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ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil

The backbone of the nation is a powerful Brazil's National Interconnected Power System (SIN), which connects power generation and transmission across the country. Whether developing new hydropower projects, modernizing assets, improving grid stability, or optimizing operations through digital solutions, customers benefit from our local expertise.​

This is ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil

For more than a century, ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil has contributed to the development of one of the world's largest hydropower markets. With local engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we support customers throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.

Our solutions, products, and service portfolio covers hydropower solutions, lifetime and digital services, and grid solutions. Special areas of expertise include pumped storage plants, modernization, synchronous condensers, and automation. By combining local expertise with global technology leadership, ANDRITZ supports customers to improve asset performance, extend asset lifetime, and contribute to the reliable supply of renewable energy across Brazil. 

ANDRITZ Hydro Brazil Factory

Your plant. Your grid. Your call.

MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE
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Increase production 

Proven turbine and generator technologies to maximize output and efficiency — for new and existing plants.
 

KEEP OPERATIONS RUNNING
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Reduce downtime

Predictive tools and smart maintenance keep your plant running — before issues ever impact production.

 

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
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Extend plant lifetime

Modernization and rehabilitation extend your plant's life by decades — protecting your investment and energy supply.
 

POWER THE FUTURE
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Secure grid stability

From hydropower units, to synchronous condensers and AI monitoring, our equipment stabilizes the grid.

PROVEN RESULTS

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Manufacturing of synchronous condensers at the ANDRITZ facility in Araraquara, Brazil

Crateús & São João do Paraíso, Brazil

Stability for Brazil’s energy transition. Supply of synchronous condensers to strengthen power grid stability.

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Segredo & Foz do Areia, Brazil

Modernization for maximum energy availability. Technology upgrade project at one of Brazil's most important hydropower plants.

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Itumbiara, Brazil

 

Modernizing one of the country’s largest hydropower assets for greater efficiency and reliability.

Synchronous condenser manufacturing at ANDRITZ in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil_Copyright ANDRITZ

UPME 3 & 4, Colombia

 

Strengthening Colombia’s power grid. Supply of five synchronous condensers to increase power system stability.

Barragem de Sobradinho
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Sobradinho, Brazil

 

Ready for the decades ahead. Rehabilitation of essential equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.

Why ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil

DECADES OF SUCCESS

100+ years

More than a century of contributing to the development of Brazil's power sector. From hydropower generation to grid stability solutions, ANDRITZ has supported projects that help meet the growing electricity demand of one of the world's largest and most renewable power systems.

A STRONG TEAM

1,300 employees

A multi-disciplinary team based in Brazil delivering engineering, manufacturing, project management, commissioning, modernization, and long-term service support. Local knowledge combined with global expertise ensures reliable solutions tailored to the Brazilian market.

POWER CAPACITY

30,000+ MW

With more than 30,000 MW of installed capacity supplied across Brazil, ANDRITZ Hydropower has played a significant role in shaping the country’s hydropower landscape. For decades, our technologies and solutions have supported Brazil’s energy infrastructure, strengthening power generation and grid reliability while contributing to a more sustainable energy future. This extensive installed base reflects our long-standing partnership with Brazil’s hydropower sector and our commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to the country’s evolving energy needs.

UNIT GENERATION

600+ units

More than 600 turbine units supplied from Brazil demonstrate a strong track record in hydroelectric projects throughout the region. Each installation reflects decades of engineering experience, operational reliability, and long-term partnership with energy producers and utilities.

Generation, grid, and services — supporting Brazil's energy future

Hydropower Solutions

 Hydropower Solutions

  • “From water-to-wire”— your complete hydropower solution.
  • Generate more, waste less — with proven, field-tested hydropower technology covering the entire journey from turbine to grid.

 

 

Lifetime & Digital Services

Lifetime and Digital Services

  • Energy that lasts. Performance that evolves.
  • Extend asset life, improve efficiency, and stay ahead — with intelligent digital services across the full plant lifecycle. 
Grid Solutions

Grid Solutions

  • Stable grids for a renewable world — built to perform when it matters.
  • Keep your grid balanced and resilient — with synchronous solutions designed for the energy transition. 

