A solar energy became the second largest source of electric matrix Brazilian, surpassing wind farms and second only to hydroelectric plants, according to a survey published by ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association).
Research shows that the source already has more than 23,85 GW of installed capacity – considering GC projects (centralized generation) and DG installations (distributed generation) – while wind projects total 23,75 GW and hydroelectric plants around 109,7 GW.
According to ABSOLAR, since 2012, the solar energy has already brought to Brazil to over BRL 120,8 billion in new investments, but of 705 jobs and more than R$38 billion in revenue for public coffers. In environmental terms, avoided the emission of 33,3 million tons of CO2.
For Ronaldo Koloszuk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ABSOLAR, expectation of the entity para 2023 is that the source exceeds 33 GW of installed capacity e surpass the one million job mark created.
“Brazil has one of the best solar resources on the planet, however, there is still a lack of good public policies to be able to aim for solar leadership worldwide,” he said.
Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of ABSOLAR, highlights that the advancement of solar energy in Brazil is today fundamental for the social, economic and environmental development of the country.
“The technology helps to diversify the electrical matrix, increase supply security, reduce pressure on water resources and protect the population against further increases in electricity bills”, he explained.
