Brazil Bets on AI to Power a Smarter Grid

Utilities push digital upgrades and clean energy to modernize Brazil’s power system

10 Oct 2025

Brazil’s energy landscape is shifting fast, driven by utilities betting big on data, automation, and clean power. In 2025, three of the country’s largest players, Eletrobras, Neoenergia, and CPFL, are leading the charge toward a smarter, more resilient grid.

In August, Eletrobras deepened its partnership with C3 AI to deploy artificial intelligence tools that predict outages and optimize maintenance. It is one of Brazil’s clearest moves toward data-driven energy management. Neoenergia, backed by its parent company Iberdrola, continues expanding automation and renewable integration across its distribution systems, building on digital upgrades launched last year.

CPFL, meanwhile, kicked off a large-scale smart meter rollout in March. The project marks a crucial step toward grid digitalization, setting the stage for future automation even as implementation remains in its early phases.

Taken together, these initiatives signal steady progress rather than overnight transformation. Predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and intelligent infrastructure are gaining traction, helping utilities balance Brazil’s growing renewable supply with fluctuating demand.

Energy experts say the country is emerging as a regional model. “Technology, policy, and investment are converging in ways that set Brazil apart,” said Rodrigo Oliveira, an analyst involved in recent regulatory reviews.

Regulators are trying to keep pace. The Ministry of Mines and Energy has opened consultations on accelerating smart meter adoption, according to pv magazine International. Additional plans for energy storage and decentralized generation are also under discussion, though not yet finalized.

If momentum continues, Brazil could soon rank among the most dynamic emerging markets for smart grid innovation. The path forward blends digital intelligence with renewable ambition, lighting the way toward a cleaner and more adaptable energy future.