FGV Energia receives the president of Neoenergia Group

The main issues related to the sectors of generation, transmission and distribution stood out during Neoenergia Group’s president, Solange Ribeiro, lecture in another edition of the seminar Energy in Focus promoted by FGV Energia, on June 25. The meeting had the purpose of discussing political, economic and technological challenges to be overcome to develop this area in the country.

During the meeting, the executive warned that it takes more predictability of risks, so that large projects from the segment are maintained. “Today, the industry is experiencing moments of uncertainty. The power industry needs to keep predictability and have no interferences in order to maintain the rhythm of expansion,” she stated. Teles Pires Power Plant, built in 40 months and under final implementation phase was one example. However, it may not have a way of draining the energy due to delays in transmission.

Solange Ribeiro also provided a summary about the importance of Neoenergia to the Brazilian power industry. The company is in the top 50 largest private groups in its segment. Present in 13 States, its staff has over five thousand direct employees and acts throughout the power chain: generation, transmission, trade and distribution. It is the largest private group in power distribution for the sector in number of clients, exceeding 10 million consuming units in the States of Bahia, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte. In the generation area, it has 37 plants (14 power plants, 2 thermal plants, 16 wind parks and 5 power cogeneration plants). Until 2019, it intends to achieve 3,992 MW of installed capacity, thus contributing to 2.7% of the country’s power.