements.” This is where control, automation and power electronics become central. The hardware generates and stores energy. Control turns everything into a system. In the Caribbean, the Future Is Already Operating as a System Gustavo points to Norvento projects in the Caribbean as examples of this approach. Some installations combine diesel generation, photovoltaics and BESS. In these environments, engineers work with customers to define algorithms and operating strategies: when to charge; when to discharge; how many cycles to use; how much battery life to preserve; when to prioritize availability; how to reduce fuel consumption; and how to deliver energy to the community. It is a practical demonstration that hybridization does not simply mean placing different technologies on the same site. It means making them think together. Vertical Integration as a Technology Strategy Norvento has structured engineering, project development, automation, control and operations teams within a relatively vertically integrated organization. That creates an interesting relationship between operational experience and product development. A problem discovered in the field can return to engineering. Engineering modifies the control strategy. Control influences product development. The product goes back into the field. It is a cycle. And it helps explain how a company that began by developing its own renewable projects eventually moved into manufacturing multi-megawatt-scale converters. Why Brazil? 2026 marks Norvento's first participation in Intersolar South America. And the company is arriving without pretending it already has every answer. Gustavo is clear: “We're coming here to understand the market and learn about its needs.” That caution matters. Brazil is not simply a tropical version of the Spanish market. Its energy mix is different. Its grid is different. Its hydropower presence is different. Its distances are different. Its large consumers are distributed differently. Its grid codes have their own specific requirements. And therefore, the value of energy storage may also be different. Brazil Already Has a Gigantic “Battery” Except It Is Made of Water Gustavo makes a particularly interesting comparison. Brazil has a massive share of hydropower in its electricity system. Within their operational limitations, reservoirs can store potential energy in the form of water. “A hydropower plant is a huge storage system almost like a large BESS, if you think about it except it doesn't use batteries.” Technically, they are very different technologies. But the analogy helps explain a structural characteristic of Brazil. Brazil's need for batteries will not necessarily follow exactly the same trajectory as countries with very different electricity mixes. In Spain, arbitrage may play a particular role. In Brazil, other applications may develop more quickly. Capacity, Peak Shaving, Backup and Decarbonization Gustavo sees several potential entry points for energy storage in Brazil. Capacity markets. Industrial applications. Peak shaving. Backup. Power quality. Decarbonization for large energy consumers. Renewable integration. Each has a different economic logic. This reinforces a fundamental principle: there is no single “Brazilian BESS market.” There are multiple BESS markets within Brazil. Norvento's strategy at this initial stage is precisely to understand which of those markets are the best fit for its technologies. Norvento Is Not Arriving with a Ready-Made Formula The company is evaluating different business models for Brazil. Equipment sales. Partnerships. Engineering. Integration into larger projects. Potential turnkey structures. The configuration will depend on the customer. A major utility-scale project may involve several players across the value chain. An industrial customer may prefer to work with a single provider. “It all depends on segmenting the market and understanding each project individually.” That approach matters because energy storage remains a market in formation. Trying to impose one commercial solution on every application would ignore precisely the complexity that makes this market so interesting. The Next Revolution May Not Even Be Called BESS At the end of the interview, Ricardo Honório asked Gustavo to imagine meeting again in 2030. What would have changed? His answer may be the best summary of the entire conversation. Five years ago, Gustavo recalls, batteries were still a much more preliminary discussion. Technically possible. But often difficult to justify commercially. Now the landscape has changed. Costs have fallen. Applications have matured. Projects have grown. And new battery chemistries continue to advance. Lithium. Sodium. Solid state. And other technologies that may yet reach commercial scale. But perhaps the biggest change will not be chemistry. It may be language. “Who knows? Maybe we won't even be talking about BESS anymore. We'll be talking about systems.” That sentence deserves attention. Because it describes exactly where the industry appears to be heading. 2030: Fewer Pieces of Equipment, More Systems Perhaps by 2030, nobody will simply ask: How many megawatts of solar do you have? Or: How large is your battery? The question may become: How much flexibility can your system deliver? How much energy can it shift? How much can it dispatch? How quickly can it respond? How much can it stabilize? How much asset life can it preserve? How much transmission congestion can it relieve? How much renewable generation can it integrate? Gustavo summarizes that shift: “It's no longer about how I add renewables, but how I increase flexibility, how I increase the predictability of my system, what the challenges are, and how I relieve congestion on my transmission line.” That is the leap. From individual technologies to system-level functionality. EnergyChannel Analysis | The Next Phase of the Energy Transition Will Not Be Measured Only in Gigawatts A shift is quietly taking place across the global energy industry. During the first major phase of the energy transition, winning meant installing. More panels. More turbines. More megawatts. More renewable capacity. That expansion was essential. But it created a new set of challenges. Excess generation at certain times. Grid congestion. Curtailment. Volatility. Capacity requirements. Power quality. Stability. Mismatch between generation and demand. And the more renewable energy we add, the more important these issues become. That is why the next phase will not simply be a continuation of the first. It will represent a paradigm shift. From generation to management. From power to flexibility. From equipment to systems. In this world, a battery alone is worth less than a battery that is intelligently controlled. A standalone solar plant may be worth less than a hybrid plant capable of shifting its production. A wind turbine becomes more than a generation asset when it can operate in coordination with storage. And a converter becomes more than a device sitting between direct and alternating current when it begins contributing to grid stability. Norvento's story is particularly interesting because it has experienced this transformation from the inside. It began with engineering. It became a project developer and operator. It learned in the field. It moved into manufacturing. It started with converters in the tens of kilowatts. Now it is presenting a product family reaching approximately 9 MW. And it arrives in Brazil precisely as the country begins a much