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ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association) supports the completion of the country's membership in the ASI (International Solar Alliance) – an intergovernmental agreement that brings together the nations holding the best solar resources on the planet.
Currently, nations such as India (creator of the agreement), China, Mexico, Nigeria, Argentina and Australia are part of the ASI.
For ABSOLAR, the measure would increase Brazil's leading role in the use and development of photovoltaic solar technology worldwide as the country has a high level of solar radiation.
Rodrigo Sauaia, executive president of ABSOLAR, believes that with membership, the country could benefit from multilateral programs and actions in various areas of the solar sector, such as financing, public policies, regulation, business models, technology, among others.
“Brazil has one of the best solar resources on the planet, but is behind other countries in the use of photovoltaic solar energy. We closed 2019 in 16th position in the world solar energy ranking, far below our immense potential. In other renewable sources, Brazil is world leader: we are in 2nd place in water sources, 2nd place in biomass and 8th place in wind”, commented Sauaia.
“We need to make up for lost time and our full participation in ASI will help us incorporate the best international practices, accelerate the development of photovoltaic solar sources in our country and position ourselves as a relevant actor in this sector, which is increasingly strategic on the world stage” , added the executive.
From the same perspective, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Bento Albuquerque, stated, in a recorded message for the third general assembly of the ASI, that solar energy plays an essential role in the transition to a future with low carbon emissions and in promoting energy security in the world.
“Solar generation is quickly consolidating itself as a safe and affordable source in Brazil”, highlighted the minister.
ASI (International Solar Alliance)
The ASI was launched during COP 21 (Climate Conference in Paris) in 2015, and later formalized in New Delhi, India, on November 15, 2016. Objectives include reducing the cost of solar energy, mobilizing more than US$ 1 trillion in investments for the massive implementation of solar energy by 2030 and pave the way for new technologies using the Sun as a primary resource.
Brazil's request for entry into the ASI was forwarded by the Presidency of the Republic to the National Congress, on a priority basis, and awaits consideration by the Plenary of the Federal Legislature. According to the Executive, Brazil's accession to the ASI should not imply costs or resource contributions from the Brazilian government.
