Synchronous condenser manufacturing at ANDRITZ in Araraquara (São Paulo)

ANDRITZ to supply six synchronous condensers to stabilize Brazil’s power grid

2026/01/13

ANDRITZ and AXIA Energia signed a major contract for the supply of six 300-MVAr synchronous condensers and auxiliary systems to four substations within Brazil’s National Interconnected System: Assu III, João Câmara III e, Paracatu IV, and Nova Ponte III.

Synchronous condensers play a crucial role in modern power systems by stabilizing the grid and ensuring a reliable energy supply as wind and solar generation continue to grow rapidly.

This contract represents the largest synchronous condenser order for ANDRITZ to date and has been included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the fourth quarter of 2025. The order value will not be disclosed.

AXIA Energia, the largest 100% renewable energy company in the Southern Hemisphere, is responsible for 17% of the national generation capacity and 37% of the total transmission lines in the National Interconnected System (SIN). The company owns 81 power plants, including 47 hydroelectric, 33 wind, and one solar facility.

Manufactured in ANDRITZ’s Araraquara (São Paulo) facility, the high-performance equipment will enhance the robustness and security of Brazil’s national grid. The six condensers will provide dynamic voltage control, additional inertia, and increased short-circuit capacity. These capabilities are essential for maintaining grid stability as the use of intermittent renewable energy increases. The new units help Brazil integrate more clean energy into the transmission network. This is a concrete contribution to the country’s long-term energy transition.

“We are proud to contribute to the expansion and reliability of Brazil’s power system. This project comes at a strategic moment for the country’s energy landscape and marks a new chapter for AXIA Energia,” said Sérgio Gomes, Sales and Marketing Director at ANDRITZ Hydropower Brazil.

The contract strengthens the long-standing partnership with AXIA Energia and reinforces ANDRITZ's position as a leading supplier of air-cooled synchronous condensers for Brazil’s evolving transmission network.

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Synchronous condenser manufacturing at ANDRITZ in Araraquara (São Paulo)

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ HYDROPOWER
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world's leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 492 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small hydropower to large-scale plants. State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, synchronous condenser systems for grid stability and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.