Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobras, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Brazil. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, wind, and solar plants. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated 32 hydroelectric plants with a total installed capacity of 46,295.75 megawatts; nine thermal plants, including coal, and oil and gas power generation units with a total installed capacity of 1,505 megawatts; and two nuclear power plants comprising Angra I with an installed capacity of 640 megawatts and Angra II with an installed capacity of 1,350 megawatts. It also operates 66,556 kilometers of transmission lines. The company was incorporated in 1962 and is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
History
Eletrobras was established in 1962 during João Goulart's presidency.
Mission
Our mission is to provide quality electric power services for a socially and economically prosperous Brazil.
Vision
Our vision is to be a leader in the electric power industry, using innovative and sustainable energy solutions for our customers, partners, and investors.
Key Team
Mr. Márcio Szechtman (Chief Transmission Officer & Member of Board of Exec. Officers)
Mr. Pedro Luiz de Oliveira Jatobá (Chief Generation Officer & Member of Board of Exec. Officers)
Ms. Camila Gualdo Sampaio Araújo (Chief Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer and Member of Board of Exec. Officers)
Mr. Rodrigo Limp Nascimento (Chief of Regulation & Institutional Relations Officer and Member of Board of Exec. Officer)
Mr. Jose Eduardo Guimaraes Barros (Chief Legal Department Officer??)
Ms. Marcella Fuchs Solomon (Sec.)
Maurício de Carvalho Mazzini (Legal Superintendent)
Recognition and Awards
Eletrobras has won numerous awards for its performance in the energy sector. In 2017, the company was recognized as the Most Efficient in Generation and Distribution by the Latin American Distribution Corporate Interest Group. The company has also been recognized for implementing exemplary customer service and energy efficiency programs.