It is no surprise that DG (Distributed Generation) systems have been increasingly used by Brazilians and that the demand for this type of production has been growing over time. Savings on electricity bills and sustainability for the future of the planet have become the main attractions for investment.
Even with all the uncertainty regarding the creation or not of the Legal Framework for the sector, data from ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Energy Association), obtained by Canal Solar, point out that several states continued to register records in photovoltaic generation during the first half of 2021.
Minas Gerais, for example, was the first state in the country to surpass the 1 GW mark in operation in homes, businesses, industries, rural properties and public buildings. The state of Minas Gerais also approached 100 operational connections, currently spread across 843 of the 853 cities in the region.
In Paraná, solar power generation has already attracted more than R$1,6 billion in investments, in addition to creating almost 10 jobs and raising more than R$372,7 million for public coffers. In Rio de Janeiro, solar technology has become a technology present in 100% of Rio's municipalities, with 27.294 operational connections spread across all 92 cities. Currently, there are more than 31,5 electricity consumers who can already benefit from reduced electricity bills, greater autonomy and energy security.
The same is about to happen in Rio Grande do Sul, where only one municipality does not yet have photovoltaic systems. In total, the state has around 86.301 electricity consumers, which have already generated almost R$1 billion in revenue for the public coffers.
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Ceará is another state that has been benefiting from solar energy. In June, the region surpassed the mark of 14 thousand operational connections for self-generation of photovoltaic energy on rooftops and small plots of land. This is an increase of 40% compared to December last year, when there were 10 thousand units installed. Goiás and Espírito Santo also recorded positive numbers throughout the first half of 2021.
While the people of Goiás surpassed R$1,5 billion in accumulated contributions, the people of Espírito Santo now have all of their 78 cities with photovoltaic systems in operation. For Rodrigo Sauaia, executive president of ABSOLAR, the numbers presented show that solar energy is not only gaining space in the Brazilian electricity matrix, but will also play an increasingly strategic role in the socioeconomic and sustainable development of Brazil.
“Photovoltaic technology is essential for the recovery of the economy and to alleviate the scarcity of water in hydroelectric reservoirs, as well as to help reduce the electricity bills of all consumers,” he said.
