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The installed capacity of distributed solar generation grew more than 1.3 thousand times in rural areas in the last five years, jumping from 0.58 MW to 791.32 MW between the months of June 2016 and 2021.
The survey was carried out by ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy), based on data from ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency).
The study also identified that, in the same period analyzed, the number of photovoltaic systems installed in the national territory increased from 91 to 37,030, which represented an absolute growth of more than 40,000%.
O The growth of the sector among rural landowners can be explained by some factors, such as the easier access and purchase of photovoltaic solar energy systems and also the prices that are currently more accessible to consumers than in previous years.
Last week, a report from Solar Channel showed that the expansion of agribusiness has been attracting investments from companies in the solar sector, such as Renovigi, which began providing conditions for the acquisition of photovoltaic systems through the Broto business platform, from BB Seguros.
In addition to the aid and the drop in system prices, solar has also become an important tool for producers, who, by purchasing panels, are able to reduce their electricity bill expenses and apply the money saved in other technologies.
In 2020 alone, the agribusiness sector was responsible for increasing Brazilian GDP (Gross Domestic Product) by 6.1% compared to the previous year. The increase was directly related to the use of new precision technologies that perform more efficient work.
