Sector professionals give their opinion on the approval of PL 5829

With the collaboration of Mateus Badra and Ericka Araújo

Energy sector professionals, heard by the Canal Solar, gave their assessments about the approval of the replacement text of PL 5829, which aims to create the Legal Framework for DG (distributed generation) in Brazil. The document received, this Wednesday (18), a favorable opinion from 476 of the 482 deputies who were present at the National Congress. Engineer Roberto Caurim, CEO of Bluesun, followed the vote and classified the result as an important step for the sector.

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“The negotiation was very well conducted via ABGD, ABSOLAR and entrepreneurs. What GD gained most was security, stability, fundamental conditions for the growth and longevity of our segment”, he stated.

The executive also highlighted that, with the approval of the document, all Brazilians have reasons to celebrate. “We all win and, even with some taxation, with the development of technology and energy inflation, which are occurring at a rapid pace, this decision will be mitigated in a short time for payback purposes. Our sector is safe and I see this approval with great optimism”, he added.

The same was said by Ildo Bet, director of PHB Solar, who believes that approval is a great milestone for strengthening the market. He stated that the document has many favorable and controversial points, but that this is all part of the process.

“The project creates rules under which we can work in the coming years. Since the beginning of the REN 482 review process, we lived in a situation of uncertainty that unfortunately postponed many investments,” he commented.

For Carlos Evangelista, president of ABGD (Brazilian Association of Distributed Generation), the text rewards the work of associations and will “allow the sector to grow and balance, both for those who provide the infrastructure and for those who work in the segment, benefiting everyone . It was a consensus text that will allow us to continue growing at broad rates,” he said.

Alysson Camilo, Head of Sales and Operations at SAJ in Brazil, believes that the advancement of PL 5829 for approval by the Senate will bring great benefits to Brazil. “We are experiencing a water crisis, which unfortunately forced the use of expensive and polluting thermoelectric plants. May the sun be the great star of the next chapter of our history. Forward solar energy and all other renewable energy sources,” he emphasized.

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Leandro Martins, president of Ecori Energia Solar, commented that he views the approval with caution and that, at the current time of water crisis – with the lack of electricity and the need for more clean sources – taxation only makes sense with triggers of solar relevance in the energy matrix.

“We recognize and appreciate the work of everyone who worked hard to achieve this. For now, the most important victory is the right acquired, since the market rules will only be discussed after the law is passed by the CNPE and the ANEEL, which does not provide long-term visibility to the market,” he pointed out.

Hewerton Martins, president of MSL (Movimento Solar Livre), stated that, from now on, there will be more legal security for those who invested in photovoltaic energy and for those who invest in the coming months with zero taxation.

“It is important that everyone knows that after this transition period, there will be a presentation of the ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) of some type of taxation or not. Therefore, the next 12 months will be of great expansion of solar energy in Brazil and then we will know how it will be after the presentation of the calculations of the ANEEL for the next few years”, he highlighted.

Ronaldo Koloszuk, president of the Board of Directors, also took a stand. ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy) and director of Solar Group. “The Legal Framework brings security to thousands of people who already knew that solar was a good business and are now going to invest.”

“This will generate thousands of jobs and will help all companies in our sector. This was a day for Brazil to celebrate, as we will have more clean and cheap energy at a time when we pay for very expensive energy from thermoelectric plants, which generate a red flag and are insufficient for Brazil's growth”, he concluded.

“The approved bill maintained the main recommendations of the sector and came at a good time for Brazilians, as self-generation of solar energy is an excellent investment for citizens, companies and rural producers, with an estimated return (payback) of around four years on average in the country”, reported Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of ABSOLAR.

“The solar source also helps to alleviate electricity costs and protects consumers from tariff increases and especially red flags”, concluded Sauaia.