Elecnor do Brasil

What Elecnor do Brasil does

Elecnor do Brasil is a Brazilian EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor founded in 1979 and operating as the primary investment destination for Spanish parent Grupo Elecnor globally. The company specializes in three integrated infrastructure verticals: electrical substations and high-voltage transmission lines, renewable energy generation (wind farms and photovoltaic plants), and gas infrastructure. Over 43 years, it has constructed more than 10,200 kilometers of transmission lines and developed one of the largest wind energy complexes in the Southern Hemisphere in Rio Grande do Sul and Northeast Brazil, as well as photovoltaic projects in Piauí.

The company employs more than 6,700 Brazilian professionals with specialized expertise in complex infrastructure projects, supported by Grupo Elecnor's broader network of 18,000+ global professionals. Service delivery operates through direct enterprise sales to utility, energy, and government clients across Brazil, generating project-based revenue on a one-time contract basis. The company maintains an Integrated Management System covering environmental, quality, health and safety, energy, R&D+i, information security, and risk management vectors, and holds ISO 9001 certification. The wholly-owned Celeo Rio de Janeiro subsidiary supports its energy transmission infrastructure operations.

In 2024, Elecnor do Brasil was recognized as the best company in the Construction and Engineering sector at the 22nd edition of the VALOR 1000 ranking by Valor Econômico newspaper. Brazil represents the second most important market for Grupo Elecnor after Spain, positioning Elecnor do Brasil as a strategically important operating arm in South America. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates as a private subsidiary within the broader Grupo Elecnor conglomerate.

Name

Elecnor do Brasil

Legal name

Elecnor do Brasil

Website

https://elecnor.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Elecnor do Brasil is a Rio de Janeiro-based EPC contractor and Brazilian subsidiary of Spain's Grupo Elecnor, building electrical transmission, renewable energy, and gas infrastructure for utilities and government clients across Brazil since 1979.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Infrastructure EPC Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation & Interconnection EPC (Collector/POI Substations, Switchyards) (EUAEADAC), Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF), Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG)

Keywords

• Energy infrastructure construction
• Transmission line EPC
• Renewable energy projects
• Wind and solar generation
• Gas infrastructure development

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. EPC Infrastructure Contracts: One-time project-based revenue from engineering, procurement, and construction of energy transmission infrastructure, renewable energy facilities, and gas infrastructure. Projects include substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and photovoltaic plants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elecnor do Brasil is an EPC contractor delivering turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services for energy infrastructure projects in Brazil. Its portfolio spans three integrated service lines: (1) electrical substations and high-voltage transmission lines, (2) renewable power generation including wind farms and solar photovoltaic plants, and (3) gas distribution and transmission infrastructure. The company serves electric utilities, transmission system operators, energy generators, and government entities on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Elecnor do Brasil operates as an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company specializing in energy infrastructure. The company offers three main integrated service lines: Subestações e Linhas de Transmissão (electrical substations and transmission lines), Geração de Energia e Renováveis (power generation and renewables including wind and solar), and Gás (gas infrastructure). With over 43 years of operation since 1979, the company has constructed more than 10,200 km of transmission lines and developed major renewable energy complexes including one of the largest wind complexes in the Southern Hemisphere in Rio Grande do Sul and the São João de Piauí photovoltaic park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Substations and Transmission Lines Turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction of electrical substations and high-voltage transmission lines forming the backbone of Brazil's electric transmission system, sold to electric utilities and transmission system operators.
• Power Generation and Renewables Development and construction of renewable power generation assets, including wind farms and solar photovoltaic plants such as the São João do Piauí photovoltaic park and one of the largest wind complexes in the Southern Hemisphere, sold to energy utilities, generators, and developers.
• Gas Infrastructure Engineering, procurement, and construction services for natural gas distribution and transmission pipeline infrastructure, sold to gas distribution companies and infrastructure developers in Brazil.
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Services End-to-end EPC contractor services covering engineering, procurement, and construction management for energy infrastructure projects, including renewable energy and transmission projects, delivered to enterprise and government clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,200 km of transmission lines constructed
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo ElecnorcoreOthersElecnor do Brasil is the Brazilian subsidiary of Spanish Grupo Elecnor, one of the world's leading corporations in engineering, infrastructure development, and construction. Grupo Elecnor is also a prominent promoter and investor in renewable energy, energy infrastructure concessions, and environmental concessions. Elecnor do Brasil represents the second most important market for the Group after Spain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GE Vernova (Brazil): Global power generation and grid equipment OEM and EPC provider with a major Brazilian presence. Comparable as it supplies turbines, substations, and grid services into the same renewable and transmission value chain.
• State Grid Brazil Holdings: Brazilian subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China, one of the largest transmission operators and EPC contractors in the country. Directly comparable as a large-scale transmission line and substation builder competing for the same utility tenders.
• Hitachi Energy (Brazil): Global leader in substations, HVDC, and grid integration with a substantial Brazilian operation. Directly comparable as a substation and grid EPC supplier competing for the same high-voltage infrastructure contracts.
• Engie Brasil Energia: One of the largest private power generators in Brazil with extensive renewable and transmission interests. A major client-class peer and competitor for renewable EPC scopes and grid infrastructure tenders.
• Siemens Energy (Brazil): Global energy technology and EPC major with a strong Brazilian footprint in grid technology, substations, and power generation. Competes for the same high-voltage equipment and EPC scopes and is a broad incumbent in Brazilian power infrastructure.
• Iberdrola Renovables Brasil: Brazilian arm of Spanish global utility Iberdrola, active in renewable generation and grid. Comparable as a large Spanish-backed energy player investing in Brazil's renewable and transmission buildout.

Direct peers

• Sterlite Power (Brazil operations): Indian-headquartered power transmission developer and EPC contractor with active Brazilian projects. Comparable as a transmission EPC specialist competing for similar utility-scale transmission concessions in Brazil.
• Acciona Energía (Brazil): Spanish-headquartered renewable energy developer and EPC contractor with utility-scale wind and solar projects in Brazil. Comparable as a Spanish-backed renewable EPC peer operating in the same Brazilian wind corridor.
• Celeo Group: Sister company within Grupo Elecnor focused on energy transmission concessions and renewable projects. Closest comparable as it shares the same corporate DNA, EPC heritage, and Brazilian/Latin American transmission focus.
• Sacyr Concesiones (Brazil/LatAm): Spanish infrastructure and concessions group with Brazilian and Latin American operations. Comparable as a Spanish-headquartered EPC and concession peer pursuing similar infrastructure and energy projects in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GrupoElecnor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Grupo_Elecnor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11708712

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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