The Research, Development and Innovation projects, regulated by Aneel in accordance with Law No. 9,991/2000 and its amendments, continued this journey and drove the search for more innovative results that promote its growth, as well as that of the electricity sector, in a sustainable manner.
Investment in RDI (research, development and innovation) is a strategy by Norte Energia to improve the safety and efficiency of its operations and the electricity sector. Through the RDI Program, the company seeks to establish partnerships with universities, research institutes, consultancies and the industrial sector, in order to foster knowledge and the development of innovative projects that not only meet the organization’s technological demands, aligned with its strategies, but also drive Brazil’s growth.
According to the regulatory bases of the electricity sector, Norte Energia must allocate 1% of its Net Operating Revenue (ROL) to the RDI Program. This investment is distributed as follows:
- 40% directed to RDI Projects, according to regulations established by Aneel. Of this, 30% is collected for the CDE (Energy Development Account), with an obligation set to expire in December 2025;
- 40% destined to the National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FNDCT);
- 20% destined at MME.
Regarding Aneel’s Research, Development and Innovation Program, the company contributed BRL 22.6 million to 18 research, development and innovation projects, in addition to having allocated BRL 23.1 million to the National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FNDCT), BRL11.5 million to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and BRL 6.9 million to the Energy Development Account (CDE) for tariff moderation purposes.
Also in 2023, a Public Call was held that resulted in the contracting of RDI projects related to: i) Decision-making system to update the elevation-area-volume curve in reservoirs; ii) Static space balloon seeking to replace satellites in localized applications; and iii) Autonomous vessel for evaluation of water quality.
In 2023, we invested 21.9 million in projects, 38.5% compared to 2022, of which 17 are related to the topics of alternative sources, energy efficiency, operation of electrical energy systems, security, environment and management of basins and reservoirs.
To learn more about our RDI projects, click here.
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