Cleantechs and Digital Solutions for Sustainability in the Brazilian Energy Sector

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/base.2022.194.02

Keywords:

Digitalization, Cleantechs, Energy

Abstract

This paper aims to map the main digital solutions practiced by entrepreneurs of Cleantech companies. Entrepreneurs from 12 Cleantech (Clean Technology) companies in the Brazilian energy sector were interviewed, using a qualitative research approach. Big Data & Data Analytics, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence were identified as digital technologies enablers of a sustainable energy transition for the sector. The study presents the relation and behavior of each technology with the sustainability triple bottom line and introduces a framework on how digital solutions contribute to solving the main bottlenecks in the electricity sector in a sustainable way. Research shown that Cleantechs also operationalize digital technologies like Blockchain and 5G to enable energy transformation as it has emerged as research findings. Additionally, technology and digitalization in conjunction with entrepreneur's capacity for innovation are driving mechanisms for companies in the initial stage of the energy sector, exploring regulatory loopholes and putting their business models into practice.

Author Biography

André Themoteo da Silva Melo, UFABC - Universidade Federal do ABC

Graduado em Bacharelado em Ciência e Tecnologia, Engenharia de Energia e Mestre em Energia pela Universidade Federal do ABC e em andamento MBA Executivo em Economia e Gestão, com foco em Relações Governamentais pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas de São Paulo. Atualmente atua com temas regulatórios na diretoria técnica da Associação Brasileira de Energia Eólica – ABEEólica.

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Published

2023-03-26

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Vol. 19 No. 4 (2022): OUT/DEZ

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