more concrete discussion about the role batteries will play in its electricity system. But perhaps the most important contribution of this interview is not a product. Not 9 MW. Not Grid Forming. Not liquid cooling. It is an idea. We may be approaching the moment when we stop thinking about solar, wind and batteries as separate industries. They will simply become components. Tools within a larger architecture. The real product will be the ability to deliver energy: where it is needed; when it is needed; at the quality required; for as long as it is required. If that vision proves correct, the energy race toward 2030 will not necessarily be won by whoever installs the most equipment. It will be won by whoever can make that equipment work together. The first era of renewables was about generation. The second begins now. And it will be about flexibility. EnergyChannel Special Coverage | Intersolar South America 2026 In its first appearance at Intersolar South America, Spain-based Norvento TECHnPower introduced the Brazilian market to its expertise in power electronics, energy storage, microgrids and renewable technology integration. Among the highlights is the nXL family, developed for utility-scale applications and available in different architectures for photovoltaics, energy storage and hybrid systems. The platform can reach approximately 9 MVA in certain configurations and incorporates advanced capabilities including Grid Forming and Black Start. The company has also developed hybrid configurations integrating photovoltaics and BESS through DC coupling, reinforcing the central vision Gustavo presented during the interview: the future will be less about isolated technologies and increasingly about integrated energy systems. Interviewee: Gustavo Christovam João Position: Applications Engineer Company: Norvento TECHnPower Interview: Ricardo Honório — EnergyChannel Event: Intersolar South America 2026 Location: Expo Center Norte — São Paulo, Brazil EnergyChannel We Tell the Stories Driving the Energy Transition. After the Race for Renewables, the Age of Flexibility Begins: Norvento Arrives in Brazil with Converters Up to 9 MW and a New Vision for Energy

With more than 400 MW under management and operations across 24 Brazilian states, the startup is preparing new launches for the trade show and betting on technology to address one of the key challenges created by the expansion of distributed generation: transforming an increasingly complex operation into a scalable, automated and financially efficient business. Digital Grid Brings Automation, Data Intelligence and New Energy Management Solutions to Intersolar 2026 The expansion of distributed generation in Brazil has created opportunities for thousands of new renewable energy projects, but it has also introduced a challenge that grows as the market scales: how can thousands of consumer units, energy credits, invoices, collections, payments and data from utilities be managed efficiently? This is precisely where technology is beginning to play an increasingly strategic role. Focused on the digitalization of Distributed Generation (DG) power plant management, Digital Grid will participate in The smarter E South America / Intersolar South America 2026, taking place from August 25 to 27 in São Paulo, where it will present its vision for the future of industry operations and unveil new capabilities for its platform. The company develops a SaaS energy management platform for DG power plants, combining financial automation, data intelligence and tools designed to streamline the relationship between renewable energy generators and end consumers. According to data provided by the company to EnergyChannel, Digital Grid already operates across 24 Brazilian states, serves more than 60,000 consumer units, has processed over 1 million invoices, and manages more than 400 MW of installed capacity. These figures help illustrate a transformation taking place behind the scenes in distributed generation: as customer portfolios grow, processes that could once be handled manually increasingly require systems capable of integrating energy, financial and commercial data. From Energy Generation to Financial Management Digital Grid's proposition is to bring different stages of this operation together within a single technological environment. The process begins with measuring the energy generated and defining how energy credits are allocated among consumer units. Automated systems then retrieve electricity bills directly from utility portals, process the information and convert the documents into structured data. The platform also monitors energy credits, generates white-label invoices, integrates with banking systems, issues payment slips and PIX QR Codes, and tracks payments and financial reconciliation. Another important component is the management of delinquency and consumer units, providing DG operators with greater visibility into the energy and financial performance of their portfolios. In practice, the objective is to bring to distributed generation a technological layer similar to those already found in other industries that have undergone rapid digitalization. New Solutions to Be Unveiled at Intersolar Digital Grid will also use its participation at Intersolar 2026 to introduce new capabilities for its platform. Among the planned launches is a new CRM solution, designed to expand commercial management capabilities and improve the customer experience. The company is also preparing Conversational Analytics, a suite of reports and analytical tools designed to enhance users' ability to interpret the information generated by their operations. These developments are part of a broader technology expansion strategy that also includes investments in artificial intelligence. AI Applied to One of DG's Most Critical Challenges One of the projects currently under development is the company's Intelligent Allocation Engine, a technology that uses predictive artificial intelligence to automate the management and allocation of energy credits from distributed generation plants. The project received BRL 2.1 million in funding after Digital Grid was selected through the “Deep Tech – Market Entry and Commercial Traction” public call organized by the Minas Gerais State Research Support Foundation (Fapemig). The technology is designed to increase the accuracy of energy credit allocation, reducing operational and regulatory errors while helping protect the cash flow of energy assets. The issue becomes particularly relevant in a market where small allocation inconsistencies, when multiplied across thousands of consumer units, can result in significant financial impacts for generators and investors. Brazilian Technology Gains International Recognition Digital Grid's trajectory also gained international recognition in 2025. The company was one of the winners of the SolarX Startup Challenge 2025 – Caribbean and Latin America Edition, an initiative promoted by the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The competition received 113 applications from 29 countries, with Digital Grid recognized among the ten most innovative solar startups in Latin America and the Caribbean. The announcement was made during COP30, held in Belém in November, and the recognition provided the company with financial support and participation in an acceleration program organized by the international institution. Beyond Software: Training and Connecting the Market Another initiative Digital Grid plans to present to