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WE ARE PART FROM THE CORNELIO BRENNAND GROUP
Atiaia Renováveis is part of the Cornélio Brennand Group. With more than 100 years of history, the group has as a guideline the continuous expansion of its activities, guided by dynamism, excellence, integrity and innovation.
In addition to operating in the renewable energy segment, Cornélio Brennand has operations in other important sectors of the economy: real estate development and flat glass.
Foundation of the Cornélio Brennand Group
From 1917 until 2004, before entering the energy sector, GCB concentrated its investments in the flat glass, real estate development, and cement segments.
Atiaia Energy
Creation of Atiaia Energia, headquartered in Recife (PE).
Small Hydroelectric Plants Canoa Quebrada and Garganta da Jararaca
The Canoa Quebrada and Garganta da Jararaca small hydroelectric plants have started operating.
Generation Operations Center
Installation of the Generation Operations Center (COG), in the city of Cuiabá (MT)
PCH Buriti
Buriti Small Hydroelectric Plant begins operation.
Paranatinga II and Porto das Pedras Small Hydroelectric Plants
Start of operations at the Paranatinga II and Porto das Pedras small hydroelectric plants.
PCH Pedra
Furada
Start of operations at the Pedra Furada Small Hydroelectric Plant. End of the first investment cycle with approximately R$ 800 million invested.
PCH Porto das Pedras receives “Green Seal*”
The Porto das Pedras Small Hydroelectric Plant was one of the pioneers to receive the “Green Seal”*
*Certification allows companies to issue a green seal, guaranteeing consumers that renewable energy is being used.
*Certification allows companies to issue a green seal, guaranteeing consumers that renewable energy is being used.
Atiaia Energia 10 years
Atiaia Energia celebrates its 10th anniversary with 6 small hydroelectric plants in operation. It has 91 employees in Brazil and 11 employees in Chile.
PCH Bandeirante
PCH Bandeirante wins the new energy auction, initiating the 2nd investment cycle.
PCH Areado
Areado Small Hydroelectric Plant wins the reserve energy auction.
Infrastructure and Transmission Line
Construction of basic infrastructure and transmission line to support the future Bandeirante and Areado small hydroelectric plants.
Small Hydroelectric Plants (PCHs) Gado Bravo, Matão Novo, Taboca, Retirinho and Tucano
Approval by ANEEL of the Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (PCH) Projects: Gado Bravo, Matão Novo, Taboca, Retirinho, and Tucano.
Bandeirante and Areado Small Hydroelectric Plants
Start of construction of the Bandeirante and Areado small hydroelectric plants.
Operation of the Bandeirante and Areado Small Hydroelectric Plants
Start of Operation of the Bandeirante and Areado Small Hydroelectric Plants.
UFV Project
Wonders
Entrance to Atiaia at the Solar source, marking the beginning of the implementation of the Maravilhas Photovoltaic Plant in Pernambuco.
PCH Tucano
Acquisition of the Tucano Small Hydroelectric Plant project.
Certificate
REC Brazil
Obtaining the REC Brazil Certificate
Atiaia Renewables
Atiaia Energia becomes Atiaia Renováveis, with a new brand in the market.
Bandeirante Small Hydroelectric Plant earns Rec Brazil certification.
PCH Bandeirante earns Rec Brazil certification and is the first small hydroelectric plant in Brazil to meet all 17 SDGs.
Acquisition of the Verde Vale III and Assuruá solar parks in Bahia.
Acquisition of the Verde Vale III and Assuruá solar parks in Bahia. The Paranatinga and Garganta da Jararaca small hydroelectric plants were certified with the Rec Brazil seal for meeting all 17 UN SDGs.
GPTW, UFVs Maravilhas and Zero Waste seal
We are the 6th best company to work for in Brazil in the energy sector, according to GPTW. We sold the Garganta da Jararaca and Paranatinga II small hydroelectric plants, the Maravilhas I and II photovoltaic plants are now operational, we achieved the Zero Waste certification for all small hydroelectric plants and the Cuiabá office, and we started construction on the Sol do Agreste photovoltaic plant in Pernambuco.
PCH Fundãozinho
The Fundãozinho Small Hydroelectric Plant (PCH) has started operating, and we are the 4th best company in the energy sector to work for in Brazil, according to GPTW. We have begun construction on the Taboca Small Hydroelectric Plant (PCH) and the Estrela Hydroelectric Plant (UHE) in Goiás.