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How Wirtek and Efacec's 15-year partnership is driving innovation in clean energy and smart grid management
Summary
For 15 years, Pragmasoft (now part of Wirtek) and Efacec have built a partnership rooted in mutual trust, innovation and a shared commitment to advancing the energy sector. Pragmasoft brings two decades of experience developing real‑time safety‑critical solutions for key players in the energy industry, enabling automation, grid optimisation and system resilience. The collaboration has delivered major advancements in digital energy solutions, optimising substation automation, SCADA systems and smart grid management. With the smart grid market projected to reach $161.1 billion and SCADA expected to grow to $16.6 billion by 2029, these innovations position both companies for continued success.
Showcase results
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15+ years of trusted partnership powering large‑scale energy deployments.
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Six active projects accelerating smart grids and renewable energy initiatives.
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Improved performance with reduced downtime and enhanced efficiency.
Challenge
Modern energy systems are increasingly complex. Efacec and Pragmasoft partnered to develop robust, reliable and scalable software solutions, combining Efacec’s industry expertise with Pragmasoft’s deep expertise in energy software development and systems integrations.
Solution
Pragmasoft has complemented Efacec solutions across the energy value chain, from substation automation and energy communication protocols to developing and integrating SCADA systems with real‑time data. Key achievements include:
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Optimised Substation Automation – custom software integration enhanced Efacec substation management systems, ensuring seamless communication and real‑time data processing.
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Advanced SCADA Integration – state‑of‑the‑art SCADA solutions supported monitoring, control and data analytics capabilities across Efacec projects.
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Streamlined Grid Management – innovative tools optimised grid reliability and efficiency, supporting Efacec’s mission of delivering uninterrupted power solutions.
The cooperation increased operational efficiency and reduced downtime, supporting global projects in renewable energy and smart grid innovations.
Services
Wirtek provides energy software development services, embedded software development, RTU automation, system design, product engineering, software development and QA automation.
Results
As the energy sector evolves, Pragmasoft remains committed to supporting Efacec’s vision of innovation and sustainability. Upcoming projects focused on renewable energy, green hydrogen and electric mobility will continue to drive change in the industry. With Pragmasoft now integrated into Wirtek, the collaboration extends Wirtek’s global reach and strengthens its position in the clean energy sector.
Technologies and Frameworks
The partnership employs .NET Core, Angular, C, C++, C#, JavaScript, Oracle and Linux.
Tools
Altium/KiCad for schematic and PCB design.
Client testimonial
Miguel Gomes, Global Technology Director at Efacec, notes that Pragmasoft’s expertise has been a key enabler of Efacec’s mission, complementing their capabilities in SCADA and automation and allowing them to scale efficiently and strengthen their energy management solutions.
About Efacec
Headquartered in Porto, Portugal, Efacec operates in 87 countries and is recognised as a global leader in energy and mobility. With 75 years of industry experience, Efacec delivers tailored solutions that drive industry transformation and support the green energy transition.