Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA engages in the production and dissemination of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Management, Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. The Management segment refers to the corporate and administrative activities of the firm. The Generation segment operates wind farms, solar panels and hydroelectric, thermoelectric, and thermonuclear plants. The Transmission segment manages electric power transmission lines. The Distribution segment is responsible for the circulation of electric power. The company was founded in June 11, 1962 by Getulio Dornelles Vargas and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.