Brazil has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 38 GW in installed solar power photovoltaic (PV) energy, encompassing both centralized generation and distributed generation segments. This achievement translates to approximately 16.8% of Brazil’s electricity matrix being derived from solar energy, according to data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR), corroborated by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL).
ABSOLAR reports that photovoltaics have played a pivotal role in generating over 1.1 million jobs in Brazil since 2012. During this period, the sector has attracted investments totaling R$ 184.3 billion, with R$ 51.7 billion contributing to public coffers.
Ronaldo Koloszuk, President of the Board of Directors of ABSOLAR, emphasizes the role of photovoltaic solar energy in Brazil’s decarbonization efforts. He envisions a sustainable future for the country through the integration of technologies such as electrical energy storage and green hydrogen, fostering new green jobs and economic opportunities.
“With the combination of technologies such as electrical energy storage and green hydrogen, Brazil can, in a short time, boost its sustainable development, with the generation of thousands of new green jobs, bringing more income to workers and more opportunities for our society,” says Koloszuk.
Rodrigo Sauaia, General Director of ABSOLAR, underscores the broader impact of photovoltaic solar energy on the social, economic, and environmental development of Brazil. He highlights potential applications in various sectors, including homes through programs like Minha Casa, Minha Vida, as well as in schools, libraries, health centers, and parks.
“The advance of solar energy strengthens sustainability and expands Brazil’s international prominence, in addition to relieving family budgets and reinforcing the competitiveness of Brazilian productive sectors,” concludes Sauaia.
In the distributed generation segment, Brazil boasts 26.3 GW of installed power, with over 2.34 million systems, constituting around 69% of the total power. ANEEL reports that approximately 32 thousand of these systems were installed in the current year.
On the centralized generation front, the country has 11.78 GW of installed power, with an additional 132 GW of power granted in non-operational plants. Of this, 7.45 GW come from plants under construction, while 125.47 GW are from plants yet to commence construction, according to available data.