the industry is Hub DG, created in 2026 to provide professional training, executive education and knowledge exchange among distributed generation professionals. The initiative has already held meetings in Belo Horizonte and Florianópolis, bringing together executives, legal experts, back-office professionals and industry companies to discuss topics such as regulation, Brazil's Law No. 14,300, compliance, consumer unit management, operational efficiency and automation. The initiative highlights an important reality: the technological transformation of distributed generation does not depend on software alone. It also requires professional development, regulatory expertise and greater integration among the different players across the market. The Next Chapter Begins at Intersolar As Brazil's distributed generation market enters a more mature phase, operational efficiency, financial predictability and the ability to manage large portfolios are becoming increasingly important topics across the industry. It is against this backdrop that Digital Grid arrives at Intersolar South America 2026. During the trade show, EnergyChannel will provide special coverage of Digital Grid's participation, following its product launches and speaking with company executives about technology, artificial intelligence, financial management and the next steps in the digitalization of Brazil's distributed generation market. EnergyChannel's special coverage of Digital Grid at Intersolar 2026 continues. Digital Grid Brings Automation, Data Intelligence and New Energy Management Solutions to Intersolar 2026

Company will showcase residential, commercial and industrial energy storage solutions in São Paulo, reinforcing its presence in the Latin American market EENOVANCE, a global company specializing in energy storage technologies and solutions, will participate in The smarter E South America 2026, taking place from August 25 to 27 at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, Brazil. The company will welcome customers, partners and energy industry professionals at Hall B2, Booth B2.90, where it will showcase part of its portfolio of energy storage systems designed for a wide range of applications. EENOVANCE's participation comes at a time when energy storage is playing an increasingly important role in the transformation of power systems, driven by the expansion of renewable energy, the need for greater flexibility and energy resilience, and the development of new distributed energy applications. From Residential to Commercial and Industrial Applications With solutions spanning residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and larger-scale applications, EENOVANCE develops integrated energy storage systems that combine different technologies for intelligent energy management, storage and utilization. Among the company's core technologies are EMS (Energy Management System), BMS (Battery Management System) and PCS (Power Conversion System), key components for the integration and management of modern energy storage systems. For The smarter E South America 2026, EENOVANCE has prepared an exhibition featuring several of its product families. For the residential market, the company plans to showcase solutions from the SQ, MANA and CHAKRA product lines, including inverters and different battery configurations designed for residential energy storage applications. For the commercial and industrial segment, EENOVANCE will present products from the E-MATE family, including solutions featuring different architectures and cooling systems, as well as the G-Power line, designed for higher-capacity energy storage applications. The goal is to demonstrate how different energy storage configurations can address the needs of a broad range of customers, from residential users to businesses and projects with significantly higher energy demands. Global Strategy with a Strong Presence in Brazil EENOVANCE has been expanding its international presence and currently reports commercial coverage across more than 60 countries and regions, supported by a global network of offices and service centers. The company also maintains a presence in Brazil, a market considered strategic due to the continued growth of renewable energy and the emerging opportunities associated with energy storage. Leading the company's activities in the region is Robson Meira, Country Manager LATAM at EENOVANCE, who will be present throughout The smarter E South America 2026 to welcome customers, partners and professionals from the Brazilian energy market. Robson's presence at the event reinforces the company's strategy of building closer relationships with the local industry and developing new opportunities for energy storage solutions across Brazil and Latin America. Robson will be joined by Caio Garbelotto, Pre-Sales Technical Manager LATAM, who will support technical discussions on solar energy applications and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), helping connect EENOVANCE's global portfolio with the specific requirements and characteristics of projects developed across the region. EENOVANCE's international portfolio covers three major segments: Residential ESS, C&I ESS and Utility ESS. Beyond equipment, the company's technology strategy includes intelligent energy management systems designed to integrate hardware, software, monitoring and control across energy storage installations. Energy Storage at the Center of the Discussion EENOVANCE's participation in The smarter E South America also places the company at the center of one of the most important discussions surrounding the next stage of Brazil's energy transition: how to integrate energy storage, renewable generation and intelligent energy management. BESS applications continue to expand across different markets, ranging from residential storage and greater energy autonomy to commercial and industrial applications involving demand management, operational continuity and increased flexibility in energy consumption. For EENOVANCE, the exhibition will also provide an opportunity to introduce its technologies to the Latin American market and strengthen relationships with integrators, distributors, project developers and other companies across the energy sector. EENOVANCE at The smarter E South America 2026 Date: August 25–27, 2026Venue: Expo Center Norte — São Paulo, BrazilHall: B2Booth: B2.90 Robson Meira and the EENOVANCE team will be at Booth B2.90 throughout the three-day event, welcoming the Brazilian energy market, presenting the company's solutions and discussing opportunities for the advancement of energy storage across Brazil and Latin America. EnergyChannel will provide special coverage of EENOVANCE's participation in The smarter E South America 2026, bringing exclusive content, images and insights directly from the exhibition floor. During the event, EnergyChannel will also conduct exclusive interviews with EENOVANCE executives, exploring energy storage technologies, the company's strategy for Brazil and its outlook for the Latin American market. Follow EnergyChannel's special coverage directly from The smarter E South America 2026. EENOVANCE Brings Energy Storage Solutions to The smarter E South America 2026

