USTDA Supports Smart Grid Deployment in Brazil
September 27, 2021
(USTDA)
Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and
Development Agency awarded a grant to the
Brazilian Association of Electricity
Distributors (ABRADEE) for technical assistance
to enable large-scale smart grid deployment
throughout Brazil.
“USTDA’s assistance will support
ABRADEE’s efforts to create an enabling
environment for smart grid technologies.
Ultimately, this effort will help transform how
electricity is distributed to the majority of
Brazil’s consumers,” said Enoh T. Ebong,
USTDA’s Acting Director. “Our support for
this activity reflects USTDA’s commitment to
advancing smart and sustainable energy
solutions in Brazil, in partnership with U.S.
industry.”
USTDA’s technical assistance will assess
public policy and economic regulation models to
facilitate investments and encourage the
modernization of electricity distribution
networks across the country. ABRADEE members
represent 41 private and public electric
distribution companies in Brazil, operating in
all regions of the country, and serving 99.8%
of Brazilian consumers.
ABRADEE President, Marcos Madureira, said:
“USTDA’s grant will provide Brazilian
electricity distributors an opportunity to
collaborate with U.S. industry and observe how
the United States has developed smart grids and
regulatory best practices. This will allow us
to anticipate potential challenges and identify
solutions that will work for Brazil.”
This technical assistance supports the
international climate and economic cooperation
priorities of the U.S. government, including
USTDA’s Global Partnership for Climate-Smart
Infrastructure and the U.S.-Brazil Energy
Forum.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting
proposals for the USTDA-funded technical
assistance should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
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