Energy: what are the low hanging fruits (Brazil)?

Energy: what are the low hanging fruits (Brazil)?

For those who follow the world of energy globally, they notice a clear trend around selected sources and even associated solutions.

Are they also the best for Brazil?

Our cultural profile greatly appreciates the global trends – especially those that are gaining prominence in the developed world.

And here are my questions.

1. Are electric cars an interesting and convenient solution for Brazil, which has ethanol as a tested source, with low emissions and, above all, on par with our purchasing power?

2. Do “non-firm” solar and wind energy make sense for a country that has much more competitive “firm” alternatives?

3. Could replacing instantaneous heaters (showers ) by accumulation ones (tanks) greatly reduce the national demand by shifting heating times to off-peak?

4. Could tackling power theft that represents a relevant fraction of the energy delivered by the national integrated system bring an important benefit?

5. Wouldn’t it be high time for Brazil to implement a demand response program to reduce costs for all Brazilians?