The Spanish renewable energy technology company will participate in Intersolar South America 2026 at a time when energy storage, power electronics and hybrid systems are becoming increasingly important in the transformation of the electricity sector. Brazil - 14/08/2026 - The global energy transition is entering a new phase. After years marked by the rapid expansion of solar and wind power, a new challenge is moving to the center of discussions across the electricity sector: how to convert, store, control and integrate increasingly large volumes of renewable energy into power systems. It is within this context that Spanish company Norvento TECHnPower is coming to Brazil to participate in Intersolar South America 2026, taking place from August 25 to 27 at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo. The company will be at booth B6.85, where it will showcase technologies primarily focused on energy storage, utility-scale solar photovoltaic generation and hybrid renewable energy systems. Beyond the participation of a European company in one of Latin America’s leading solar energy exhibitions, Norvento’s presence also illustrates a broader transformation currently taking place across the sector. As renewable sources account for a growing share of the electricity mix, the discussion is no longer focused solely on installing new generation capacity. Flexibility, storage, power electronics, energy management and the integration of different energy sources are becoming increasingly strategic. From Renewable Generation to Energy Intelligence Norvento’s history in the renewable energy sector began in 1981. Over more than four decades, the Spanish group has developed projects and technologies related to renewable generation, industrial self-consumption, wind energy, storage, microgrids and energy management. Today, the company states that it has more than 350 MW of renewable assets in operation and more than 1,000 MW under development. A significant part of this technological strategy is now concentrated within Norvento TECHnPower, the division that brings together the technologies developed by the group for energy generation, conversion and storage. Its portfolio includes wind turbines, power electronic converters, photovoltaic inverters and battery energy storage systems, with applications ranging from commercial and industrial facilities and microgrids to large-scale renewable generation projects. This strategy reflects an important shift beginning to take shape across different markets. Solar panels and wind turbines remain fundamental to the decarbonization of the electricity sector. However, generating renewable electricity alone no longer represents the full complexity of the energy transition. The infrastructure surrounding that generation is becoming equally important. Power Electronics Moves to Center Stage One of the technologies illustrating this new phase is the nXL PCS platform, developed by Norvento for large-scale battery energy storage projects. The power conversion system can reach up to 9 MVA in a 20-foot configuration, using a modular architecture composed of four independent power modules. According to the company, this architecture makes it possible to independently manage different battery inputs while increasing system redundancy and operational availability. Norvento also reports conversion efficiency of approximately 99%, together with functionalities designed for interaction with and support of the electrical grid. These characteristics help explain why the Power Conversion System — PCS is becoming a strategic component in large-scale energy storage projects. In a BESS installation, batteries store energy. But it is power electronics that determines how that energy is converted and how the system interacts with the electrical grid. Converters control the flow between direct current and alternating current and enable storage systems to respond to grid requirements. As battery projects move toward increasingly large installations, the efficiency, availability and controllability of this equipment have a direct impact on the technical and economic performance of these projects. Energy Storage Becomes Part of Electricity Infrastructure Energy storage is another pillar of Norvento’s technology strategy. The company develops nGM BESS systems, including containerized and skid-mounted solutions designed for industrial facilities, distribution grids, renewable energy plants and microgrids. The development of these technologies illustrates how the role of batteries is changing. An energy storage system can absorb renewable electricity when generation is abundant and subsequently return that energy to the system. But modern BESS projects can perform additional functions, including demand management, grid support, backup power and the hybridization of renewable assets. For electricity systems with a growing share of solar and wind generation, this flexibility is becoming increasingly important. Rather than treating renewable generation, energy storage and electrical infrastructure as independent elements, the industry is beginning to design them as parts of a single energy system. This is precisely where hybridization is gaining ground. Solar, Wind and Batteries Begin to Operate as a Single System Norvento’s technology portfolio includes solutions capable of combining renewable generation, energy storage and advanced control systems. The company has experience developing hybrid systems and microgrids that can integrate technologies such as solar photovoltaic generation, wind power and batteries. One example is the nED750, a wind turbine of up to 750 kW featuring direct-drive technology, developed for wind repowering applications. It can replace existing 600–750 kW wind turbines to increase energy production, extend the operating life of wind farms and optimize project CAPEX. The turbine can operate together with photovoltaic systems, battery storage and other generation technologies, including applications involving weak electrical grids or isolated systems. This architecture points toward a scenario in which different energy assets will become increasingly interconnected. A solar plant does not necessarily have to operate solely as a solar power plant. Likewise, a wind installation does not necessarily have to depend exclusively on the immediate availability of wind. When combined with energy storage, power electronics and digital control systems, different energy sources can operate within a single energy ecosystem. For industries, utilities and infrastructure operators, this integration can translate into greater flexibility and better utilization of existing assets. From Galicia to a New Generation of the Energy Industry Behind Norvento’s technology strategy lies another project that illustrates the changes taking place across the industrial supply chain of the energy transition. In Lugo, in the Galicia region of Spain, the company is developing the Norvento Enerxía Factory Zero — neFO, a new industrial facility designed to manufacture the different technology families developed by TECHnPower. With a total investment of more than €50 million, the project received €27.5 million in support from the European Union Innovation Fund. Norvento describes the facility as a factory designed around energy self-sufficiency and net-zero emissions, dedicated to producing technologies related to renewable generation, power conversion and energy storage. The initiative also highlights another important debate. As countries accelerate investments in renewable energy, industrial policy is increasingly becoming part of the broader energy discussion. The issue is no longer only about determining where clean electricity will be generated, but also where the technologies required