Rio de Janeiro is on the one hand a major energy hub. On the other it’s a growing market with opportunities for renewables. The city is densely populated and has great opportunity to maximize the energy mix effectively. A challenge it faces is overusing electricity and making renewable energy arrive at the consumers.
Smart cities are key players
Today, 54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and it is expected that this proportion will increase to 66% of the total population by 2050. Therefore, cities are key players in the transition towards a sustainable society and a competitive economy.
Smart Cities can lead the way into that future. They are crucial in addressing problems generated by the urbanization and population growth, such as energy supply and mobility. They have your business opportunities.
Today, 54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and it is expected that this proportion will increase to 66% of the total population by 2050. Therefore, cities are key players in the transition towards a sustainable society and a competitive economy.
Smart Cities can lead the way into that future. They are crucial in addressing problems generated by the urbanization and population growth, such as energy supply and mobility. They have your business opportunities.
"Brazil is on track to be the 5th-largest economy in the world by 2025.
The median age is 29 compared to 43 in advanced economies".
The median age is 29 compared to 43 in advanced economies".
Energy demands planning tomorrow and managing today
Energy aspects of a Smart City can for example be found on the smart grid - focussing on distributed generation and on storage -, transport and buildings. Central elements are:
Present possibilities, needs and systems need to meet new solutions and the future ambitions simultaneously. This creates new international business opportunities.
Energy aspects of a Smart City can for example be found on the smart grid - focussing on distributed generation and on storage -, transport and buildings. Central elements are:
- Resource system integration.
- Access to energy services.
- Resilience.
- Energy Efficiency.
- Renewable Energy.
- Active and engaged users.
- Sustainable Economy.
- Smart Governance.
Present possibilities, needs and systems need to meet new solutions and the future ambitions simultaneously. This creates new international business opportunities.
"Start-up and scale-up markets in Brazil are primed for significant
consumer growth, thanks to its young population and their tendency
to spend to enhance their short-term well-being".
consumer growth, thanks to its young population and their tendency
to spend to enhance their short-term well-being".
Have you got the energy?
Energy in the smart city.
THEN JOIN US TO RIO AND CURITIBA!
- Have you got the added value and ideas to expand your business in Brazil?
- Are you searching for new partners and specific opportunities?
- Are you active on central elements of the Smart Energy City?
- Have you got a great ambition or vision on energy in the Smart City?
THEN JOIN US TO RIO AND CURITIBA!