The solar energy sector in Brazil has surpassed 43GW of installed capacity, according to the Brazilian Photovoltaic Energy Association (Absolar).
This includes 29.2GW from distributed generation systems, up to 5MW capacity, and 13.8GW from centralised generation. The photovoltaic sector has attracted over BRL 202bn in new investments and generated more than 1.3m green jobs across Brazil.
From the beginning of 2024, Brazil added 6GW to its national electricity matrix from solar energy, utilising large solar plants and self-generation systems on rooftops, facades, and the ground. Additionally, since 2012, the sector has contributed more than BRL 62bn in income.
Solar energy now represents 18.2% of Brazil’s installed electricity capacity, according to Absolar’s calculations.
Brazil claims 29.2GW of installed solar power in distributed generation, with 24GW coming from microgeneration systems – those having up to 75kW of power. Solar technology takes the largest slice of the distributed generation market, using it in 99.9% of all connections.
Ronaldo Koloszuk, President of Absolar’s Board of Directors, commented on the sector’s growth:
“The exponential growth of solar energy reflects the popularisation and great attractiveness of photovoltaic technology in Brazil, both for consumers in their homes, businesses, and rural properties, as well as for the expansion of the National Interconnected System with larger plants.”
