Paulo Afonso Hydroelectric Complex, Hydroelectric complex in Paulo Afonso, Brazil.
The Paulo Afonso Hydroelectric Complex comprises five power plants along the São Francisco River, utilizing an 80-meter natural waterfall for energy generation.
The complex originated from the Angiquinho Plant in 1913, followed by major development in 1948, with Paulo Afonso I becoming Brazil's first large power station in 1955.
The construction of this massive energy infrastructure changed local communities, leading to the relocation of 52,000 people and transforming the region into an industrial center.
The facility generates 4,279.6 megawatts of electricity through its combined power stations, providing energy to numerous communities across northeastern Brazil.
The complex features Brazil's first underground power plant, constructed through extensive tunnel excavation in challenging geological conditions during the 1950s.
Location: Paulo Afonso
Inception: 1955
GPS coordinates: -9.39694,-38.20222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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