Companhia Paranaense de Energia – COPEL is a Brazilian energy and infrastructure company headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná. Founded in 1954, the company has historically been associated with the development and operation of the electric power system in the state of Paraná.
COPEL operates across several segments of the electricity industry, including power generation, transmission and distribution. Its generation portfolio has included hydroelectric, wind and thermal assets, while its transmission business supports the movement of electricity through Brazil’s interconnected power system. Through its distribution operations, COPEL supplies electricity to residential, commercial, industrial and rural customers in Paraná.
The company also provides telecommunications services, including data connectivity and fiber-optic network solutions, using infrastructure developed alongside its electricity operations. COPEL’s activities extend beyond Paraná through its generation, transmission and other energy-related assets located in different parts of Brazil.
In 2023, the government of Paraná completed the privatization of COPEL by selling its controlling interest and converting the company into a corporation with dispersed ownership. The company remains headquartered in Curitiba and is managed by a professional executive team under the oversight of its board of directors.
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