Demand for solar energy through quotas increases by 30% in the state of São Paulo

Increase was recorded after announcement of increase in electricity tariff
Demand for solar energy through quotas increases by 30% in the state of São Paulo
Brazil has more than 360 establishments supplied by photovoltaic generation through quotas. Photo: Federal Government/Disclosure

O increase in energy tariffs, announced in September, made it 30% of small businesses installed no state of Sao Paulo sought na solar energy by quotas an alternative to the high costs of electricity. The increase was recorded in comparison to August.

As companies who sought this remote hiring model are from the commerce, service, corporate establishments and condominiums segment. In addition to reducing costs, companies also seek to ensure competitiveness in the face of rising energy tariffs. 

This data was verified by the plants managed by Sun Mobi, an enertech specialized in shared solar energy generation, connected to the distribution systems of FL Piratininga, FL Paulista, Enel and Elektro in the state of São Paulo. The company already serves consumers in 473 municipalities in São Paulo.

“In the last month, with the government’s announcement of the new tariff flag, we have noticed a significant increase in companies interested in acquiring shares in our plants.s, especially small and medium-sized commercial and service companies, such as bakeries, restaurants, markets, commercial offices and even residences”, pointed out Alexandre Bueno, commercial director of Sun Mobi.

Os records of the ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) show that from January to September this year, 17,3 thousand consumers business and residential migrated for the service of shared photovoltaic energy In all the Brazil, aiming to protect itself against energy inflation.  

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Photovoltaic generation by quotas and their numbers

The photovoltaic generation service by quotas does not require investments or the installation of solar plants on properties. The is supplied by plants that sell credits. The system is connected to an energy distributor and is carried out through a subscription and adjustment of the consumption profile. Thus, the credits are available through monthly payments.

The records of the ANEEL point out that the country has more than 360 thousand establishments supplied by photovoltaic generation through quotas.  The service is provided by around 11,4 solar plants, spread across almost 1,8 municipalities, in all national states.

The state of São Paulo is one of the references in this service, with around 19 thousand consumer units served by remote solar power, with leadership in the trade and services sector, with 9 thousand establishments. 

Do total s in Sao Paulo, 1,4 thousand consumers ed the modality this year, and traders represent the vast majority of this migration, around a thousand consumer units.

“We currently have the largest coverage area in the state of SP and, therefore, we have consolidated ourselves as the main provider of this service to the people of São Paulo, with emphasis on the launch, in mid-2023, of the first service available in the capital and metropolitan region”, commented the Sun Mobi executive.

Bueno also highlighted that remote solar energy via quotas is a global trend, mainly to increase the competitiveness of products and services from small businesses in Brazil and other countries. “Without construction or investment in their own systems, entrepreneurs are free from tariff flags and can enter the so-called ESG agenda.”

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Viviane Lucio
Journalist graduated from UNIP (Universidade Paulista) and specialist in scientific journalism from Unicamp (Universidade Estadual de Campinas). She has experience in news production, reporting, photography, communications and press consultancy.

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