Our Portfolio

Hydropower Solutions

Lifetime and Digital Services

Grid Solutions

BRAZILIAN CAPABILITIES. PROJECTS OF SCALE.

Brazil is not only one of the world's major hydropower markets — it is also home to the engineering, manufacturing and project execution capabilities required to deliver large-scale energy infrastructure.

From major hydropower generation and modernization to grid-stability solutions, ANDRITZ Brazil brings together local expertise, global technology and industrial capability to execute complex projects across the country.

The result is more than equipment. It is the capability to deliver some of Brazil's most demanding energy projects — from engineering and manufacturing through to installation, commissioning and long-term support.

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Your talent powers the future of energy 

Career and jobs

Shape tomorrow’s energy with ANDRITZ

The future of energy is built by people who innovate, solve challenges, and create solutions for a more sustainable world. At ANDRITZ, your work supports renewable energy, modernizes critical infrastructure, and strengthens power systems. Whether in our facilities, offices, or project sites, every contribution matters. Together, we create the energy of tomorrow.
 

Turn challenges into opportunities. Turn knowledge into impact.

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ANDRITZ HYDRO LTDA. I Barueri
Alameda Tocantins, 
350 - Alphaville Industrial, 
Barueri
06455-931
Brazil

+55 (11) 4133 0000
contact-hydro.br@andritz.pro

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ANDRITZ HYDRO LTDA. | Araraquara
Avenida Manoel de Abreu, 2445,
piso superior do prédio H
Araraquara Sao Paulo
CEP 14806-500
Brazil

+55 (16) 3303 1702
contact-hydro.br@andritz.pro

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ANDRITZ HYDRO LTDA. 
Governador Valadares
Avenida Industrial nº 870 
Galpão 06 
Governador Valadares, 
Minas Gerais CEP 35040-610 
Brazil

contact-hydro.br@andritz.pro

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Get to know ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil

Learn more about ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil, our technologies, services, manufacturing capabilities, and commitment to supporting reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure.​
 

ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil is part of the ANDRITZ Group and supplies equipment, systems, and services for hydropower generation and power system stability. The company combines local manufacturing capabilities with global engineering expertise to support energy projects in Brazil and internationally.​

ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil operates from its headquarters in Barueri, São Paulo, and its manufacturing facility in Araraquara, São Paulo. Through the global ANDRITZ network, the company also supports projects in international markets.​
 

The company provides hydropower turbines, generators, automation and control systems, electromechanical equipment, synchronous condensers, and a range of services designed to support reliable and efficient power generation.​
 

ANDRITZ serves utilities, independent power producers, transmission system operators, infrastructure developers, and industrial customers involved in energy generation and power system operations.​
 

In addition to Hydropower solutions, ANDRITZ provides technologies that support grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources into modern power systems. These solutions help strengthen power networks and support the evolving needs of the energy sector.​
 

Synchronous condensers help maintain voltage stability, improve power quality, and strengthen grid reliability. As renewable energy sources become a larger part of Brazil’s energy mix, they play an important role in ensuring the stable and secure operation of the power system.​

Yes. ANDRITZ HBR provides rehabilitation, modernization, and upgrade solutions for existing hydropower facilities. These projects can improve efficiency, operational reliability, availability, and asset lifetime.​
 

ANDRITZ supports customers at every stage of a project, from engineering and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, maintenance, modernization, spare parts, and long-term service solutions.​

Yes. As part of a global organization, ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil contributes to projects worldwide, providing manufacturing, engineering, project execution, and service capabilities.​
 

ANDRITZ HBR supports the  energy transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system through technologies that enhance renewable power generation, improve the performance of existing hydropower assets, and strengthen grid stability. The company's portfolio includes modernization solutions, advanced automation systems, and synchronous condensers that help enable the reliable integration of renewable energy sources into modern power networks.​