Upgrading the power grid in the State of Rio Grande do Sul

The program aims to support Brazil’s growth and meet the needs of the population by promoting a more reliable and more efficient power distribution system. It thereby contributes to the national objectives of developing a low-carbon power sector.The investments comprise the upgrading and extension of generation infrastructure (rehabilitation of the hydropower plants in Ijuizinho, Passo Real and Itaúba) and of high- and medium-voltage transmission infrastructure (construction/rehabilitation of 24 substations (69 kV), renewal of 70 voltage transformers, equipment of 20 remote control substations) and, finally, improvements in CEEE’s commercial performance by upgrading the integrated business management system.