Ready for the future

One of the main features of the Brazilian Interconnected Power System Operator – ONS is the focus on the present, due to its permanent coordination of the energy produced by generation plants, which passes through the transmission grid to be delivered to distributors and free consumers within security and economy appropriate technical standards.

For this work can be done effectively it is necessary to anticipate the future, taking care not to lack the resources aiming at performing the operation the best way possible. The term resource, in this case, must be seen in its most comprehensive form, because it includes: generation and transmission assets infrastructure resources; offices and control rooms physical resources; IT resources to support its activities; supervision and control systems; computational models resources and methodologies for their use; and, finally, human resources with the knowledge necessary to perform their roles.

When I dwell upon the report of the activities developed by ONS in 2011, i feel the organization is getting prepared for the future and highlight the following activities:

• The work of analyzing the supply conditions to the World Cup 2014 Host Cities.
• Assessment of compliance of the basic projects of Madeira River Complex transmission system in relation to the operational requirements set in the bidding documents for the integration into the BIPS (Brazilian Interconnected Power System).
• Continuity of the design and implementation of REGER (Power Management Network), with the completion of tests and installation of systems and equipment in Operation Centers.
• Continuity of implementation of the new facilities of the Operator in Recife, Florianopolis and in Rio de Janeiro.
• The focus of personnel management in renewal and empowerment of teams and the preservation of strategic knowledge to carry out the target attributions.

I am sure that the evolution of such activities, conducted by the technical team responsible for the efficient management of ONS’ Board of Directors, implementation of an appropriate remuneration policy, which aims at the appreciation of professional recognition and preservation of knowledge of its staff, as well as the strategic guidelines of its Administration and Fiscal Boards, will contribute positively to the sustainability of the organization.

Maurício Stolle Bähr
ONS Administration Board’s President