According to ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy), in Brazil, the own generation of solar energy reached the milestone 30 GW of installed power in homes, businesses, industries, rural properties and public buildings.
This advance generated important economic and social impacts, as pointed out in the consultancy study Volt Robotics, commissioned by ABSOLAR, helping to reduce costs for all electricity consumers.
Currently, solar energy is already present in 5.546 municipalities in all Brazilian states, over 2,7 million systems installed. Since 2012, there have been around BRL 146,4 billion in new investments, which generated more than 902 thousand green jobs accumulated in the period, contributing to a collection to public coffers of more than R$ 43,6 billions.
According to Ronaldo Koloszuk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ABSOLAR, the exponential growth of solar energy generation is a clear sign of the popularization of the technology in the country.
“Market analysts point out that, in 2023 alone, solar s ed a drop of around 50% in the average final price, increasing their attractiveness and access by Brazilian consumers of different profiles”, he commented.
“Therefore, this is the best time to invest in solar systems in homes, businesses and rural properties. And there is still enormous potential for growth in the use of photovoltaic technology, as Brazil has around 92,4 million electricity consuming units in the captive market”, he added.
Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of ABSOLAR, points out that the growth of the photovoltaic source increases Brazil's leading role in the geopolitics of the global energy transition. “Technology also strengthens sustainability, eases family budgets and increases the competitiveness of Brazilian productive sectors,” he explained.
“By bringing electricity generation closer to consumption locations, solar own generation reduces the use of transmission infrastructure, relieving pressure on its operation and reducing losses over long distances, which contributes to reliability and safety at critical moments”, concluded Sauaia.
Government Guidelines
Recently, the CNPE (National Energy Policy Council) published the guidelines for calculating the costs and benefits of distributed generation, as set out in Resolution No. 2/2024. The determinations signal to ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) the creation of a fair, complete and transparent pricing mechanism for Brazilians.
A ABSOLAR points out that such guidelines are aligned with Law No. 14.300/2022, which requires the correct identification and incorporation of GD benefits, a point defended in the legal framework of the modality.
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