# Copel power outages and infrastructure in Paraná

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copel-power-outages-and-infrastructure-in-paran
> Updated: 2026-10-19T21:20:46.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Following severe storms in Apucarana that destroyed hundreds of utility poles and felled over 600 trees, the utility company Copel worked to restore electricity, reaching a 99.8% restoration rate for customers in that area.

Despite Copel reporting an investment of R$ 846.7 million over three years for preventive maintenance, vegetation management, and network protection, residents in regions like Southwest Paraná continue to face frequent interruptions. Severe storms in early October caused simultaneous outages for approximately 325,000 consumer units. While the company attributes these disruptions to extreme weather, the recurring nature of the outages has led to public questioning regarding the effectiveness of infrastructure investments and the speed of service restoration.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Copel invests R$ 846 million in Paraná despite ongoing power outages

Despite Copel investing R$ 846.7 million in preventive maintenance and vegetation management, Paraná residents continue to face frequent power outages caused by severe weather events.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copel-invests-r-846-million-in-paran-despite-ongoing-power-outages

### 2026-09-25: Copel restores 99.8% of power in Apucarana after severe storm

Copel has restored power to 99.8% of Apucarana residents following a severe storm that broke 290 utility poles and downed over 600 trees.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copel-restores-998-of-power-in-apucarana-after-severe-storm

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