Highlights
The January/February issue No. 587 of “Eletricidade Moderna” is online. Check it out on page 18 the results of “2026 Quality Award”, a survey that identifies the brands most associated with the concept of quality in materials and equipment for electrical installations, based on the spontaneous evaluation of specialized professionals in the sector. Read, on page 32, the article "A Blackout-Proof Municipality", showing that Serra da Saudade (MG), with approximately 800 inhabitants, adopted a microgrid that integrates solar generation, battery storage, and automation. The solution, developed to avoid recurring power outages, points to alternatives for regions with structural limitations. Furthermore, on page 36, the article "Lean Energy: Consumption Management, Sustainability, and Energy Efficiency", presents the Lean Energy (LE) methodology for energy management. Based on Lean Manufacturing principles, ISO 50001, and ESG criteria, the approach uses statistical tools and indicators, achieving average reductions of 12% in energy consumption. This issue also brings the update “Power Quality Analyzer” and “Reels for packaging electrical wires and cables” buyers’ guides.
