CTG Brasil | Our Projects

Full name: P2P Open Trading Platform for the insertion of renewable sources in electric mobility.
ANEEL code: PD-00387-0022/2019
Subject: Operation of Electric Power Systems
Start: 2019
Status: ongoing
Expected investment: BRL 5.2 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: Sinapsis / Way2 / EIDEE

Based on the blockchain technology, we intend to develop an energy trading platform for charging electric vehicles by offering monthly credits, in a simple and standardized way. The big difference is that this energy sold comes from a renewable distributed generation plant, in order to guarantee a 100% clean source. This project will enable the company to enter new markets.

Full name: Social Media Phase II – Modeling an Expert System based on Artificial Intelligence for Measuring and Improving the Level of Readiness for Response to Risk Situations in Dams.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0519/2019
Theme: Security
Subtheme: Measuring and Improving the Level of Readiness to Respond to Risk Situations in Dams.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2019
Expected investment: BRL 2.9 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: GEOCART / GEOS

The CTG Comunica is a strategic two-way communication tool created to train and alert internal and external audiences about routine and emergency situations at our plants. The innovative platform gathers information on processes, systems and safety actions related to the operation of our plants. One of the main objectives of the CTG Comunica is to provide assistance for the population around the hydropower plants – mainly those residing in risk areas – about the operation in normal, extreme and even emergency scenarios. As for the internal public of CTG Brasil, the tool will allow the operator to know in detail the occupation of the areas below the project and evaluate the effects of the release of water from the dams.

Full name: Security 4.0 – New concept of adoption of new technologies for inspection and risk analysis in power plant environments.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0520/2020
Theme: Security
Subtheme: New technologies for inspection and risk analysis in power plant environments.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2020
Expected investment: BRL 3.9 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: SENAI ISI Sistemas Embarcados

Occupational health and safety is also one of the fronts that make up our portfolio of R&D+I projects at CTG Brasil. To mitigate risks and prevent accidents in the operation of the power plants, we are developing a platform that monitors and makes available in real time, through the interpretation of images/videos, critical information about activities performed by professionals, thus acting in a preventive way in the safety of workers.

Nome completo: Sistema EAMon – Sistema Inteligente e Integrado para a Gestão, Monitoramento e Diagnóstico Automático de Ativos.
Código ANEEL: PD-00387-0319/2019
Tema: Supervisão, Controle e Proteção de Sistemas de Energia Elétrica
Subtema: Técnicas de inteligência artificial aplicadas ao controle, operação e proteção de sistemas elétricos.
Status: em execução
Início: 2019
Investimento previsto: R$ 2,7 milhões
Parceiros/Executoras/Cooperadas: MDM Sistemas

O Sistema Inteligente e Integrado para a Gestão, Monitoramento e Diagnóstico Automático de Ativo é uma ferramenta preditiva que atua no monitoramento e identificação de falhas nas máquinas. O sistema inteligente e integrado faz um monitoramento e diagnóstico automático de ativos, identificando problemas de forma preventiva evitando perda de ativos, falhas catastróficas e/ou interrupções na geração.

Full name: Income generation and local development through sustainable tourism in the territories of hydropower plants.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0719/2019
Subject: Management of Basins and Reservoirs
Subtheme: Management in the territories of hydropower plants for the application of social innovations.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2019
Expected investment: BRL 1.9 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: Ashoka

Carried out between CTG Brasil and Ashoka Brasil, the project mapped innovative solutions in sustainable tourism existing in Brazil to identify systemic barriers and design an innovation matrix for socioeconomic and environmental strengthening of hydroelectric communities.

Full name: Income generation and local development through sustainable tourism in the territories of hydropower plants.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0719/2019
Subject: Management of Basins and Reservoirs
Subtheme: Management in the territories of hydropower plants for the application of social innovations.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2019
Expected investment: BRL 1.9 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: Ashoka

Carried out between CTG Brasil and Ashoka Brasil, the project mapped innovative solutions in sustainable tourism existing in Brazil to identify systemic barriers and design an innovation matrix for socioeconomic and environmental strengthening of hydroelectric communities.

