The Powerhouse concentrates the electromechanical equipment responsible for generating electricity at Itaipu. This equipment comprises the scroll casing, the turbine, the generator, the excitation system and the speed governor.
Number of generator units |
20 |
Length |
968 m |
Width |
99 m |
Height |
112 m |
Deck elevation |
144 m |
Elevation of generator floor |
108 m |
Spacing between units |
34 |

View the location of the equipment and the main elevations:
01 - El. 40 - Foundation of the dam.
02 - El. 92.4 - Access to the turbine pit.
03 - El. 98.5 - Unit auxiliary service - Pure water system.
04 - El. 98.5 - Excitation system, access to the generator housing and speed governor.
05 - El. 108 - Step-up transformers.
06 - El. 108 - Generator floor and local control rooms.
07 - El. 122 - Ventilation system.
08 - El. 127.6 - Cable gallery.
09 - El. 128.2 - SF6 GIS.
10 - El. 133.2 - Main AC auxiliary service panels and diesel generators hall.
11 - El. 144 - Auxiliary service of the dam.
12 - El. 214 - Intake gate hydraulic center.