Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A., commonly known as Eletrobras, is a leading Brazilian utility company that, along with its subsidiaries, plays a crucial role in the nation's electricity sector, handling generation, transmission, and distribution. The company's diverse power generation portfolio encompasses hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, wind, and solar technologies. As of the end of 2021, Eletrobras managed 32 hydroelectric plants, collectively boasting an installed capacity of 46,295.75 megawatts. Its thermal assets included nine facilities, fueled by coal, oil, and gas, contributing 1,505 megawatts. Additionally, the company operated two nuclear power stations: Angra I, with a capacity of 640 megawatts, and Angra II, which added 1,350 megawatts. Beyond generation, Eletrobras maintains an extensive electrical transmission network, comprising 66,556 kilometers of lines. The organization was established in 1962 and has its corporate headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
eletrobras.com→- Employees
- 7,710
- IPO / List date
- Jan 3, 2000
- HQ
- BR