Does Brazil need a competitive and fair industrial policy for solar PV?

Source: ONS/MME, 2022. of the electricity supplied in Brazil was generated from solar PV energy in January 2022. Source: BNDES, 2022. Brazil needs a competitive and fair industrial policy for the solar PV sector, reducing the prices of components and equipments made in the country and creating more jobs, technology and innovation.

Does Brazil have a solar energy sector?

Journalist, covers the energy sector in Brazil since 2012, focusing on renewable energy. At pv magazine since June 2021, she writes about business, policies and technologies for solar energy in the country. Brazil has pushed past 38 GW of total installed PV capacity, with around 26.3 GW consisting of distributed-generation solar systems.

Does Brazil have a 'distributed' solar system?

Allied to this, in 2012 the country gave its authorisation for “distributed” generation – the production of energy on a smaller scale, close to the point of consumption. This format now accounts for almost 70% of solar energy in Brazil, and is the main driver of solar’s growth in the country.

Are solar power plants a problem in north-eastern Brazil?

Many communities in north-eastern Brazil live close to solar power plants but lack connections to the grid, meaning they cannot access the electricity generated by such facilities (Image: Alan Santos, Palácio do Planalto, CC BY)

How many solar plants are there in Brazil?

Solar technology dominates 99.9% of all distributed-generation connections in the country. In the centralized generation segment, Brazil hosts around 11.7 GW of large solar plants. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

What is the future of solar power in Brazil?

Photovoltaic power and wind power are one of the lowest-cost power generation technologies available. In the future, the Brazilian solar market is expected to grow from 37GW in 2023 to 97.46GW in 2028, with a CAGR of 23.30%.