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WEG has consolidated an important supply for one of the largest asset management firms in Latin America. A company active in sectors such as infrastructure, credit, real estate, and wealth management, and which is investing heavily in renewable energy as part of its strategy for sustainable growth and portfolio diversification. WEG Transformers The supply includes two WEG transformers rated at 190 MVA, with voltages of 230 kV / 34.5 kV each, which will be installed in the substation responsible for feeding a solar park in Colombia.  The facility will have the capacity to generate approximately 360 MW of energy, enough to supply around 1.4 million homes. Ensuring grid stability and efficiency WEG’s participation in this project reaffirms its commitment to delivering high-efficiency and reliable technological solutions focused on clean energy sources, directly contributing to the expansion of solar generation in Latin America. The WEG transformers will play a key role in ensuring grid stability and efficiency in transmitting the energy produced, allowing the solar park to operate with high performance and safety. The execution of this project represents a strategic milestone both for strengthening Colombia’s renewable energy infrastructure and for consolidating WEG as a partner in the global energy transition.

WEG has taken another decisive step in expanding its international footprint by signing binding agreements to acquire Sanelec Excitation Systems, a well-established Indian manufacturer of voltage regulators and excitation control systems. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bangalore, Sanelec brings more than two decades of engineering expertise in designing and manufacturing automatic voltage regulators for generators, synchronous motors, and excitation systems for power generation. The company has long served as the exclusive partner of REIVAX – part of the WEG Group – in the Indian market, making this acquisition a natural progression of an already strong collaboration. REIVAX’s international presence The integration aims to strengthen REIVAX’s international presence, enhance support for its existing customers, and expand its reach in global markets for power generation control solutions.  The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions. Once completed, it will further solidify the position of WEG and REIVAX as leading providers of advanced, reliable, and innovative control technologies in the energy sector. A forward-looking move fully aligned with WEG’s vision of continuous innovation and global growth.

Ceolin Group, a benchmark in agribusiness and responsible for more than 17,000 hectares of rice production between Uruguaiana (RS), Brazil, and Argentina, adopted WEG Smart Machine (WSM) as part of its strategy to modernize irrigation operations. Digitalization became essential due to new requirements from Brazil’s National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency (ANA), which mandates accurate monitoring of water withdrawal from the Uruguay River, a key resource for farming in the region. Potential of WEG Smart Machine With 170 pumping stations spread across vast and remote areas, operations required constant travel for on-site inspections. This dynamic increased costs, exposed teams to risks, and delayed response times to failures. In some cases, pumps remained inactive for long periods until intervention was possible, directly impacting crop productivity.  “We needed a smarter and more efficient way to operate, freeing up resources for strategic activities,” explains Adriano A. Lottermann from Ceolin Group. “We were looking for alternatives that would allow remote monitoring and control, and our regular conversations with the WEG team helped us understand the potential of WEG Smart Machine.” Inspection frequency to ensure pump availability The need for a more predictable and integrated solution became even clearer in the daily routine of automation teams. “Before, we carried out scheduled inspections, but often the next day a pump was already blocked due to some event,” says Jossoel Meurer, pioneer of Ceolin’s automation team. “Our biggest challenge was increasing inspection frequency to ensure pump availability, and that was only possible with a platform that allowed us to see everything in real time.” WEG's digitalization solution In response to these challenges, WEG implemented a complete digitalization solution. With WEG Smart Machine, pumping stations began to be remotely monitored, with real-time data updates, event history, and integrated cameras for visual inspection. The platform consolidated essential information for strategic decision-making and eliminated the need for constant visits to the stations. The entire pumping system also gained features such as remote on/off control, programmable PLC logic, and instant alerts sent via the WEG Digital Notify app. improved control of electrical and mechanical failures Operations were further strengthened with continuous asset monitoring through WEGscan100 and Motion Fleet Management (MFM), enabling predictive maintenance and ensuring greater availability of motors and pumps. Sensors and cameras also enhanced asset security, recording intrusions and promptly alerting the team. Digitalization delivered tangible results: a significant reduction in travel by the technical team, improved control of electrical and mechanical failures, compliance with regulatory water-use requirements, and the integration of multiple systems into a single platform.  Digitalization and operational advancement “Collecting and analyzing field data is essential for decision-making. With WEG’s solution, we can monitor critical variables such as failure type, downtime, and event recurrence, ensuring safer and more efficient management,” highlights Matheus Oliveira Momoli from Ceolin Group. By transforming the operation of its 170 pumping stations, Ceolin Group strengthens its commitment to efficiency and sustainability, while WEG reinforces its role as a technology partner to agribusiness, driving digitalization and operational advancement across the sector.