The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) has brought unprecedented gains in efficiency and productivity by integrating the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) , Automation , and Smart Systems  into our infrastructure. However, this same connectivity has created a critical vulnerability: Industrial Cybersecurity . Silent Threat in Smart Systems With the rise of ransomware attacks  and sophisticated hacking techniques, protection can no longer be solely the responsibili

The problem of curtailment  (generation cutback) due to the excess of renewable energy in Brazil demands a rapid, technological response. The challenge is no longer generating clean energy, but intelligently managing  and storing  it. Grid stability and sustainability rely on adopting Industry 4.0  innovations in the electric sector. In this article, we detail the five most urgent and promising technological solutions to absorb the surplus solar and wind power and ensure syst

The Brazilian electric system is facing an unprecedented paradox: the risk of a blackout , not due to a lack of power, but due to an excess of renewable energy —especially solar and wind—during times of low demand. How did the country, acclaimed for its clean matrix, reach this point? This week’s news about the curtailment of wind and solar power  imposed by the ONS (National Electric System Operator) raises a crucial alarm: we are wasting a valuable resource. In this article