Brazil’s Energy Landscape Shifts as Itaipu’s Output Plummets

Itaipu Binacional, the hydroelectric powerhouse on the Brazil-Paraguay border, faces an unprecedented challenge. In 2024, the plant’s energy production for Brazil hit a historic low of 67 million megawatt-hours (MWh), a 20% decrease from 2023’s 83.8 million MWh. This sharp decline signals a significant shift in Brazil’s energy dynamics. Itaipu typically supplies 10% of Brazil‘s […]