to sustain this transformation will be developed and manufactured. Batteries, converters, inverters, control systems and energy management platforms are becoming strategic components of a rapidly expanding global clean energy supply chain. Why Brazil Matters Brazil provides a particularly relevant environment for this discussion. The country already has one of the highest shares of renewable electricity among the world’s major economies and continues to expand its installed solar and wind generation capacity. However, a greater penetration of these energy sources also creates new technical challenges. How can increasing volumes of variable renewable generation be integrated into electricity grids? How can energy produced during certain periods be shifted to times when the system needs it most? How can industries and large consumers increase their energy autonomy without compromising security and reliability? And what role will batteries and power electronics play in the next stage of renewable energy expansion in Brazil? These questions are bringing energy storage, hybridization and advanced power conversion systems increasingly close to the center of Brazil’s energy debate. This scenario also helps explain the transformation of Intersolar South America itself. The exhibition is gradually evolving beyond being primarily a showcase for photovoltaic modules and traditional solar equipment, reflecting a much broader convergence between solar generation, energy storage, power electronics, digitalization and grid infrastructure. A Look at the Next Phase of the Energy Transition Norvento TECHnPower’s participation in Intersolar South America 2026 can therefore be viewed as more than simply the presence of another European technology provider in the Brazilian market. It represents an opportunity to understand how the architecture of electricity systems itself is beginning to change. The first major chapter in the expansion of renewable energy focused primarily on producing clean electricity at scale and at increasingly competitive costs. The next chapter is likely to be more complex. The question is also becoming when that energy will be used, where it will be stored, how it will be converted and how different energy resources will interact with the grid in real time. Companies developing the technologies responsible for these interactions are therefore likely to occupy an increasingly relevant position in the transformation of the global energy sector. From large-scale power conversion systems for batteries and BESS projects to distributed wind generation and hybrid energy systems, the technologies developed by Norvento provide a perspective on how this next stage is beginning to take shape. EnergyChannel will follow this debate directly from Intersolar South America 2026 in São Paulo, where our team will provide special coverage with Norvento TECHnPower to explore its technologies, speak with company executives and understand the opportunities the company sees for Brazil and Latin America. EnergyChannel | Special Coverage — Intersolar South America 2026 São Paulo | August 25–27, 2026 Norvento TECHnPower Arrives at Intersolar 2026 as Energy Storage and Hybridization Gain Momentum

SPECIAL REPORT The End of Energy Concentration? Why every oil crisis strengthens the case for a decentralized energy economy By EnergyChannel Intelligence Every oil crisis tells a bigger story The latest rise in global oil prices was not driven solely by supply and demand. Renewed security concerns surrounding key maritime routes in the Red Sea, combined with temporary production constraints in Kazakhstan, once again reminded financial markets of a reality that has shaped the global economy for decades: energy security remains one of the world's most influential economic variables. Whenever geopolitical tensions threaten oil supply chains, markets react almost instantly. Oil prices rise. Freight rates increase. Insurance premiums climb. Inflation expectations return. Investors seek safe assets. Central banks reassess monetary policy. Although these events may appear temporary, they reveal something much larger than short-term commodity price movements. They expose the structural characteristics of an economic model that still depends heavily on a relatively small number of producing regions and strategically vulnerable transportation corridors. While oil continues to play an indispensable role in the global economy, another energy model is gradually emerging one that is more distributed, more resilient and increasingly driven by electrification. This is not simply a technological transition. It represents the beginning of a profound transformation in how energy is produced, owned, traded and consumed. Oil remains the backbone of the global economy For more than a century, oil has powered economic development. It fuels transportation networks, aviation, shipping, petrochemical industries, agriculture, manufacturing and national defense. Modern economies were built around an infrastructure where reliable access to oil became synonymous with economic stability. Despite rapid advances in renewable energy, global dependence on petroleum remains significant. Beyond transportation fuels, oil serves as the primary feedstock for thousands of industrial products, including plastics, synthetic fibers, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, chemicals and countless everyday materials. For this reason, fluctuations in oil prices affect far more than motorists at gas stations. They influence virtually every productive sector. Why regional conflicts become global economic events Unlike many other commodities, oil production is geographically concentrated. A relatively limited number of producing countries account for a substantial share of global exports. At the same time, international oil flows depend on several strategic maritime chokepoints. When instability affects any of these regions, the consequences extend well beyond the energy sector. Markets immediately begin pricing geopolitical risk. Shipping companies revise routes. Marine insurance costs increase. Freight becomes more expensive. Import costs rise. Manufacturers face higher production expenses. Consumers eventually absorb part of these increases through inflation. A localized geopolitical incident can rapidly evolve into a worldwide macroeconomic concern. This interconnectedness explains why oil continues to occupy a unique position within global financial markets. The first nine sectors affected by higher oil prices Historically, sustained increases in oil prices tend to impact economies in a predictable sequence. 1. Transportation fuels Gasoline. Diesel. Jet fuel. Immediate price adjustments affect consumers and businesses alike. 2. Logistics and transportation Road freight. Commercial aviation. Maritime shipping. Public transportation. Transportation costs ripple throughout supply chains. 3. Global trade Container shipping. Import and export operations. Port logistics. Marine insurance. International commerce becomes more expensive. 4. Inflation Higher transportation and production costs eventually reach consumers. Food. Consumer goods. Services. Construction materials. Inflationary pressure expands across multiple sectors. 5. Agriculture Modern agriculture depends heavily on fuel. Farm equipment. Harvesting. Transportation. Fertilizer production. Food prices inevitably become more sensitive. 