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Copel faces peak of 258,000 customer outages as severe storms hit grid

PUBT·11/13/2026 13:08:21
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Copel faces peak of 258,000 customer outages as severe storms hit grid
  • Copel faced peak outages affecting 258,000 consumer units during severe weather in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Storms brought winds of up to 125 km/h and four tornadoes, prompting rapid restoration of infrastructure and power supplies.
  • Crews replaced more than 3,700 utility poles, with deployment peaking at 3,000 professionals.
  • Five high-voltage towers required reconstruction, including one completely destroyed; reservoir and transmission operations remained safe.


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