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"Passion for new horizons empowers us to rise above the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary." - J.M. Barrie
Here, I primarily share my thoughts on future energy, leadership, software and technologies, business strategies, international corporate careers, and some life philosophies.
I also share many personal stories that have changed my perspective on the world. While I do not intend these stories to serve as advice or guidance, I have learned a lot from others by applying my personal filter to determine what is worth absorbing and what is not. I hope you do the same.
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SEB liberalization: Brazil’s next trillion-reais opening for energy services and prosumers
Brazil is entering a new market-opening cycle. SEB liberalization can surpass the 1990s telecom surge by unlocking investment, competition, and advanced energy services for 89 million electricity customers, with distributed solar and storage at the core.
Marcellus Louroza
Aug 53 min read
BES liberalization in Brazil: why Europe should act before the rules harden
Brazil’s power sector is opening at scale. With 88M consumers, 39% of demand already in the free market, and PL 414 poised to expand access, BES liberalization is a rare entry window for EU retailers, EMS providers, storage firms, and VPP aggregators.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 290 min read
Energy transition realism: a balanced path beats wishful thinking
Energy policy is sprinting ahead of physics and economics. Energy transition realism argues for sequencing renewables with firm low-carbon power and market design that protects reliability and affordability.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 270 min read
Energiewende realism: beyond slogans to a workable energy mix
A career across telecom and power taught me this: technology shifts only stick when economics and reliability line up. Energiewende realism asks us to pair renewables with firm power, storage, and sound market design—so the lights stay on as costs fall.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 122 min read
Smart Energy Management in Cities: Dynamic Tariffs and Urban Sustainability
Cities are ground zero for the clean-energy shift. This article explains how smart energy management, dynamic tariffs, and local renewables can cut peaks, lower bills, and accelerate decarbonization while improving urban resilience and equity.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 82 min read
Energy Market Balancing: Local Renewables, Global Grids, and Smart Flexibility
Balancing localized renewables with interconnected wholesale markets is now critical. This article shows how energy market balancing, flexibility services, storage, and cross-border trade keep grids reliable while cutting costs and emissions.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 62 min read
Decarbonizing Heavy Industry: Hydrogen, CCS, and the New Industrial Playbook
Hard-to-abate sectors drive nearly a third of global emissions. This article explains how decarbonizing heavy industry with hydrogen, CCS, electrification, and smart policy can deliver competitive, low-carbon materials at scale.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 32 min read
Home Energy Management System (HEMS): From Fragmentation to a Scalable, Open Ecosystem
Residential energy is a scale game. This article shows how a home energy management system—built on open standards, simple UX, and cross-industry partnerships—can cross the adoption chasm and unlock mass-market savings and flexibility.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 12 min read
Pragmatic Energy Transition: Balancing Climate Ambition with Affordability and Security
Ambition without realism backfires. This article argues for a pragmatic energy transition—sequencing renewables, storage, nuclear, and firm capacity while protecting affordability, reliability, and social equity.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 302 min read
Brazil Energy Market Deregulation: A Software-Driven Flexibility Opportunity
Brazil’s retail energy opening mirrors the telecom revolution—only this time it’s digital-first. This article shows how Brazil energy market deregulation enables SaaS-led flexibility, DER aggregation, and new retail models across 85+ million homes.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 262 min read
Renewable Energy Subsidies: Costs, Market Signals, and Smarter Incentives
Subsidies helped launch clean power at scale, but the bill is uneven. This article examines how renewable energy subsidies can evolve—phasing out blanket support, rewarding efficiency, and protecting households.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 242 min read
Collaborative Energy Transition: Building a Global Network for Decarbonization and Security
Global decarbonization needs coordination at scale. This article shows how a collaborative energy transition—uniting governments, companies, and regulators—accelerates innovation, reduces costs, and strengthens security.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 242 min read
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