6. Industrial manufacturing Energy-intensive industries face rising operational costs. Petrochemicals. Steel. Cement. Automotive manufacturing. Chemical production. Profit margins narrow while investment decisions become more cautious. 7. Financial markets Investors reassess risk. Equity volatility increases. Currencies fluctuate. Government bond markets react. Capital seeks safer assets. 8. Monetary policy Persistent energy inflation complicates central bank decisions. Interest rates may remain higher for longer. Borrowing costs increase. Economic growth may slow. 9. Households Ultimately, consumers absorb much of the economic adjustment. Higher fuel prices. More expensive groceries. Increased utility costs. Reduced purchasing power. Lower discretionary spending. A new energy architecture is emerging While the traditional energy system continues to demonstrate its vulnerabilities, another model has quietly gained momentum across the world. Instead of relying primarily on large centralized production facilities, the new energy economy increasingly consists of millions of distributed assets. Solar rooftops. Battery energy storage systems. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Microgrids. Community solar projects. Distributed wind generation. Behind-the-meter storage. Digital energy management platforms. This transformation changes more than the physical infrastructure. It changes ownership itself. Millions of consumers are gradually becoming energy producers. From centralized production to distributed value creation One of the defining characteristics of the fossil fuel economy has always been concentration. Oil reserves exist only in certain regions. Production requires enormous capital investments. Transportation depends on international logistics. Market influence remains concentrated among relatively few actors. Distributed renewable energy follows a different economic logic. A rooftop solar system can generate electricity almost anywhere. Battery storage can be installed in homes, factories or commercial buildings. Electric vehicles become both transportation assets and flexible electricity consumers. Local businesses participate in installation, software development, engineering, maintenance, financing and digital services. Economic value becomes more geographically dispersed. Rather than concentrating wealth around extraction, the energy transition increasingly distributes opportunities across entire societies. Electrification changes more than transportation The transition toward electric mobility is often discussed as a change in vehicle technology. In reality, its implications are considerably broader. An electric vehicle can be powered by electricity generated from solar, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear or other low-carbon sources. In many cases, that electricity may even be produced locally. Every additional electric vehicle connected to an increasingly renewable power system gradually reduces exposure to international oil market volatility. The significance extends beyond emissions. It represents diversification. Greater resilience. Reduced geopolitical dependence. More flexible energy systems. The rise of energy democracy Perhaps the most significant transformation now underway is not technological. It is structural. For decades, energy production remained concentrated among governments, multinational corporations and large utilities. Today, households, farmers, businesses, industrial facilities and local communities increasingly participate directly in energy generation. Distributed energy resources are creating what many analysts describe as a more democratic energy ecosystem. Ownership expands. Participation increases. Innovation accelerates. Competition broadens. Rather than replacing existing infrastructure overnight, this model gradually complements—and in some sectors eventually transforms—the traditional centralized energy system. Is this the end of oil? No. Oil will remain an essential component of the global economy for decades. Aviation. Maritime transport. Heavy industry. Petrochemicals. Chemical manufacturing. Numerous industrial processes will continue to require petroleum products well into the future. The question is therefore not whether oil disappears. The more relevant question is whether oil will continue to exercise the same degree of economic influence it has held throughout the twentieth century. Current trends suggest that influence may gradually diminish as energy systems become more diversified. Not because oil loses its importance. But because societies gain more alternatives. The economics of resilience Every major energy transition throughout history has been driven by more than environmental considerations. Economics has always played a decisive role. The expansion of renewable generation, battery storage, digital grids and electrification increasingly reflects a search for resilience. Countries seek greater energy independence. Companies seek cost predictability. Consumers seek lower operating expenses. Investors seek long-term stability. Distributed energy systems address each of these objectives simultaneously. Their value therefore extends well beyond carbon reduction. A transition measured in decades not headlines Energy transitions rarely occur overnight. Coal did not disappear when oil emerged. Natural gas did not eliminate coal. Renewables will not immediately replace hydrocarbons. Instead, history demonstrates that energy systems evolve gradually. Old and new technologies coexist. Infrastructure adapts. Markets rebalance. Investment shifts. Consumer behavior changes. The current transition follows that same historical pattern. Oil remains indispensable. Yet electricity is becoming increasingly strategic. Looking beyond the next price spike Short-term oil price fluctuations will continue to influence markets. Future geopolitical crises will likely produce similar reactions. However, each new episode also reinforces a broader strategic lesson. Economic resilience increasingly depends on diversification. Countries capable of producing more of their own electricity. Companies investing in distributed generation. Industries adopting electrification. Consumers participating in local energy production. All become less vulnerable to disruptions occurring thousands of kilometers away. That may ultimately become one of the defining characteristics of twenty-first century energy systems. Conclusion The world is not witnessing the end of oil. It is witnessing the gradual end of energy concentration as the dominant organizing principle of the global economy. The transition now underway is not simply replacing one fuel with another. It is redistributing ownership. Expanding participation. Increasing resilience. And reshaping the relationship between energy, economics and society. Every geopolitical shock reminds markets of the vulnerabilities embedded in centralized energy systems. At the same time, every new solar installation, battery system, electric vehicle and microgrid demonstrates that another path is steadily emerging. The future of energy will not be defined by a single technology. It will be defined by diversity. And in that diversity may lie the foundation of a more secure, more resilient and more democratic global energy economy. This Special Report reflects the editorial analysis of EnergyChannel Intelligence and is intended to contribute to the global discussion on energy security, geopolitics and the long-term evolution of the world's energy systems. The End of Energy Concentration?

