Technology Planning & Innovation

(GRI EU8)

In 2013, CTEEP planned and structured projects - geared mainly to innovative and sustainability solutions - that could bring more significant results for its own business and the Industry as a whole.

The Company's projects follow the market trends, such as photovoltaic energy generation and the impacts of its introduction on SIN, as well as intelligent techniques and new tools to plan and expand energy grids, and control and ensure the reliability of current systems. By carrying out mostly projects to enhance the quality of energy supply and improve operational efficiency, CTEEP strengthens its position as a responsible company engaged in innovation initiatives.

In 2013, the Company invested R$ 14,676 million in research projects. This amount is part of a total investment of R$ 46 million in 22 projects, two of which cover Strategic issues proposed by ANEEL and described below.

Projeto Supercabo

Projeto Supercabo (Supercable Project) involves developing a technology for high-temperature superconducting cables for electric power systems to bridge the technological gap between utilities' technical staff, the academic world and the other international electric utilities that use the Superconductivity technology. Partners: CEMIG (applicant), ECATE, NovaTrans Energia, Transmissora Aliança and Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro - UFRRJ (project executor).

Photovoltaic Systems

This project focuses on developing skills and assessing technical and commercial arrangements in distributed generation by photovoltaic systems connected to the grid. Among other initiatives, it comprises the installation of a 525 kWp photovoltaic solar power plant and a solarimetric station at the Energy and Environment Institute (IEE) and the Central Library, both on the campus of the University of São Paulo (USP). Partners: The São Paulo Energy Company (CESP, as a cooperator), the Permanent Program for Efficient Energy Use at USP and IEE/USP
"In addition to the strategic projects proposed by ANEEL, CTEEP invested in thirteen other R&D projects in 2013: Further information about the projects can be found on CTEEP's website: www.cteep.com.br".