Itaipú increased energy supply to Paraguay by 20.6% in the first half of 2026

Itaipú Binacional has set a new record, supplying 14,603 GWh of electricity to Paraguay during the first six months of 2026. This figure represents a substantial 20.6% increase in energy delivered compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a significant surge in local consumption within Paraguay. The energy supplied by the binational entity fuels both residential and industrial needs across the country.

The increased supply highlights Paraguay's growing reliance on Itaipú's production to meet its domestic energy demands. This shift means less surplus energy is being ceded to Brazil, as Paraguay increasingly utilizes its share for internal development. In June 2026 alone, the hydroelectric plant generated 6,161 GWh, an 8.6% rise from the previous year, with Paraguay's national power administration (ANDE) withdrawing 2,170 GWh from the 50 Hz system, marking a 13.2% increase in effective withdrawal.

Operationally, Itaipú Binacional maintained a high level of efficiency. The plant reported an availability index of 96.26% for its generating units by the end of June 2026, surpassing the previous year's 96.21% and exceeding the company's target of 94%. These achievements are attributed to efficient operations, maintenance, and coordinated efforts between the Paraguayan and Brazilian electrical systems.

Meanwhile, the Entidad Binacional Yacyretá (EBY) continues to operate with a lack of transparency, with no updated official production reports available. Unofficial data suggests Yacyretá's generation in June 2026 reached 1,319 GWh, but a full picture of its performance remains elusive due to the absence of official figures.