Paulo Edmundo da Fonseca Freire, born in 1955, Director of PAIOL Engenharia. Electrical Engineer (1978) and Master in Power Systems (1984) from PUC-RJ, PhD in Geosciences from Unicamp (2018). 45 years of experience in studies and design of earthing and SPDA systems for power grids and industrial, commercial and transportation facilities. Former lecturer at Gama Filho University, instructor/speaker at courses and events, and author of papers for congresses and seminars in Brazil and abroad. Services provided in Brazil, Chile, Angola, Kenya and Ethiopia. Member of ABNT/COBEI, IEC, Cigre and IEEE standards committees.
August 28, 2025The New Grounding Standard for Installations above 1 kV
