Copel (NYSE: ELPC) posts 2.1% grid market growth in 1Q26

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Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel reports that its billed grid market, which excludes part of energy offset by Mini and Micro Distributed Generation, grew 2.1% in 1Q26. Electricity consumption in Copel Distribuição’s grid market rose 2.5% year over year, mainly from residential and commercial customers.

The company attributes this increase to greater economic activity in its concession area and growth in its customer base. Copel also provides a breakdown of total energy sales across its distribution, generation, wind farms and trading businesses, offering a more detailed view of how demand evolved by business segment.

Key Figures

Billed grid market growth: 2.1% Grid electricity consumption growth: 2.5%

2 metrics

Billed grid market growth 2.1% 1Q26 vs same period last year

Grid electricity consumption growth 2.5% Copel Distribuição grid market, 1Q26 vs prior-year quarter

Key Terms

billed grid market, Mini and Micro Distributed Generation (MMGD), forward-looking statements, grid market

4 terms

billed grid market financial

"The billed grid market, which deducts part of the energy offset by Mini and Micro Distributed Generation (MMGD), grew by 2.1% in 1Q26."

Mini and Micro Distributed Generation (MMGD) technical

"The billed grid market, which deducts part of the energy offset by Mini and Micro Distributed Generation (MMGD), grew by 2.1% in 1Q26."

forward-looking statements regulatory

"FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release may contain forward-looking statements."

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

grid market financial

"Electricity consumption in Copel Distribuição’s grid market increased by 2.5% compared to the same period last year."

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FAQ

How much did Copel (ELPC) billed grid market grow in 1Q26?

Copel’s billed grid market grew 2.1% in 1Q26. This measure excludes part of the energy offset by Mini and Micro Distributed Generation and reflects volumes actually billed to customers on the distribution grid, indicating modest demand expansion in the company’s concession area.

What was the change in Copel (ELPC) electricity consumption in 1Q26?

Electricity consumption in Copel Distribuição’s grid market increased 2.5% versus the same period last year. This growth came mainly from residential and commercial classes, suggesting higher power usage tied to stronger economic activity and a larger customer base in the concession region.

Which customer segments drove Copel (ELPC) demand growth in 1Q26?

Residential and commercial customers primarily drove Copel’s demand growth in 1Q26. The company links the increase to greater economic activity in its concession area and continued expansion of its customer base, which together lifted overall electricity consumption on the distribution grid.

How does Mini and Micro Distributed Generation affect Copel (ELPC) billed market?

Copel’s billed grid market metric deducts part of the energy offset by Mini and Micro Distributed Generation (MMGD). This adjustment means the 2.1% growth reflects electricity actually billed, after accounting for customers who self-generate power and reduce their net consumption from the grid.

What business segments does Copel (ELPC) include in its total energy sales?

Copel’s total energy sales are shown across several segments: Copel DisCo (distribution), Copel GenCo (generation), wind farms and Copel TradeCo (trading). This breakdown helps clarify how energy volumes are allocated between regulated distribution activities and generation and trading operations.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of April, 2026

Commission File Number 1-14668

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Energy Company of Paraná

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

José Izidoro Biazetto, 158
81200-240 Curitiba, Paraná
Federative Republic of Brazil
+55 (41) 3331-4011

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.  Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

Yes _______ No ___X____

 

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA - COPEL
CNPJ/ME 76.483.817/0001-20 - NIRE 41300036535 - CVM Registration 1431-1
B3 (CPLE3)
NYSE (ELPC)
LATIBEX (XCOPO)

Copel DIS´s billed increased by 2.1% in 1Q26

COPEL (“Company”) hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general:

Distribution - Grid Market

The billed grid market, which deducts part of the energy offset by Mini and Micro Distributed Generation (MMGD), grew by 2.1% in 1Q26. Electricity consumption in Copel Distribuição’s grid market increased by 2.5% compared to the same period last year.

This performance was driven mainly by increased consumption in the residential and commercial segments, reflecting greater economic activity in the concession area, as well as growth in the customer base over the period.

*Considers the effect of reclassifying industrial consumer units to residential and commercial.

The following chart shows the electricity consumed by class in 1Q26:

 

The following table shows Copel's total energy sales, broken down between Copel DisCo, Copel GenCo, Wind Farms and Copel TradeCo:

Note: Does not consider the energy made available through the MRE (Energy Reallocation Mechanism).

¹ Includes Short-Term Sales Contracts and CBR.

² Negative values ​​mean that there were more purchases than sales.

CCEE: Electric Energy Trading Chamber / CCEAR: Energy Trading Contracts in the Regulated Environment / MCP: Short-Term Market / CER: Reserve Energy Contract / MCSD EN - Compensation Mechanism for New Energy Surpluses and Deficits / MVE - Sale of energy to the free market through the Surplus Sale Mechanism.

Curitiba, April 22, 2026

Felipe Gutterres

Vice-President of Finance and Investor Relations

For further information, please contact the Investor Relations team:
ri@copel.com or (41) 3331-4011

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date April 22, 2026

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL
By:	/S/  Daniel Pimentel Slaviero
	Daniel Pimentel Slaviero Chief Executive Officer

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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