Solar energy in distributed generation reaches 3 GW in Brazil

Solar energy generation in distributed minigeneration and microgeneration systems surpassed the 3 GW mark of installed power in Brazil. As a result, it became the country's main source of distributed generation, with more than 255 thousand UCs (Consumer Units) installed, representing 94.2% of the installed power in DG.

Bárbara Rubim, vice-president of distributed generation at ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association), highlights the importance of this milestone for the sector and for the country.

“This milestone reinforces two essential points: the desire of the Brazilian consumer to generate their own energy and save on their electricity bills from renewable sources, and the role that solar energy has in contributing to society, in terms of moving the economy . Even in the midst of the pandemic, despite all the uncertainties that have marked our sector, we managed to reach such a significant milestone for the country”, he highlights.

For Carlos Evangelista, president of ABGD (Brazilian Association of Distributed Generation), this milestone represents the expansion of solar sources in the country. “The leadership of this source is mainly due to its versatility and adaptability: the panels can be installed on land, roofs, walls, there are even flexible films, and technological advances are allowing a very relevant cost reduction”, he states.

Evangelista believes that the accessibility and democracy that solar energy has will keep the photovoltaic source always at the top of the ranking. Furthermore, it highlights that distributed generation projects from solar sources can contain different quantities of photovoltaic modules, which makes it possible to serve small families and industries. “The sun is a democratic and abundant resource in Brazil”, highlights the executive.