Cíntia Flesch

Job Title: Regulatory and Institutional Affairs Analyst
Company: ABSAE - Associação Brasileira de Soluções de Armazenamento de Energia
Country: Brazil

Cintia Flesch, originally from Vale do Sol, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at ABSAE (Brazilian Energy Storage Association). She works with power sector regulation, electricity markets, energy storage, grid connection, and public policy for the Brazilian power sector. At ABSAE, she contributes to the regulatory development of battery energy storage systems (BESS), engaging in discussions with government agencies, regulators, the system operator, and industry stakeholders to support Brazil's energy transition. She holds a degree in Energy Engineering, a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems, and a postgraduate degree in Energy Law.

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Sessions

Session

New Strategies for a Transforming Energy Industry: Addressing Operational Challenges

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 4:00pm–5:30pm

2nd floor Cantareira 3-5

The transformation of the electricity industry brings opportunities and challenges across various aspects of network planning and operation, particularly with the growing share of renewable sources, decentralization, and digitalization. How can reliability, flexibility, and efficiency be ensured in this new context? This panel will discuss technological innovation, risk management, and legal and regulatory adjustments. It will be an essential debate on how to harness these transformations and address today's challenges.