Companhia Paranaense de Energia SA (Copel) is an energy company, focusing on power generation, transmission, commercialization, and distribution. It integrates a comprehensive electrical power system that includes its own power plants, transmission lines, substations, and distribution networks. Copel is present in 10 Brazilian states. The company serves the energy industry by providing electricity generation from hydraulic and wind projects, transmission and transformation of electric power, public electricity distribution services, energy trading, and related services. Additionally, it engages in open innovation investments and holds participations in other companies.

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Cope, has been actively involved in various research and development (R&D) initiatives. focusing on various project categories within electricity distribution, including service quality and reliability, planning, safety, operation, and metering. Notable projects completed in 2025 include intelligent sensing and auditing of the work environment using artificial intelligence and edge computing, a low-cost platform for testing and approval of devices adhering to the Wi-SUN/FAN standard, and the development of a new topology of overhead networks with covered cable and structural reinforcement for rural areas. The company plans to invest a total of BRL90.9 million in R&D over the next three years. The company's R&D activities are managed by various units including the innovation department, within the scope of the business development directorate, and an investment and innovation committee. The company also has a research, development, and innovation program (R&D+I) of Copel Geracao e Transmissao (Copel GeT) which is responsible for the development of projects that bring direct and indirect benefits to the company.