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Neoenergia S.A. is a Brazilian company involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electric energy. With an installed generation capacity of approximately 4.1 gigawatts, it operates seven hydroelectric plants and 44 wind farms, along with 826 kilometers of transmission lines and eight substations. The company distributes electricity to around 34 million customers across the states of Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, São Paulo, and Mato Grosso do Sul. In addition to its core operations, Neoenergia offers consulting and energy management services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company is a subsidiary of Iberdrola S.A.

Nilar International AB is a Swedish company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery modules and energy storage systems. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Täby, Sweden, with additional facilities in Gävle and Denver, Nilar focuses on providing solutions for various applications, including traction, industrial use, heavy-duty hybrid vehicles, and smart grid systems. Their innovative battery technology is designed to address the growing demands of energy providers, telecom companies, and commercial property owners, particularly in the context of renewable energy integration and grid stabilization. Nilar's products are characterized by their environmental safety and competitive lifecycle costs, positioning the company as a key player in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources in both North America and Europe.

Iberdrola, S.A. is a prominent electric utility company based in Bilbao, Spain, engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity and gas both domestically and internationally. Established in 1840, Iberdrola has built a diverse portfolio of power generation assets, primarily focusing on renewable sources such as wind, hydro, solar, and biomass, while also utilizing fossil fuels and nuclear power. The company is recognized as the largest owner of wind farms globally, with approximately 40% of its generation capacity derived from wind energy. Iberdrola operates in nearly 40 countries and serves a substantial customer base, including millions across Spain, the United Kingdom, and Latin America. In addition to its core electricity and gas operations, Iberdrola is involved in telecommunications, engineering, consulting, and real estate activities. Despite its international expansion, Spain remains central to its operations, accounting for about half of its power generation capacity.

AW-Energy Oy is a Finnish company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of wave energy generation equipment. Founded in 2002 and based in Vantaa, the company has created the WaveRoller, a submerged wave energy converter that transforms ocean wave energy into electricity. The WaveRoller operates by harnessing the wave surge phenomenon, where the circular motion of water particles in open sea waves transitions to a horizontal back-and-forth movement in shallow waters. This movement drives piston pumps that generate hydraulic pressure, which is converted into electricity through a motor/generator system. Each WaveRoller unit can produce between 500 and 1,000 kW, depending on local wave conditions, and multiple units can be combined to form a scalable wave farm. The modular design allows for flexibility in construction and operation, ensuring consistent energy output even if individual units require maintenance. Since its initial prototype development in 1999, AW-Energy has conducted extensive testing in various marine environments, including the Gulf of Finland and Portugal, leading to successful deployment of demonstration plants connected to national grids.