The Multithematic Public Call will select research, development, and innovation proposals from startups, universities, and technology-based companies located in the North, Northeast, and Central-West regions of the country.
CPFL Energia is currently accepting applications for its Multi-Theme Public Call for Projects (CPP), which seeks projects capable of addressing the main technological challenges in the electricity sector. The call for proposals is available at [website address - please insert here]. Group website and receives proposals up to February 8th for the theme New Technologies and Applications of Energy Storage.
Public or private institutions, individually or in consortia, may participate, including startups, universities, research centers, technology-based companies, incubated companies, manufacturers of materials and equipment, and consulting firms. According to the guidelines of ANEEL's Research, Development and Innovation Program (PEQuI), the CPP is primarily intended for the North, Northeast, and Central-West regions of the country. Consortia with institutions from other regions of the country may also participate, provided that at least 50% of the resources allocated to the project partners are directed to institutions based in those regions.
Registration for other topics continues until February 27th.
In addition to initiatives focused on New Technologies and Applications for Energy Storage, the Public Call is also accepting proposals until February 27th for actions aimed at Reviewing the Useful Life Methodology of Assets in the Electricity Sector, Optimization and Intelligent Response in the Operation of the Transmission System, and Applications and Data Management of Smart Meters.
For all topics in the call for proposals, CPFL Energia will hold workshops aimed at clarifying doubts and providing guidance to applicants, according to the schedule already available on [website/platform name]. notice. The requirements, steps, and selection criteria are detailed in the document, which may be updated throughout the process.
For Rafael Moya, Innovation Manager at CPFL Energia, the Multi-Theme Public Call is a central instrument in the company's open innovation strategy. "By connecting everyday challenges to technological solutions developed by startups, universities, and research centers, we expand our capacity to drive the transformation of the electricity sector," he states.
Service – Multi-theme Public Call | CPFL Energia
Application deadline:
February 8th (New Technologies and Applications of Energy Storage).
February 27 (Review of the Useful Life Methodology for Assets in the Electricity Sector; Optimization and Intelligent Response in Transmission System Operation and Applications and Data Management of Smart Meters).
Target Audience: Public or private institutions, including startups, universities, research centers, technology-based companies, incubated companies, manufacturers of materials and equipment, and consulting firms, located in the North, Northeast, and Central-West regions. Consortia with institutions from other regions are permitted, according to the rules of the call for proposals.
Registration and announcement: https://www.grupocpfl.com.br/inovacao/chamada-publica-projetos-de-inovacao
About CPFL Energia
With 113 years of operation, CPFL Energia is one of the largest private groups in the Brazilian electricity sector, with a presence in the distribution, generation, transmission, trading, and services segments. It serves approximately 10.7 million customers in 687 municipalities in the states of São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, and Paraná, and is the largest distributor in the country in terms of energy supplied, with more than 131% of the national market share.
In generation, it has 4,226 MW of installed capacity, 100% from renewable sources. The company also operates 6,400 km of transmission lines and 88 substations. Through CPFL Soluções, it offers integrated energy solutions, such as trading, management, efficiency, infrastructure and distributed generation.
With shares listed on the B3's Novo Mercado, CPFL also stands out for its social investments in the areas of culture, sports, and education, through the CPFL Institute. Since 2017, it has been part of State Grid, the world's largest electric power company.
