Get A Detailed Look At Our Conferences With Session Spotlights

		CONFERENCE SESSION SPOTLIGHT! Our three 2014 conference programs are packed with great sessions and presentations covering key topics directly related to the current needs and issues faced in Brazil's electric power industry! Take a moment to see this week's highlighted sessions (just below the Exciting Announcements section). AND DON'T FORGET! Projects of the Year Award Nominations are due 2 Sept 2014! See bottom of email or Click Here for more information. Exciting Announcements! • Eletrobras is confirmed the official host utility • Eletrobras President is a confirmed keynote speaker • 9 Brazilian energy associations are endorsing the events • 270+ speakers... representing 20 countries... with almost 1/5 working for electric power generation, transmission, and/or distribution companies • Full support from U.S. Department of Commerce to help exhibitors • Numerous 2014 improvements to make for a more productive experience for exhibitors and attendees • Additional Opportunities including Machine Condition Monitoring Course
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		CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHT!
		POWER-GEN BRASIL - Session 5A / 6A Commercial Renewable Development in Brazil I & II Session Description: Brazil's emerging economy has made extensive use of competitive reverse auctions in an attempt to attract renewable power investment at the lowest possible cost. This two-part session provides an overview of the renewable market in Brazil and the future plans for success.
		SESSION 5A / 6A PRESENTATIONS: • Renewable Energy from Biomass - Knowledge That Conserves Natural Resources • COI (Integrated Operation Center) in Usinas da Queiroz Galvao Renewable Energies (QGER) • AREVA´s Low-Carbon Solutions Ensuring Power Growth and Environmental Sustainability for Brazil • Importance of the Standard IEC 61400-25 for the Supervision of Wind Farms • Establishing Best Practices in the Grid Integration of Utility-Scale PV Plants • Increase Financing Viability of Wind Projects by the Reduction of Uncertainties • Energy Valuation of Urban Solid Residues (UVE) • See The Entire POWER-GEN Brasil Program NOW!
		HYDROVISION BRASIL - Session 1 What is the Future of Hydroelectric Power Generation in Brazil? Session Description: The current situation in Brazil regarding limitations on the size of reservoirs is an important topic worthy of discussion and debate. Limitations on the size of reservoirs also place limitations on how much of the country’s remaining hydropower potential can be developed. What are the consequences to the country of limiting the amount of new hydropower development? What is the way forward – how can the hydro generation potential of Brazil be developed in a sustainable manner?
		SESSION 1 PANELISTS: • Newton de Lima Azevedo Jr, Vice-President of the Brazilian Association for Infrastructure, Governor for the World Water Council, Vice-President of Foz do Brasil Company • Francisco Gomide, Former Minister of Mines and Energy; Professor, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil • Benedito Braga, President, World Water Council; Professor, Escola Politécnica, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil • Jerson Kelman, Former President, ANA-Brazilian Water Agency and ANEEL Brazilian Electric Agency; Professor, COPPE Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • See The Entire HydroVision Brasil Program NOW!
		DISTRIBUTECH BRASIL - Session 5A Smart Grid Case Studies Session Description: The speakers in this session will discuss experiences with utilities' smart grid projects, present project results and answer the question: Is smart grid fulfilling expectations?
		SESSION 5A PRESENTATIONS: • Results of the Future City Project • Handling Disturbances With Prepaid kWh Meters • Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Storm Outage Management and Restoration • See The Entire Program NOW!
		PROJECTS OF THE YEAR! Presented By:
		FINAL Nominations DUE 2 Sept 2014! The Power Brasil Events’ flagship media publications will once again bestow this prestigious honor on utilities, electricity generators and transmission and distribution companies involved with key projects and successes in the South American electric power industry. A maximum of six awards (total) will be presented at the ceremony. Click Here for more information or to make a nomination.
		POWER-GEN BRASIL - SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
		• Conventional Thermal Generation • Renewable Energy Generation • Nuclear Power Generation • SUBMIT A NOMINATION NOW!
		HYDROVISION BRASIL - SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
		• Dam Or Civil Works Construction Or Rehabilitation • Environmental Sustainability • New (Greenfield) Development (10-100 MW) • New (Greenfield) Development (101-20,000 MW) • Project Financial Closing • Project Refurbishment/Modernization • Small Hydro (Less Than 10 MW • SUBMIT A NOMINATION NOW!
		DISTRIBUTECH BRASIL - SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
		• Best Small Smart Grid Project (Pilot Project Or Less Than 100,000 Customers) • Best Large Smart Grid Project (More Than 100,000 Customers) • Best Transmission Project • Best Customer Service/Engagement Project • SUBMIT A NOMINATION NOW!