Indeed, everyone has seen the image of a hydroelectric power plant releasing millions of cubic meters of water through its spillway. But why does this happen? Usually, it’s due to an excess flow not anticipated in operational planning or electrical system constraints. The term "curtailment" has recently been used to describe what happens in solar and wind power plants when … [Read more...] about The Challenge of Renewable Energy Curtailment
Martha Carvalho
Martha Carvalho has 16 years of experience in the energy industry, focusing on electricity. Her expertise spans the generation, transmission, and distribution segments and includes work in fast-growing Latin American markets, especially those with high shares of renewable energy. Martha is currently an Energy Consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). In this institution, she supports the origination, preparation, and execution of infrastructure financing operations and loans, enabling the design and implementation of public policies. Martha holds a M. Sc. degree in Energy Systems from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and is currently pursuing a D. Sc. degree in the same field. Before joining the IDB, Martha was the Head of Transmission and Distribution Studies at the international consultancy PSR. In PSR, she led a multidisciplinary team, executed projects in various technical areas, delivered transaction advisory, and supported public institutions in developing regulations and policies. Martha also acted as a professor in MBA courses.