Dr. Rodrigo Sauaia

Job Title: CEO
Company: ABSOLAR
Country: Brazil

Rodrigo Lopes Sauaia is co-founder and CEO of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association), the national association representing Brazilian solar PV companies and professionals. He is co-founder and a governing board member of the GSC (Global Solar Council), a non-profit body representing regional and national solar associations on international issues.
Rodrigo holds a PhD in Materials Engineering and Technology from PUC-RS (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul), a Master's degree in Renewable Energies from Loughborough University (UK), a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from USP (São Paulo University), and has collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institut für Solare Energiesysteme (Germany) and with ETH Zürich (Switzerland).

April 10, 2024Opening

April 10, 2024Evolution of Distributed Generation in the Northeast

Sessions

Session

Evolution of distributed generation in the Northeast

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Auditorium 1

Overview of the distributed generation market, focusing on the evolution of the regulatory framework and challenges with grid connection.

Session

Opening

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Auditorium 1

Opening ceremony with participation of local authorities and welcome address from event organizers.

Further Content

Press Release

Intersolar Summit Brasil Nordeste attracts over 5,000 visitors, establishing itself as a reference in Brazil’s Northeast

April 15, 2024

Intersolar Summit Brasil Nordeste ended its 4th edition in Fortaleza this Thursday, 11 April, having attracted more than 5,000 visitors and establishing itself as a reference in Brazil’s Northeast.

Press Release

Intersolar Summit Brasil Nordeste: Trends in Solar Energy, Green Hydrogen and Energy Storage Are the Highlights on the Event’s First Day

April 10, 2024

The 4th edition of Intersolar Summit Brasil Nordeste started with significant discussions about the solar industry. The exhibition and workshops were also highlights.

April 23–24, 2025

This is Intersolar Summit Brasil Nordeste

The summit’s mission is to provide in-depth education, enable high-quality networking opportunities, expand the use of PV technologies at regional and national level and strengthen the local PV industry.

For Exhibitors

Exhibit at the Summit

Do you want to expand your business and explore a new promising market? Present your company during the Summit in Fortaleza and Porto Alegre, Brazil, and make valuable business connections.

Press Release

Intersolar Summit Brasil Nordeste gathers 5,000+ people in Fortaleza

April 24, 2023

Last 18–19 April, the city of Fortaleza hosted Intersolar Summit Brasil Nordeste, widely regarded to be the leading event in the Northeast dedicated to discussing and inspiring solar and renewable energy development.