Digital at EDP

Digital at EDP

Shaping the future of energy through digital innovation

Our mission at Digital is clear: to maximize the value of digital and technology at EDP by setting the global vision and strategy for the group and bringing it to life in full partnership with the business."
João Nascimento
Global Head of Digital at EDP

DGU’s strategy is centred on creating value for EDP in 4 dimensions

These are our strategy value levers:

  • Boosting business value creation
  • Accelerating business delivery
  • Minimising risk to business continuity
  • Managing tech, cost efficiently

We believe in continuous improvement

Here are some key figures we are proud of
Zero trust security level

Cybersecurity rating – 810 BitSight score, 1st worldwide among utilities

72% decrease in critical incidents

Over occurrences in the previous year

Scaling GenAI across EDP

2.000 participants in 200 skilling sessions in 2024, with 96% satisfaction rate

6 Data Science projects

Developed in-house and delivered in 2024

24% decrease in dev lead time

Over previous year - 37% decrease over last 3 years

27% increase in Agile practices

Over last three years - output per team

9% increase

EDP’s Digital Acceleration Index

5% x increase

Migrated eligible apps to cloud over last 3 years​

We are committed to being a leader in both AI and sustainability

That’s why we leverage advanced AI technologies not only to enhance operational efficiency but also to make an impact on our sustainability goals.

By also using AI to optimise resource use, like reducing emissions, and improve energy efficiency, we are driving meaningful change toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Data & AI as a pillar to real business value

AI and GenAI are more than just buzzwords - they are set to deliver real business value and fundamentally transform the way we work. At EDP, we've built our strategy in this area around four key building blocks.

Strategy

Defining the ambition for Data and AI at EDP.

Capabilities

Developing the technical data foundations, governance and skills to capture the most value from AI to our business.

Roadmap

Setting up a clear action plan for our AI Big Bets across all platforms.

Change

Development of a comprehensive change management plan, including upskilling and reskilling initiatives for our people.

Check out some projects driving value for our businesses

Simplifica Brazil (adopt vs. adapt)
Upgrade of SAP to SAP S/4HANA in Brazil using a greenfield approach, significantly increasing standardization. As the first ERP modernization at EDP, this upgrade enhances flexibility, reduces time to market, and establishes a more streamlined, standardized solution, leading to substantial annual cash flow benefits.
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Zeus (architecture modernisation for Client Solutions)
An in-house Energy Management & Forecasting solution was developed to enhance forecasting accuracy and optimise energy acquisition. This high-performance system supports new commercial tariff models and significantly improves data processing speed, leading to notable operational cost savings.
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Sistema de Informação Técnica da Rede de Distribuição - Telco 2.0
Telco 2.0 is the new solution centralizing fiber optic info over 9,000+ km in Portugal, achieving 10:1 time savings in accessing registry info and enabling geolocating breakdowns along the grid. By replacing obsolete systems, it enhances reliability, improves operational efficiency, and strengthens infrastructure resilience, leading to better resource utilization and reduced operational costs.
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Trading Data Management Interoperabilit
Refactoring the legacy system into a cloud-native, reliable, and scalable microservices-oriented application significantly enhanced reliability, accelerated time to market, and improved the ingestion and analysis of trading data sources, leading to greater efficiency, cost savings, and potential financial gains.
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5G Living Lab
A pioneering initiative by EDP and Vodafone, transforming the Castelo do Bode dam into a real-world testing ground for 5G technology. By enabling advanced connectivity, augmented reality, smart tools, and automation, the project enhances operational efficiency, safety, and digital innovation in the energy sector, reinforcing EDP’s leadership in digital transformation and sustainable energy solutions. 
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Solar DG with EDP IoT Global Platform​
The Solar DG (Distributed Generation) project, powered by the EDP IoT Global Platform, offers a comprehensive and efficient solution for managing solar installations. This platform is designed to streamline the process from device onboarding to continuous monitoring, providing a centralized and scalable approach to solar energy management.​
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