Engie Brasil Energia S A : invests BRL 5 million in three innovation projects for solar power plants

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ENGIE invests BRL 5 million in three innovation projects for solar power plants 04 May 2026 Compartilhe ENGIE Brasil has signed the first three contracts selected through the InovaSolar Challenge , a public call aimed at financing innovation projects focused on solutions for solar power plants. Together, the initiatives represent an investment of BRL 5 million . By the end of this year, new contracts are expected to be signed, covering projects from different regions of the country, with a particular focus on the North, Northeast, and Central-West regions. A total of 141 proposals were submitted. Of these, 67 projects advanced to the detailed evaluation stage and 28 were selected to present at the Pitch Day . In the final outcome, 13 proposals were chosen to become part of ENGIE Brasil Energia's Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) project portfolio, implemented under the ANEEL RD&I Program . The three contracts now signed are part of this group. The call involved Science and Technology Institutes (STIs), universities, startups, technology-based companies, and consulting firms , all based in Brazil. The selected initiatives include projects from the states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Paraíba, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, and Santa Catarina . More information is available at: www.engie.com.br/desafio-inovasolar . "InovaSolar reinforces ENGIE's commitment to accelerating the energy transition in Brazil through innovation. By supporting projects from different regions, we stimulate technological solutions that increase the efficiency of solar parks and strengthen regional development. Our goal is to combine sustainability, competitiveness, and innovation so that solar energy becomes an increasingly central player in the Brazilian electricity mix," says Guilherme Slovinski Ferrari , Director of Renewables and Storage at ENGIE Brasil. Contracted projects StringVision Proposed by NEPEN - the Center for Studies and Research of the North and Northeast , in partnership with Instituto Atlântico (CE) , the project aims to develop and validate, within 12 months , a computer vision system for real-time detection of failures in solar string boxes -electrical boxes that gather and protect the connections of multiple photovoltaic panels before transmitting energy to the inverter. The solution seeks greater accuracy compared to current methods, enabling more efficient field operations and increased operational reliability. The initiative will be tested at the Floresta Photovoltaic Complex , located in Areia Branca (RN) . Smart Tracker The Lactec Research Center (PR) has been contracted to develop, over 18 months , a computational tool focused on predicting damage and analyzing the structural behavior of photovoltaic trackers -mechanical structures that move solar panels throughout the day to follow the sun's path and maximize energy generation. The project will use simulations and structural monitoring at an ENGIE Brasil power plant yet to be defined. SolarCleanAI - Intelligent Cleaning with Climate Data and Artificial Intelligence Developed by startup The Insight (SC) , the project has a six-month timeline and aims to create and validate an intelligent platform to optimize the planning of photovoltaic module cleaning using climate data and artificial intelligence. The solution will be tested at the Lar do Sol Solar Complex , located in Pirapora (MG) . "The InovaSolar call focused on operational efficiency and increasing energy generation from solar parks in Brazil, prioritizing original and innovative solutions with a high level of technological maturity. Applicability of results in the short term and contribution to regional development were also adopted as prioritization criteria," explains Mário Wilson Cusatis , Manager of Performance Management and Innovation at ENGIE. ABOUT ENGIE ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With more than 90,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures (heating and cooling networks) and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities and businesses. Every year, ENGIE invests on average €12 billion per year to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. Turnover in 2025: €71.9 billion. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Euro 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, Euronext Vigeo Eiris - Europe 120 / France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG-X). In Brazil, ENGIE, one of the leaders in 100% renewable energy generation in the country, operates in generation, commercialization and transmission of electric power, gas transport and energy solutions. The Company has in the country an installed capacity of approximately 13 GW, originated from renewable sources and ow-greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sources, such as hydro, solar and biomass power plants, and windfarms. With the acquisition of Transportadora Associada de Gás - TAG, completed in 2020, ENGIE now also owns the largest natural gas transportation network in the country, spanning 4,500 kilometers across 10 states and 191 municipalities. In addition, ENGIE offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated solutions designed to reduce costs and emissions and improve infrastructure for companies, including compressed air, local solar self-generation, biogas and biomass, energy consulting and management, HVAC systems and substations. In cities, ENGIE acts as a partner to make urban spaces more efficient and sustainable, providing solutions such as public lighting, electric mobility and district cooling. ENGIE trades on B3, Brazil's stock exchange, through its power generation and trading subsidiary, ENGIE Brasil Energia (EGIE3).. In addition to being part of B3's Novo Mercado, the Company has been one of the few firms continuously included in the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) since its inception in 2005. In 2021, ENGIE Brasil Energia was also included in the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2), which comprises shares of companies in the IBrX 100 with greater transparency in reporting GHG emissions and in preparing for a low-carbon economy. The Company has also the certification Great Place to Work, a recognition which validates the continuous commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for all.

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