The modernization of the electricity sector is fundamental in the context of the Energy Transition. To ensure the digitalization, decentralization, and decarbonization of energy, it is necessary to develop and implement new technologies that support companies in this new scenario.

At Neoenergia, Technological Innovation is a central strategic pillar. Through the Research, Development and Innovation Program (PDI), regulated by ANEEL, we invest approximately R$ 75 million annually in projects for the development of innovative technologies. We work on a concept of network innovation, with more than 70 technological partners, and we have more than 1,400 internal and external researchers, we develop national technologies tailored to our businesses and for the

These are new products and services aligned with the most modern global trends, such as intelligent networks, digital transformation of the customer experience, artificial intelligence, as well as solutions aimed at the safety of people and facilities, including cybersecurity, sustainability and operational efficiency.

A great example of a success story is the GODEL family of technologies for Smart Grids. GODEL technologies are anchored on the Losses and Quality pillars, and are composed of equipment, software and analytics that allow the monitoring of the electrical grid and the planning of improvement actions. Since 2017, more than 28,000 units of products from the GODEL family have been sold with companies in the electrical sector. With the use of these technologies, Neoenergia has already achieved a significant return, in the order of R$ 77 million, reducing operating costs and increasing revenue while reducing losses

For the efficiency of our processes, we have developed several solutions, such as the Mobile Emergency Tower, which is used in cases of power failure in 69kV and 138kV transmission lines. It is set up to handle incidents much faster than conventional temporary structures. We also have the Robotic Arm for Tree Pruning, which is used for pruning near the electrical grid with the use of a remote control, giving greater agility and safety to this activity.

Nor can we ignore our commitment to sustainability. In this regard, we have several outstanding projects, such as the Green Corridor, the first and largest highway in the North-Northeast, connecting the cities of Salvador to Natal with an infrastructure for charging electric vehicles. In the project, systems were developed for the management of electrical stations, in addition to applications, available in Android and iOS stores, which give users of the Green Corridor the possibility of planning their trip, in addition to paying for recharges.

All these examples reinforce what we have as a work philosophy: the development of national technologies, which are often not found ready in the market, or that can be optimized and enabled for implementation in our business, providing new and better services to our clients.

In addition, through our licensed partners, we make these technologies available to the entire electrical sector. It is another contribution from Neoenergia to the modernization of the entire Brazilian electricity sector, promoting the Energy Transition in our country.