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Renewable energy matrices have a number of advantages

The technical potential for hydro-electric generation in Brazil is among the five largest in the world

Light for All Program

Since 2003 the program has invested a total of R$ 19 billion, resulting in the creation of 420,000 direct and indirect jobs

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Distributors

There are a total of over 61.5 million consumer units (CUs) in Brazil, between homes and commercial premises

Power Sector

These installations ensure that energy generated by 2,463 generating plants reaches the consumer

Uranium and derivatives

Brazil has the sixth largest reserve of this fuel, having yet more than 80% of its territory to prospect

Bioenergy

Decentralized generation of electricity from biomass is a technically and economically competitive option

Wind Power

National production has grown 15 times in the last ten years. Energy generated from wind accounts for 0.5% of Brazilian generation

Belo Monte

The hydroelectric plant will produce enough energy to supply 40% of residential consumption in Brazil

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