Full name: Control of golden mussel infestation by genetic induction of infertility – Phase III.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0419/2019
Theme: Environment
Subtheme: Biotechnology.
Status: ongoing
Expected investment: BRL 3.9 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: Bio Bureau / HUBZ / Tijoá / SPIC

Have you ever heard of the golden mussel? Despite seeming harmless, this species of mollusk is extremely harmful to the energy generation system. This is because it can clog pipes and equipment in hydroelectric and supply facilities. With the help of biotechnology, we intend to develop a methodology for measuring mussel infestation, a model of population dynamics and super-mendelian inheritance, in addition to obtaining a genetically modified infertile adult mussel, thus neutralizing its reproductive capacity.

Full name: Energy utilization of pyrolytic bio-oil from aquatic macrophytes for biofuel production
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0819/2019
Theme: Alternative sources of energy generation.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2019
Expected investment: BRL 2.3 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: SENAI ISI Biomass

Macrophytes are aquatic plants that provide food, shelter and a place to reproduce for many animal species, but they can also cause damage to the environment, humans and energy generation. In partnership with SENAI ISI Biomass, we are developing an automated system for real-time monitoring of macrophyte bank movements in reservoirs, using machine learning algorithms to interpret data from video cameras at strategic locations and interconnected underwater sensors (sonar and geolocator). This system is composed of the integration of alarms, monitoring and emergency action plans for macrophytes.

Full name: Methodology proposal for the selection of sites for the implantation of pumped storage hydroelectric plants.
ANEEL code: PD-00678-0120/2020
Theme: Planning of Electric Power Systems
Subtheme: Integrated planning for the expansion of electrical systems.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2020
Expected investment: BRL 1.7 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: PSR / EDF NF / Itiquira / Light

Based on the application of computational techniques, the project will work on the development of a methodology for selecting sites for implementing pumped storage hydroelectric power plants projects in Brazil. The system can evaluate and simulate the system’s operation, generation and storage capacity, construction and operation costs, environmental impacts and insertion into the system (SIN).

Full name: Creation of an Intelligent Air Injection Cavitation Reduction System in Francis turbines.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0517/2017
Theme: Supervision, Control and Protection of Electric Power Systems.
Subtheme: Artificial intelligence techniques applied to the control, operation and protection of electrical systems.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2018
Expected investment: BRL 8.5 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: Andritz

With this project, we intend to develop an intelligent system capable of monitoring, diagnosing the type and mitigating cavitation in a Francis turbine, acting through the injection of air to reduce unwanted effects, improve its performance and increase the operational flexibility of the turbine, guaranteeing stability in the generation energy and less wear and tear on the equipment.

Full name: Development of an agile and adaptive methodology for developing and building IT solutions to support operational, corporate, asset and O&M management of generation assets.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0619/2019
Theme: Information Technology
Subtheme: Innovative solutions and technologies applied to power generation and business support processes and systems.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2019
Expected investment: BRL 3.3 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: ACATE

In partnership with ACATE, the Digital Innovation Lab provides for the development of an agile and adaptive methodology focusing on information technology solutions to support operational management, asset management, corporate management, and operation and maintenance of generation assets. The project includes a technological innovation laboratory that connects us to the innovation ecosystem, allowing us to create products, solutions and businesses with greater speed and lower cost.

Full name: Sustainable connection of electric mobility inter-HPPs: Proof of concept of business model for commercialization of energy in charging stations.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0022/2019
Theme: Electric Mobility
Subtheme: Strategic Call 22.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2019
Expected investment: BRL 6.6 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: LACTEC / Sollus

You may have heard about the importance of electric cars for the energy transition and reduction of pollutant emissions. This technology has grown more and more in the world and to keep up with this trend, we are developing a business model for the commercialization of energy at electric vehicle charging stations, directly by the generation concessionaire, through the adaptation of charging stations and performance studies. A pilot application for transporting people and cargo is already underway around the Ilha Solteira and Jupiá HPPs.

