Energy Transition Working Group hosts workshop on the topic “Resilience of Energy Systems in the Face of Extreme Events”
On 23 January 2026, RELOP’s Energy Transition Working Group held its first workshop of 2026, with a focus on the theme of “Resilience of Energy Systems in the Face of Extreme Events”.
The session highlighted that energy resilience is now a structural challenge, in a context where energy systems are increasingly exposed to severe weather events, increased operational risks and new digital vulnerabilities.
On behalf of the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE), Miguel Alves emphasised that the concept of resilience goes beyond the traditional notion of reliability, incorporating dimensions such as anticipation, robustness, responsiveness and sustainable recovery. The debate on technical solutions, including overhead versus underground networks, storage, interconnections and service quality, highlighted the direct impact of these options on consumers and the tariff structure.
Providing a Brazilian regulatory perspective, Alex Almeida Pignatti (CPFL Energia) presented the main developments resulting from ANEEL’s recent regulatory review, which reinforces requirements for contingency plans, financial compensation mechanisms and transparent communication with consumers. In addition, the operational experience of the CPFL Energia group provided a practical insight into responding to extreme events, highlighting the role of automation, integrated operation centres and continuous investment in network robustness.
The importance of energy security was also highlighted by Tiago Silva, from the National Energy Sector Entity (ENSE), who emphasised the importance of monitoring reserves, market supervision and institutional coordination. In a context of growing international instability and pressure on supply chains, these pillars are essential to ensure the continuity of electricity, natural gas and fuel supplies.
The workshop reaffirmed the importance of an integrated approach to the resilience of energy systems, based on regulatory cooperation, the sharing of good practices and the alignment of public policies, regulatory frameworks and technical decisions. Strengthening resilience is now a key element in ensuring energy security, consumer protection and the sustainability of the energy transition in CPLP countries.
