World Energy Day, celebrated today (29), brings several reflections on the topic. Established in 1981 by the UN (United Nations), the date takes on a new look with the urgency brought by climate change and the rise of technologies with the function of reducing the use of fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gases and the urgent search for energy transition.
A great ally and a major bet by governments to achieve the energy transition is the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and hydroelectric, among others. With these sources in use, it is essential to focus on the search for technologies that allow renewable energy to increasingly become dominant in the energy matrix of countries to the detriment of fossil fuels, such as natural gas, coal and oil.
Brazil is the country with the cleanest energy matrix in the world, based on hydroelectric power (54,22%), the country is a source of a lot of sun (6,88%) and a lot of wind (15,12%). According to the website of ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), the energy matrix has 84,53% renewable sources and 15,47% non-renewable sources. This matrix favors the country, which is naturally renewable and makes it an important player in this scenario. Brazil's goal under the Paris agreement is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 37% by 2025 compared to 2005 levels. For 2030, the reduction outlook is 43%, also compared to 2005.
According to conservative estimates, released by ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy), the installed capacity of solar energy generation is expected to grow by 9,3 GW in Brazil this year, an increase of 26% compared to the current capacity, reaching more than 45,5 GW by the end of next year. Currently, the source already has more than 43 GW installed, with more than 4 GW in the first four months of this year alone.
In this context, the installation of photovoltaic systems in homes and also through subscription comes into play. A way to popularize the use of clean energy and contribute to reaching populations vulnerable to electricity. ABSOLAR still projects that the photovoltaic industry could reach the mark of R$ 38,9 billion this year and could generate more than 280 thousand jobs, in addition to capturing more than R$ 11 billion for the public coffers.
Therefore, clean and renewable energy is growing to maintain the future of the planet, quality of life, jobs and autonomy from electrical energy. An example of this inclusion is the Luz para Todos Program, which is carried out through solar energy and has an investment of around R$62 million and will benefit around 10 thousand people and several community facilities, such as schools.
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