HYDROGRID Partners with ENGESP to Enhance Hydropower Operations at PCH Porto Franco

São Paulo/Vienna – September 12th, 2024

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ENGESP, a leading energy company in Goiás, Brazil, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with HYDROGRID, the digitalization pioneer based in Vienna, to optimize the operational efficiency and sustainability of the PCH Porto Franco hydropower plant. This collaboration will focus on addressing critical market needs such as water management, spill reduction, and managing weather volatility through advanced digital solutions.

Weather volatility and spill management are significant challenges for the local hydropower operations. The ‘HYDROGRID Insight’ platform includes fine-tuned forecasting tools that will be used to manage the impacts of unpredictable weather patterns, ensuring optimal water usage and minimizing spillage. This capability is expected to raise the bar for maintaining consistent and efficient energy production at Porto Franco.

The project is part of ENGESP's broader strategy to digitalize and optimize its entire hydropower fleet, ensuring sustainable and efficient energy production: “ Implementing HYDROGRID Insight is part of our mission to enhance the efficiency of our hydropower operations," said Rodolfo Martin, CEO at Engenharia São Patrício. "By reducing spillage and optimizing data management, we aim to set a new standard for hydropower efficiency in the region."

"Our collaboration with ENGESP highlights our commitment to leveraging advanced technology for sustainable energy solutions," said Janice Goodenough, CEO of HYDROGRID. "Such partnerships are the key to the successful water management of the future, particularly when it comes to in minimizing spillage and optimizing resource use." Together with HYDROGRID, Downing will focus on implementing a mix of modules, ranging from full cascade optimization to plant connection with basic inflow integration. The project is set to kick-off in September 2024.

About ENGESP:

ENGESP is a leading energy company in Brazil specializing in the provision of services on the generation, transmission and distribution of renewable energy. With a strong commitment to sustainability, ENGESP continuously invests in innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and reliability of its energy production facilities.

For more information, visit https://engesp.com

About HYDROGRID:

HYDROGRID Insight is an integrated water management and production planning platform that offers a full digitalization solution for the optimal operation of hydropower plants 365-days-a-year. The smart hydro software solution provides comprehensive, predictive capabilities such as plant monitoring, predictive production planning, and optimal trading, as well as environmental and maintenance management in a single tool.This allows hydro operations teams to optimize plant efficiency and collaboration, increase revenues, and produce more energy even with limited time and resources.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Madalina Teodorescu
HYDROGRIDGmbH
mte@hydrogrid.ai

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