Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobras, along with its subsidiaries, is a key player in Brazil's electricity sector, handling the generation, transmission, and distribution of power nationwide. The company utilizes a diverse range of energy sources, including hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, wind, and solar plants, to produce electricity. As of the end of 2021, Eletrobras's assets included 32 hydroelectric facilities boasting a combined installed capacity of 46,295.75 megawatts. It also operated nine thermal power stations, which use coal, oil, and natural gas, contributing 1,505 megawatts to its total capacity. Furthermore, its nuclear operations comprised two plants: Angra I, with a 640-megawatt capacity, and Angra II, providing 1,350 megawatts. Beyond generation, Eletrobras maintains a vast network of 66,556 kilometers of electricity transmission lines. The firm was established in 1962 and has its primary offices located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
eletrobras.com→- Employees
- 7,710
- IPO / List date
- Jan 2, 2008
- HQ
- BR