CERTI has multidisciplinary operations in the area of smart grids, including expertise in measurement, communications infrastructure, energy management, automation and control, integration of energy distribution resources and electrical network digitalization technology. CERTI’s activities in these fields can range from feasibility analysis and solution modeling, to advanced phases of product development and market insertion.

ENERGY MICROGRIDS

CERTI was a pioneer in the research and development of microgrid projects in Brazil, with cases executed for application in industry, business establishments and in isolated regions. In this area of operation CERTI emphasizes its proficiency in microgrid energy control and management, including techniques for energy resource optimization and data intelligence algorithms. CERTI has an microgrid in its infrastructure that supplies part of its energy consumption, and serves as a laboratory for development of solutions and evaluation of new business models.

AUTOMATION OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

CERTI, in keeping with trends in electrical system modernization, offers expertise in the development of control and automation solutions, intelligent protection, integrity management, integration of energy resources and systems management services.

ELECTRICAL NETWORK DIGITALIZATION

Energy digitalization is one of the modernization issues in the electrical sector’s three Ds concept – which also includes decarbonization and decentralization of energy systems. CERTI’s skills in this field include: virtual and augmented reality applications for operation and maintenance, development of digital-twin based solutions and IoT systems for the electrical system.