Full name: Autonomous Robot for Inspection in Galleries and Substations.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0121/2021
Theme: Security
Subtheme: Development of autonomous inspection technology.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2021
Expected investment: BRL 4.7 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: SENAI / CIMATEC

In partnership with SENAI and CIMATEC, the project aims to develop prototypes of autonomous robotic systems for inspection in electrical substations of the basic transmission network and in insulated cable galleries. These robots will improve inspection efficiency and reliability, as well as reduce operational risks and economic losses. Among the functionalities are: recognizing patterns, recalculating and executing routes, identifying leaks and wear, etc.

Full name: State-of-the-art bifacial photovoltaic generators: Maximizing performance and lifetime for centralized generation in solar plants and distributed in urban use.
ANEEL code: PD-10381-0620/2020
Theme: Alternative sources of energy generation
Subtheme: New materials and equipment for generating energy from alternative sources.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2020
Expected investment: BRL 8 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: UFSC / UNESP Ilha Solteira / SENAI RN

Capable of generating energy with direct radiation from the sun and reflected by the ground, the Pilot Solar Plant of Bifacial Modules is a project developed in partnership with the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), UNESP Ilha Solteira and SENAI, through the Institute SENAI for Innovation in Renewable Energies (ISI-ER). The plant, with solar tracking and panels that rotate around an axis, includes two types of photovoltaic modules, in four different soils, so that performance conditions are studied throughout the seasons. Factors such as degradation, dirt, equipment operation in extreme irradiance and high temperature are evaluated, in addition to measurements of horizontal global irradiation, albedo, air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed. The result of the measurements will allow the realization of an implementation plan for future solar plants across the country, boosting the photovoltaic energy generation sector.

Full name: Reproductive technologies and mechanisms of sex determination in Piracanjuba Brycon orbignyanus for application in restocking programs.
ANEEL code: PD-00387-0418/2019
Theme: Environment
Subtheme:
Status: ongoing
Start: 2019
Expected investment: MR$ 4.8 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: FUNDIBIO

Aimed at the conservation of Brazilian biodiversity, we are developing studies to consolidate the technology for large-scale artificial propagation of Piracanjuba (Brycon orbignyanus) and mechanisms of sexual determination of the species, using biotechnology for reproduction by chimerism and gynogenesis in repopulation programs, optimizing thus the reproduction of this endangered species and the consolidation of environmental conservation strategies, which may in the future be adapted to other species.

Full name: Development of a water intake cleaning system for hydroelectric plants.
Aneel code: PD-00387-0218/2018
Subject: Operation of Electric Power Systems
Subtheme: Tools to support the operation of electrical power systems in real time.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2018
Expected Investment: BRL 7.6 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: Voith

The Water Intake Cleaning System is a project for the development of a new type of trash rack cleaner, sized for the depth of the reservoir, with the ability to divert aquatic plants or any other debris brought to the water intake beyond to remove incrustations that would cause clogs in the trash racks. The machine will be formed by an articulated arm to which a debris removal claw will be attached.

Full name: Development of Procedures for the Economic-Monetary Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Non-monetary Valuation of Cultural Ecosystem Services Associated with Forest Restoration.
Aneel code: PD-00387-0120/2020
Theme: Environment
Subtheme: Methodologies for economic-financial measurement of externalities in electric energy systems.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2020
Expected Investment: BRL 3.7 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: IPE

The project will develop procedures to estimate the value associated with the impacts of forest restoration on companies and other agents, as well as estimate the non-monetary value of cultural ecosystem services associated with the maintenance of environmental conservation areas for different social actors. The tool will enable strategic management of natural capital, and will directly impact local communities.

Full name: Emergency Action Plan for Macrophytes, in hydroelectric reservoirs, resulting from intelligent monitoring of growth and displacement in real time.
Aneel code: PD-10381-0819/2019
Theme: Environment
Subtheme:
Status: ongoing
Start: 2019
Expected Investment: BRL 4.7 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: LACTEC

In partnership with SENAI ISI Biomass, the project is studying the development of an automated system for real-time monitoring of the movement of macrophytes in reservoirs, using machine learning algorithms to interpret data from video cameras in strategic locations and underwater sensors (sonar and geolocator) interconnected. This system is composed of the integration of alarms, monitoring and emergency action plans for macrophytes.

