The Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (Absolar) reported that distributed solar generation of up to 5MW has surpassed 29GW of Brazil’s operational installed power.
For Absolar, the numbers demonstrate a widespread embrace of photovoltaic technology across various sectors including residences, businesses, industries, rural areas, and public buildings, to the benefit of 3.7m consumer units.
According to the association’s findings, Brazil now hosts over 2.6m photovoltaic systems installed on rooftops, facades, and small land parcels. These installations have attracted nearly 142.5b reais (around USD $27.67b) in investments since 2012.
This has created over 870 thousand jobs and over 42.3b reais to the public treasury. Panels are present in 5,545 municipalities across all Brazilian states.
Absolar’s study, a collaboration with consulting firm Volt Robotics, indicates significant net savings on electricity bills for all Brazilians. The study’s projected savings exceed 84.9b reais until 2031. For Absolar, the study demonstrates the role of distributed generation in reducing costs and improving reliability in the national electrical system.
New guidelines by the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) aim to establish a fair and transparent pricing mechanism for distributed solar generation, echoing the industry’s call for a comprehensive evaluation of the costs and benefits of solar self-generation.
Absolar remains committed to collaborating with the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) to advance distributed generation calculations, striving to optimize the benefits of solar self-generation for consumers nationwide.
