Solar Energy: Installations and Commissioning

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Time
9:00am–10:30am
Hall
2nd floor
Room
Cantareira 6


The technical commissioning of grid-connected PV systems is explored from the perspectives of compliance, system verification and the optimisation of ROI in medium- and large-scale power plants. Another presentation examines commissioning as the link between CAPEX and OPEX, with a focus on traceability and failure prevention.



9:00am–9:20amCommissioning Methodology and Technical Verification of a 5kw Grid-Connected PV System: A Case Study Focused on Compliance and Performance

Michel Almeida

Electrical Engineer

Energtech Engenharia

9:20am–9:40amTechnical Risk Mitigation and the Optimisation of ROI in Medium- and Large-Scale Power Plants

Gustavo Silva

Quality Technical Analyst

TTS Energia

Natali Mafra

Quality Management Assistant

TTS Energia

Rui Esteves

Director of Quality and Innovation

TTS Energia

9:40am–10:00amCommissioning as the Link Between Capex and Opex, With a Focus on Traceability and Failure Prevention in PV Plants

Leonardo Bastos de Carvalho

Technical Director

Letech Energia

10:00am–10:30amQ&A

Speakers
Speaker
Michel Almeida, Energtech Engenharia

Electrical Engineer

Brazil

Michel José de Almeida is an electrical engineer who works in the field of solar photovoltaics at Energtech Engenharia, where he develops projects, obtains approvals, and commissions distributed generation systems, with a focus on energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and the technical quality of the installations.

Speaker
Leonardo Bastos de Carvalho, Letech Energia

Technical Director

Brazil

Leonardo Carvalho is an electrical technician who graduated from CEFET-RJ and is currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, with more than 16 years of experience in the energy sector. A specialist in commissioning, inspection, diagnostics, and performance analysis of low- and medium-voltage electrical installations, photovoltaic systems, and lightning protection systems (SPDA), he leads projects focused on reliability, operational safety, and asset optimization. As CEO of LETECH Energia, he has participated in the commissioning and technical evaluation of hundreds of megawatts of photovoltaic power plants in Brazil. He is an instructor at the Fluke Academy and a Fluke Brazil Ambassador, actively contributing to the training of professionals and the development of best engineering practices applied to the electrical sector.

Speaker
Natali Mafra, TTS Energia

Quality Management Assistant

Brazil

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Speaker
Rui Esteves, TTS Energia

Director of Quality and Innovation

Brazil

Rui Esteves is an electrical engineer who graduated from the University of Porto (Portugal). He holds postgraduate degrees in Industrial Management and Complexity Sciences, as well as a master's degree in Information Systems Management. With 10 years of experience in the field of photovoltaic energy, he is the Director of Quality and Innovation at TTS Energia. He is a scholar and enthusiast dedicated to excellence in electrical and photovoltaic projects. He teaches courses on Zero-Grid and other topics in the field of electrical energy.

Speaker
Gustavo Silva, TTS Energia

Quality Technical Analyst

Brazil

Gustavo Silva is an electrical engineer who graduated from the Centro Universitário de Jaguariúna (UniFAJ) and holds a technical degree in electronics from ETEC João Baptista de Lima Figueiredo (Centro Paula Souza) in Mococa. He worked for four years in process engineering and has been working in the photovoltaic energy sector for the past four years, where he served as a Designer and currently works as a Technical Quality Analyst at TTS Energia. He specializes in modeling using PVsyst software and the commissioning of photovoltaic power plants, ensuring project compliance and performance.

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