Full name: Analysis of diffusion of counterparty financial default risk and investigation of mitigating measures in the decentralized commercialization of electric energy in the Brazilian market.
Aneel code: PD-00387-0720/2020
Theme: Planning of Electric Power Systems
Subtheme: Market forecasting methodology for different temporal levels and contracting strategies.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2020
Expected Investment: BRL 3.6 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: FDTE / MRTS / Navarra Tech / CCEE

To strengthen the security of the energy market, CTG Brasil, FDTE, MRTS, Navarra Tech and CCEE joined forces to develop software that simulates the behavior of different profiles of energy market participants (public and private), allowing them to map their risk profile and propose solutions based on the financial market to mitigate risks and strengthen market security. In partnership with CCEE, confidential case studies will be carried out to validate and improve the technology.

Full name: Methodologies and mechanisms for valuing and promoting hydroelectric flexibility.
Aneel code: PD-00387-0122/2022
Theme: Planning of Electric Power Systems
Subtheme: Integrated planning for the expansion of electrical systems.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2022
End: 2025
Expected Investment: BRL 2.6 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: Instituto Acende

The aim of this project is to develop methodologies and mechanisms for valuing and promoting hydroelectric flexibility, allowing a more accurate assessment of system requirements and market mechanisms. With it, we intend to propose solutions to expand the offer of operational flexibility that has become scarcer in the Brazilian electrical system due to changes in the energy matrix, where non-controllable sources are the largest part of the supply.

Full name: Framework for adapting safe operational routines for the electricity sector.
Aneel code: PD-10381-0222/2022
Subject: Operation of Electric Power Systems
Subtheme: Cybersecurity.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2022
Expected Investment: BRL 3.2 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: SENAI PE

This cybersecurity project aims to develop a framework for adapting the technological infrastructure and safer operational routines for the electricity sector to the new determinations of the ONS. It addresses the areas of architecture, governance, inventory, risk, vulnerability and access, and builds on the latest trends in cybersecurity. A pilot project to validate the technology will be carried out at the Ilha Solteira, Jupiá and Chavantes HPPs.

Full name: Prevention and control of golden mussel encrustation through intermittent elevation of water temperature in hydroelectric power plant cooling systems.
Aneel code: PD-10381-0320/2020
Theme: Environment
Subtheme: Golden Mussel Infestation Control.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2022
Expected Investment: BRL 7.7 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: LACTEC

To control the encrustation of the golden mussel mollusk in hydroelectric plants, this project foresees the development of a prototype of a water heating system and a methodology for the intermittent application of temperature elevation in places where golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) accumulate in the water cooling system. The project will be an alternative to the chemical methods currently used, ensuring greater operational and environmental safety.

Full name: CIGE – Multiport CC-DC Converter and IoT System for Intelligent Energy Management.
Aneel code: PD-10381-0221/2021
Theme: Alternative sources of energy generation
Subtheme: Green Hydrogen.
Status: running
Start: 2022
Expected Investment: BRL 6.7 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: SENAI SC / PTI (ITAIPU)

Based on artificial intelligence, a multi-port dc-dc converter is under development to integrate renewable energy generation with a green hydrogen plant and energy storage system. By joining the converter to an intelligent control device, based on artificial intelligence, it will be possible to make energy management decisions based on historical data, maximizing plant efficiency and reducing costs.

Full name: Green Industrial District – H2V as a driver of “carbon neutral” industrial districts.
Aneel code: PD-10381-0421/2021
Theme: Alternative sources of energy generation
Subtheme: Green Hydrogen.
Status: ongoing
Start: 2022
Expected Investment: MR$ 6.5 million
Partners/Executors/Cooperators: SENAI PE / SUAPE / SENAI RN / Sinapsis / Way2 / EIDEE.

Focusing on the fuel of the future, in partnership with SENAI PR, SENAI RN, Sinapsis, Way2, EIDEE and Porto do Suape, we will develop a digital platform to map and commercialize green hydrogen with certification of origin. This platform is based on blockchain technology, and takes into account the generation, storage, transport and consumption chain with a focus on the national market. To verify the functionality of the platform, a pilot plant for generating H2V from the Port of SUAPE, in Pernambuco, will be used.