How we operate

Regional units

Our Company has five regional units, namely:

  • four regional units in the State of São Paulo: Cabreúva, Taubaté, Bauru, and São Paulo;
  • a fifth unit called National Expansion.

The regional units house the areas responsible for operation and maintenance, ensuring the availability of energy for all of Brazil.

In addition to the regional units, we have the Transmission Operation Center (COT) in Jundiaí and the Backup Operation Center (COR) in Cabreúva.

At the operation centers, we conduct comprehensive monitoring of our assets using artificial intelligence models for data analysis and support in decision-making for operators.

The use of digital platforms streamlines collaboration among teams and the sharing of strategic information. This ensures the safety, agility, reliability, and productivity of our operations.

Transmission Operation Center (COT)

Substations

Substations generally consist of a set of transformation, switching, protection, and control equipment. Their purpose is to connect transmission lines between different locations and to raise or lower the voltage levels used, adapting them to each specific need.

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Digital Substations - Pioneering in the Electric Sector

We were the first company to launch digital substations, featuring centralized control and protection systems and the use of new technologies.

In 2021, the Lorena substation (SP) became operational, marking a milestone in the electric sector with the implementation of digital systems utilizing technologies such as big data and fiber optic connections. In 2023, we launched the 4.0 Substation in Jaguariúna (SP), which is managed entirely through centralized digital systems.

Transmission lines

Electricity transmission lines in Brazil play a crucial role in the efficient and reliable distribution of electricity across the country. They are responsible for transporting energy generated at power plants to consumption centers, connecting different regions and ensuring a continuous supply. We employ advanced technology, such as the use of artificial intelligence for inspections, digitization of vegetation management near transmission lines, drone imaging inspections, and more. Safety and reliability are our top priorities. Learn more
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Our transmission systems and the National Interconnected System (SIN)

Indispensable for the operation of the National Interconnected System (SIN), our transmission systems are managed to the highest standards of efficiency and excellence. Guided by the Asset Management Policy, our operation and maintenance activities are carried out with an integrated view of the equipment lifecycle, optimizing costs, risks, and performance.

Our asset management is a benchmark in the transmission sector, achieving efficiency metrics in line with those established as references by ANEEL. In 2023, we submitted our asset management processes and systems to external verification and, in January 2024, achieved certification in accordance with ISO 55001, ensuring the implementation of best practices, tools, and methodologies.

To continually enhance our operational performance, we invest in new technologies to increase efficiency and reduce costs. For example, in 2023, we conducted 100% of inspections on transmission line structures using drones, a more agile methodology that also enhances the safety of our employees by mitigating operational risks..

Quality in Transmission

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Our operational planning involves the use of more suitable conductive materials for each piece of equipment, and our preventive maintenance plans contribute to system safety and the maintenance of appropriate load levels, in accordance with the regulatory parameters established by ANEEL.

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