The operational capacity of solar power in Brazil reached 62 GW of installed power, according to a report released this Wednesday (19) by ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association).
The entity's calculation consolidates the self-generation represented by small and medium-sized systems, totaling 43 GW, and the power of large power plants, which total 19 GW in installations spread across the country.
In terms of market share, solar photovoltaic energy currently represents 24,1% of the total installed capacity of the Brazilian electricity grid, consolidating its position as the second largest source in the grid.
Since 2012, the sector has brought over R$ 279,7 billion in new investments to Brazil, generated more than 1,8 million new green jobs, and contributed over R$ 87,3 billion in revenue to public coffers.
In environmental terms, the ABSOLAR This indicates that the expansion of this energy source has already prevented the emission of approximately 91 million tons of CO2 in electricity generation.
The 62 GW milestone is being reached during COP30 (the United Nations Climate Change Conference), held in Belém (PA), an event that addresses sustainable models for accelerating the energy transition globally.
Risks in Provisional Measure 1.304/2025
Despite the growth recorded in the last decade, the photovoltaic sector has faced obstacles that, according to... ABSOLAR, delay the sustainable energy transition process in Brazil.
Faced with these challenges, the organization advocates for improvements through presidential vetoes and sanctions on strategic points of Provisional Measure No. 1.304/2025, to be converted into Conversion Bill No. 10/2025.
Among the most critical measures, the ABSOLAR The organization defends the veto of paragraph 11 of article 1 of Law No. 10.848/2004, included by article 9 of Bill No. 10/2025. The entity considers the provision unconstitutional because it allocates the cost of generation cuts (curtailment) carried out for the benefit of the system solely to renewable generators.
Conversely, the association recommends the full enactment of articles 1-A and 1-B of Law No. 10.848/2004, also provided for in article 9 of the PLV.
The enactment of these articles would correct a historical problem and return more than R$ 1 billion to consumers in the form of reduced energy costs (affordable tariffs), which would strengthen the country's credibility with investors.
Another veto point recommended by ABSOLAR This refers to paragraph 3 of article 2-A, of article 22 of PLV nº 10/2025. This provision makes the access of solar power plants to REIDI (Special Incentive Regime for Infrastructure Development) conditional on the mandatory installation of battery systems.
For ABSOLARThis requirement creates unequal treatment between energy sources, undermining equality and exclusively burdening solar power.
The entity also draws attention to paragraph 6 of article 3-A, of article 9 of PLV No. 10/2025, which transfers the full cost of contracting storage systems to the generators. ABSOLAR The measure is considered unconstitutional and contrary to the principles of legality and administrative efficiency, as it imposes duplicate burdens on solar power generation.
In the case of distributed renewable generation, the ABSOLAR recommends vetoing item XIX of article 13, of article 7 of PLV nº 10/2025.
The concern lies in the risk that the interpretation of this provision could alter past rules, already established by the legal framework (Law 14300/2022), for consumers with systems already installed or future adopters of the technology.
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