By EnergyChannel Small in size but ambitious in strategy, Luxembourg has emerged as one of the most advanced e-mobility ecosystems in the world. In recent years, the country has developed a highly integrated infrastructure connecting electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart grids, and digital systems reshaping the traditional concept of EV charging. Today, Luxembourg operates a dense and nationwide network of public charging points, including ultra-fast chargers reaching up to 320 kW along key transport corridors. This entire infrastructure is powered by renewable energy, reinforcing the country’s position as a benchmark for low-carbon mobility. However, Luxembourg’s real innovation goes beyond the number of charging stations. The country has built a smart energy architecture based on digital metering, data platforms, and real-time energy management. In this model, EV charging is no longer just a service it becomes an active component of the energy system. In practical terms, electric vehicles are increasingly treated as energy assets. They can interact dynamically with the grid, absorbing energy during low-demand periods and, in the near future, potentially feeding energy back into the system. This approach improves efficiency, reduces costs, and accelerates the integration of renewable sources such as solar and wind. Another key pillar is the growing adoption of microgrids and battery storage systems within charging hubs. These solutions help reduce grid stress, increase local energy autonomy, and enable large-scale operations with greater predictability. With nearly 30% of new vehicle registrations already electric, Luxembourg demonstrates that the transition to sustainable mobility depends on a coordinated ecosystem where policy incentives, infrastructure, and energy intelligence evolve together. From Charging Stations to Energy Platforms Luxembourg’s model highlights a broader global shift: EV charging infrastructure is evolving into integrated energy platforms. The next generation of charging hubs will not be defined solely by power capacity, but by their ability to combine renewable energy, storage systems, digital management, and grid interaction. This transformation is already underway in leading markets and it is redefining the business model of e-mobility worldwide. Luxembourg is not just deploying chargers. It is building the blueprint for the future of energy and mobility. Luxembourg Accelerates E-Mobility and Reveals the Future of Intelligent Charging Infrastructure

FX Recharge aims to simplify EV charging and elevate user experience in Brazil FX Recharge’s proposal is clear: eliminate friction in electric vehicle charging. In a market where drivers still need to download multiple apps, create accounts, and deal with inconsistent systems, the Brazilian company is introducing a user-first approach focused on convenience, speed, and accessibility. The concept is simple yet powerful: plug, pay, and go. Fewer apps, more freedom One of the biggest challenges EV drivers face today is the fragmentation of charging networks. Different operators require different apps, logins, and payment methods, creating unnecessary friction especially when time matters most. FX Recharge is changing this dynamic. At its charging stations, users can: Pay directly using contactless credit cards Scan a QR code and pay via instant payment systems (Pix) Optionally use the app for added benefits In this model, the app becomes optional—a value-added feature rather than a barrier. The future already in testing: automatic charging One of the company’s most innovative developments is the automatic vehicle identification system, currently in testing. In practice: The vehicle arrives at the station The system recognizes the car The user plugs in Charging starts automatically with payment processed seamlessly This approach aligns with the European “Plug & Charge” concept, delivering a frictionless and highly efficient user experience. Global benchmark: how leading markets are evolving In Europe, charging networks are advancing through interoperability, standardization, and premium station design. In North America, scalability and ecosystem integration dominate, particularly with vertically integrated players. Meanwhile, the Middle East is investing heavily in premium, experience-driven charging hubs aligned with smart city initiatives. Across all these regions, one trend is clear: reducing complexity and improving user experience is the key to adoption. The biggest challenge: availability and reliability Despite rapid growth, a global issue remains: drivers arriving at stations that are either occupied or not functioning properly. Common pain points include: Limited availability Lack of standardization Complex interfaces App dependency FX Recharge directly addresses these challenges by focusing on operational simplicity and user-centric design. Charging as an experience: the “thematic station” concept Beyond functionality, FX Recharge sees an opportunity to transform charging stations into experience-driven environments. This includes: Strong visual identity Integration with services such as cafés and convenience stores Spaces designed around user comfort during charging time This concept has already proven successful in Europe and could redefine EV infrastructure in Brazil. Business model: beyond charging FX Recharge is building a multi-layered value proposition: Everyday users: fast and simple payments App users: rewards, discounts, and loyalty programs Fleet operators and ride-hailing drivers: tailored contracts and pricing Corporate clients: subscription-based charging solutions Globally, similar models include subscription plans, corporate energy management systems, and fleet integration platforms. A global-level player, built in Brazil By combining technology, user experience, and a forward-thinking business model, FX Recharge positions itself not just as another charging operator, but as a high-value player aligned with global standards. Its competitive edge lies in a clear vision: Eliminate friction Prioritize the user Deliver efficiency and simplicity In a market still under development, those who master the fundamentals ease, speed, and reliability will lead the transition. FX Recharge is moving decisively in that direction. FX Recharge aims to simplify EV charging and elevate user experience in Brazil

Energy Technology: How the Convergence of Data, Energy, and Automation Is Reshaping Industry in Latin America By Ricardo Honório, Journalist | EnergyChannel In a global landscape marked by growing pressure for efficiency, decarbonization, and industrial competitiveness, the concept of “energy and industrial intelligence” is emerging as one of the key pillars of today’s economic transformation. In Latin America, this movement is gaining rapid momentum driven by digitalization, the expansion of renewable energy, and the urgent need to modernize production systems. In this context, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technology, positions itself as a key player by integrating electrification, automation, and digital intelligence into a single technological architecture. In an exclusive interview conducted by Ricardo Honório, João Salgueiro, Senior Energy Efficiency Manager for Latin America at SE Advisory Services—Schneider Electric’s global consulting division—and Fabio Castellini, Power Systems Director at Schneider Electric, explain how this convergence is redefining the role of energy across homes, buildings, data centers, industry, infrastructure, and the power grids of the future. From Infrastructure to Software: The Rise of Energy Intelligence “The future of sustainability lies in the ability to transform physical assets into software-defined systems,” says João Salgueiro. At the core of this transformation is the concept of “energy