In a recent development, the State Grid Corporation of China achieved a significant milestone in Brazil’s energy sector. They marked their strategic presence by winning the largest lot in the energy transmission auction. The auction, organized by ANEEL and the Ministry of Mines and Energy, highlighted Brazil’s focus on energy expansion. State Grid secured Lot […]
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