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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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Energy SaaS: turning kilowatts into data, services, and scale
See how energy SaaS combines cloud, APIs, and AI to automate EV charging, heat pumps, and batteries, creating recurring revenue and simple customer experiences while supporting a smarter grid.

Marcellus Louroza
Sep 283 min read


Digital Energy Transformation: why consultancies turn pilots into products
Discover how consultancies de-risk HEMS programs, integrate IoT, SaaS, AI, and cybersecurity, and convert pilots into market-ready, cloud-first services that customers actually use.

Marcellus Louroza
Sep 273 min read


The Green Hangover: Balancing Enthusiasm with Economic Realities in the Energy Transition
The green hangover captures the gap between climate exuberance and execution. As rates rise and supply chains bite, the green hangover forces a pivot to unit economics, firm capacity, and interoperable demand flexibility.

Marcellus Louroza
Sep 262 min read


Why Energy UX in Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) Must Be as Intuitive as Spotify
Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) are evolving—but their success depends on more than tech. Energy UX is now the competitive edge, turning complex systems into user-friendly tools that empower prosumers through clarity, control, and simplicity.

Marcellus Louroza
Sep 252 min read


Residential energy flexibility: turn your home into a smart earner (and cut your bill)
See how HEMS, dynamic pricing, and virtual power plants shift home loads to cheaper hours, reduce costs, and pay you for helping stabilize the grid—while preserving comfort and control.

Marcellus Louroza
Sep 212 min read


Why the energy digital transition won’t mirror telecom 1:1
Europe’s unbundled power markets and explicit reliability payments mean utilities won’t become “dumb pipes.” Value is shifting to platforms like Kraken, DERMS such as EnergyHub, and HEMS leaders (ecobee, Vivint, Tibo) that orchestrate DERs at scale.

Marcellus Louroza
Sep 92 min read


Why Utilities Must Own the Customer Interface in the Era of Energy Platforms
As energy transitions to platform-based services, controlling the customer interface becomes a strategic necessity. Learn how utilities can stay competitive by partnering with software platforms like Kraken and focusing on digital UX.
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Marcellus Louroza
Sep 82 min read


The Rise of Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) in the Smart Energy Revolution
Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) are rapidly transforming how consumers interact with energy. With rising electricity prices and the electrification of homes, HEMS offer smart, data-driven control that integrates with solar, batteries, EVs, and AI to create sustainable, optimized energy ecosystems.

Marcellus Louroza
Sep 71 min read


Smart Energy Ecosystems: From B2B Utilities to B2C Platforms
Energy is moving from utility-centred B2B silos to consumer-driven platforms. This article explains how smart energy ecosystems—built like smartphone app stores—unlock adoption, engagement and savings.

Marcellus Louroza
Aug 263 min read


Smart Meter Adoption: From Devices to Data-Driven Energy Markets
Brazil’s market opening will coincide with mass smart meter adoption. This convergence can unlock dynamic pricing, automated HEMS, flexibility services, and a new data economy for retailers and tech players.

Marcellus Louroza
Aug 213 min read


Brazil Electricity Liberalization: Telecom’s Playbook for a $200B Energy Boom
Brazil’s power market is opening to all consumers. Drawing on the telecom playbook, brazil electricity liberalization can unlock investment, innovation, and lower bills—while advancing decarbonization and digitalization.

Marcellus Louroza
Aug 143 min read


Energy Management System in Brazil: From Smart Gadgets to Real Savings
Smart homes go mainstream when prices move hourly. With liberalization, dynamic tariffs and PV growth, an Energy Management System in Brazil can automate savings for households and open new data businesses for retailers.

Marcellus Louroza
Aug 123 min read
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