About Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás is a leading electricity company in Brazil, specializing in power generation, transmission, and commercialization. Established in 1962 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company plays a vital role in Brazil's energy sector.
Key Operations
- Electricity Generation: Utilizes diverse sources including hydroelectric, thermoelectric, nuclear, wind, and solar power.
- Transmission Network: Operates an extensive infrastructure with 66,539.17 kilometers of transmission lines.
Power Generation Capacity (as of December 31, 2023)
- Hydroelectric Plants: 44 plants with a total capacity of 42,293.5 MW.
- Thermal Plants: 5 plants (coal and gas) with a combined capacity of 1,632 MW.
- Nuclear Plants:
- Angra 1: 657 MW
- Angra 2: 1,350 MW