EDF power solutions acquires Dardanelos Hydroelectric Plant from Neoenergia

Rio de Janeiro, April 2th, 2026 – EDF power solutions has completed the acquisition of 75% of the Dardanelos Hydroelectric Plant, with the remaining 25% held by Neoenergia. The French energy company will also assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the plant.

Located on the Aripuanã River in Mato Grosso, the Hydroelectric Plant (UHE) has an installed capacity of 261 MW, enough to supply approximately 1.4 million people with renewable energy. In commercial operation since 2011, Dardanelos is a key asset for the regional power system.

With this acquisition, the plant becomes EDF power solutions’ second hydroelectric asset in Brazil, following the Sinop Hydroelectric Plant, expanding the company’s renewable generation portfolio and strengthening its presence in the country. EDF power solutions now has approximately 2.1 GW of gross installed capacity distributed across six power generation assets in four states.

“Dardanelos stands out for its operational track record. With this acquisition, we diversify our portfolio by incorporating more low-carbon assets. Additionally, we strengthen our participation in the hydroelectric sector, where we have technical and industrial expertise,” said André Salgado, CEO of EDF power solutions in Brazil.

About EDF power solutions
Bringing together the businesses of EDF Renewables and the EDF Group’s International Division, EDF power solutions is an international energy player that develops, builds, and operates renewable and low-carbon power generation facilities, as well as flexible energy and electricity transmission solutions.
As a key player in the global energy transition, EDF power solutions implements competitive, responsible, and value-generating projects within the EDF Group. In 25 countries, our teams demonstrate their daily commitment to local stakeholders, leveraging their expertise and innovation capacity in the fight against climate change.
EDF power solutions operates 31 GW of gross installed capacity worldwide. Leveraging its technological and commercial skills, as well as local knowledge, EDF power solutions develops innovative offerings to support the transition to decarbonization and the development of more efficient power systems.
EDF Power Solutions offers a wide range of technologies to produce low-carbon electricity (wind, solar, hydro, biomass), increase power system flexibility (battery storage, pumped-storage hydro, low-carbon hybrid thermal solutions, etc.), and reduce the carbon footprint of our customers (electric mobility, hydrogen, off-grid solutions, mini-grids, etc.).
In Brazil, EDF power solutions has about 2.1 GW of installed capacity in hydroelectric, wind, and solar projects across the states of Bahia, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and Paraíba.