Industry accelerates adoption of solar energy to reduce costs and CO2 emissions.

The adoption of self-generation solar energy systems has been advancing in Brazilian industry, driven by the search for cost reduction, greater operational efficiency, and decarbonization goals.

According to data from the IEA (International Energy Agency), the expansion of solar energy follows a global trend, driven by regulatory pressures, market demands, and the need to reduce operating costs. 

In Brazil, this movement has also been gaining momentum. Data from ANEEL Data from the National Electric Energy Agency shows that the number of photovoltaic systems installed in industries increased from approximately 14,8 in July 2021 to 58,9 in July 2026, representing an increase of approximately 300%. 

An example of this movement is the automotive lift manufacturer Emaster Elevadores Automotivos, which expanded its photovoltaic plant with the installation of more than 500 solar panels. With the expansion, the installed capacity now approaches 300 kWp.

According to the company, annual generation exceeds 340 kWh of clean energy, a volume sufficient to meet virtually all of the factory's demand. The expectation is to avoid the emission of approximately 13 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) per year, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption of approximately 600 adult trees.

For Flavio Fornasier, CEO of Emaster Elevadores Automotivos, growth in production and investments in clean energy can go hand in hand.

“Growth and sustainability are not opposing goals; on the contrary, they go hand in hand. Industry needs to assume its role in building a more balanced future,” says Flavio Fornasier.

According to the executive, the decision to expand energy generation capacity was motivated by the growth of industrial operations, as the previous infrastructure could no longer meet production demand, leading to the installation of new solar modules.

In addition to reducing emissions, Fornasier states that self-generation provides greater predictability of energy costs and contributes to the energy management of industrial operations.

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