The Binational’s gender coordinator, Victoria Corrêa, highlighted the plant’s initiatives that combine technological innovation with social responsibility
In a speech during the panel “For an Intersectional, Just, Popular, and Inclusive Energy Transition”, this Friday (14th), promoted by the Unified Workers’ Central (CUT) at the People’s Summit, Itaipu Binacional’s gender coordinator, Victória Corrêa, highlighted the actions toward an energy transition that combines technological innovation and social responsibility.
The event, held in Belém (PA) parallel to the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of 2025 (COP30), brings together representatives of social movements and civil society to discuss solutions to the climate crisis.
Victória underscored Itaipu’s repositioning under the new Brazilian government, marked by a firm commitment to social and environmental responsibilities. One of the milestones of this new phase, she said, was the recent decision to promote historical reparation for the Avá-Guarani Indigenous communities affected by the construction of the plant—an action carried out in partnership with INCRA and FUNAI.
“After 50 years, this is a courageous step, especially coming from where I come from, an agribusiness region in western Paraná. This demonstrates Itaipu’s commitment to social issues under the new Lula administration,” she stated.
Innovation that drives inclusion
The Itaipu representative detailed the company’s initiatives to diversify the energy matrix and democratize access to new technologies. Among these actions is the installation of solar panels in social institutions such as APAEs, care homes, and community associations.
This measure allows the savings on energy bills to be reinvested in their core activities. “Bringing photovoltaic plants to social institutions directly impacts the lives of the people who need it most,” said Victória.
Another area of action is the pilot project Sustainable Community Kitchens, which provides energy transition and social technology to solidarity kitchens in different parts of Brazil, including a recently inaugurated unit in Ananindeua, in the metropolitan region of Belém.
The kitchens are equipped with photovoltaic panels and biodigesters, which transform organic waste into cooking gas, ensuring financial and environmental sustainability. “It is very important that communities understand and take ownership of the fact that they, too, should have access to new forms of energy,” she noted.
In the field of research and development, Itaipu is investing in the energy transition, with emphasis on the development of electric cars and vehicles powered by biomethane. In addition, the company recently presented the first boat in Latin America powered 100% by green hydrogen, a technology fully developed at Itaipu.
Victória also emphasized the importance of connecting the climate change debate with the reality of communities through participatory governance. “We need to debate climate change, but we need people to feel part of the process. This way, we have managed to advance this discussion in the territories in a lighter, more engaging way,” she pointed out.
