Expansion opportunities Copel is actively expanding its footprint with new solar capacity in Paraná and Argentina, plus recent asset divestments and partnerships. This presents upsell opportunities for energy management, distributed generation monitoring, and grid optimization solutions as they scale across regions.

Renewables push With a diversified generation mix (hydro, thermal, wind) and ongoing renewable project activity, there are prospects for advanced analytics, asset performance management, and performance optimization software to improve capacity utilization and reduce O&M costs.

Digital modernization Copel employs a modern tech stack including OpenShift, Google Cloud, SAP Ariba, and Dynatrace, signaling openness to cloud-native solutions, cybersecurity, supply chain digitization, and telemetry/OT-IT integration services.

Strategic partnerships Recent collaborations in wind farm maintenance and AI-focused investments via Copel Ventures indicate a readiness to partner on AI, IoT, and predictive maintenance platforms that can drive reliability and cost savings across assets.

Governance and risk Formal appointments in legal and compliance roles, plus a digitally driven governance agenda, suggest a buyer with formal procurement processes and a focus on risk management, regulatory reporting, and enterprise-wide compliance solutions.