technology,” which combines electrification, automation, and digital intelligence to create more efficient, resilient, and flexible operational environments. EcoStruxure, the company’s digital architecture, is the main driver of this transformation. It connects three operational layers: smart devices that capture field data, control systems that monitor and automate processes in real time, and software and services that turn this data into actionable insights for decision-making. By integrating energy and process data, EcoStruxure creates a unified view across buildings, data centers, industries, and infrastructure enabling real-time energy optimization, improved asset reliability, and accelerated decarbonization strategies. In practice, this means operational managers can monitor every energy and industrial variable, instantly identify deviations, and act predictively reducing waste and increasing productivity. “Energy and industrial intelligence allows organizations to collect, analyze, and act based on data. Beyond improving energy efficiency, it also enables progress in other critical sustainability dimensions, such as water management, resource efficiency, and waste reduction,” explains Salgueiro. The integration of artificial intelligence particularly more efficient models known as “frugal AI” further enhances this analytical capability without increasing environmental impact, enabling faster, safer, and more strategic decisions. Decarbonization Beyond Hardware: A Systemic Transformation According to Salgueiro, reducing operational emissions requires a much broader approach than simply replacing equipment. The company’s strategy involves a systemic analysis of industrial and commercial operations, combining energy efficiency, electrification, process optimization, and renewable energy. Technologies such as heat pumps, advanced industrial control systems, automation for HVAC and compressors, and the gradual electrification of processes that previously relied on fossil fuels are examples of solutions applied in these projects. “The goal is to structure decarbonization by considering available resources, equipment obsolescence, and learning curves prioritizing efficiency gains before major structural changes,” he notes. In this context, industrial software such as Advanced Process Control (APC) plays a key role by enabling process optimization without requiring physical infrastructure changes. This type of solution is particularly relevant for energy-intensive sectors, where operational improvements can generate significant impacts on both emissions and costs. “With this systemic approach, clients can better plan their decarbonization journey and allocate investments more strategically, maximizing environmental and financial outcomes in the short, medium, and long term,” he adds. Smart Grids and the Challenge of Decentralized Energy In the power systems arena, Fabio Castellini highlights that the expansion of distributed generation is fundamentally transforming the energy sector. “Brazil surpassed 40 GW of distributed solar generation in 2025, while Latin America has already exceeded 85 GW of installed capacity,” he states. This growth requires smarter, more flexible, and more resilient grids capable of supporting the expansion of renewable energy across the region. Schneider Electric addresses this challenge with platforms such as EcoStruxure Grid ADMS and EcoStruxure Grid Analytics, which leverage artificial intelligence to integrate weather, distributed generation, and consumption data enabling the anticipation of instabilities and the execution of preventive actions. Automation technologies integrated with SCADA systems allow the grid to operate with a “self-healing” logic, automatically reconfiguring circuits, reducing outages, and restoring power supply more quickly. Meanwhile, EcoStruxure DERMS enables the coordination of thousands of distributed assets such as solar panels, batteries, and demand response programs turning consumers into active participants in the energy system and helping maintain grid balance. The Role of Media in Democratizing the Energy Transition For Salgueiro, one of today’s major challenges is making technical concepts more accessible to broader audiences. “The democratization of knowledge is essential to amplify the positive impact of these technologies and accelerate decarbonization,” he says. Schneider Electric invests in educational initiatives and energy access programs aimed at providing clean and reliable electricity to millions of people and, through energy management training, creating opportunities for social inclusion and upward mobility. By the end of 2025, the company had already provided access to renewable energy solutions for more than 50 million people and trained over one million individuals in energy management. The company also supports the open dissemination of technical knowledge through Schneider Electric University and the Schneider Sustainability Research Institute, offering technical content, studies, and white papers without commercial bias. According to Salgueiro, supporting independent media and documentary productions is essential in this process. “When major brands support impactful content, they help make complex topics more understandable and expand the reach of critical discussions.” This connection between technology, communication, and society is seen as crucial to driving the cultural and behavioral changes needed to accelerate the climate transition. The Legacy of the New Energy Era Looking ahead, Salgueiro emphasizes that the main legacy will be the construction of a sustainable transformation based on open automation, system integration, and intelligent resource management. “The technologies needed for decarbonization already exist. The challenge is to implement them in a structured, integrated, and economically viable way,” he says. The strategy focuses on connecting existing assets, integrating diverse systems, and creating interoperable environments avoiding unnecessary replacements while maximizing the value of installed infrastructure. This model enables the integration of distributed generation, storage, microgrids, and demand response into a single intelligent architecture, increasing flexibility for consumers and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy. In this process, the company’s global consulting division, SE Advisory Services, plays a central role by combining deep expertise, technology, and global implementation capabilities to transform sustainability, energy, and digitalization goals into measurable results. In a landscape filled with multiple technological options, SE Advisory Services helps clients establish a clear roadmap—prioritizing short-, medium-, and long-term projects, reducing risks, and maximizing return on investment at every stage. “Our goal is to help companies build a lasting transformation that combines operational efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability,” he concludes. A New Logic for Energy and Industry At a time when energy is becoming one of the world’s most strategic resources, energy technology represents a structural shift in how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed. By integrating data, automation, and electrification, companies can operate with unprecedented levels of intelligence, predictability, and efficiency. In Latin America, this transformation represents not only environmental gains but also a strategic competitive advantage in the global landscape. And as Schneider Electric’s executives emphasize, the future no longer depends on new inventions—but on the ability to integrate, scale, and apply technologies that already exist. The energy revolution has already begun. And above all, it is digital. Energy Technology: How the Convergence of Data, Energy, and Automation Is Reshaping Industry in Latin America