Axia Energia SA (Axia Energia), formerly Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, is an electric utility company that generates and transmits energy. It also focuses on the Latin American electric integration, minimizing environmental risks and promoting hydroelectric potential in the region.

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Axia Energia developed approximately 30 research and development projects in FY2024. These projects are mainly related to energy storage, modernization of operations, energy commercialization, and asset monitoring and management. A key focus is on overcoming technical barriers in hydrogen development, specifically optimizing the monitoring and maintenance of a low-carbon plant using water electrolysis at the Itumbiara Hydroelectric Plant. The company's innovation projects are supported by the technical expertise, laboratory infrastructure, and services of Centro de Pesquisas de Energia Eletrica (Cepel). The R&D unit of Axia Energia is Cepel. Cepel plays a crucial role as a technical and strategic partner in the company's main value delivery projects and the implementation of priority themes, focusing on energy transition and continuous improvement of products and services in the electricity sector. The company has 60 active patent applications, of which 34 have been granted. Additionally, the company and its subsidiaries have 57 software registrations. Cepel, a key R&D unit, has five patents granted by INPI, one of which is also internationally granted by the United States Patent Office and the European Patent Office, one design patent granted by INPI, and another five patent registration requests pending with the INPI. Cepel also has 11 software registered with the INPI and 25 trademarks granted, with another 2 requests pending.