Solar energy added 8 GW of operational capacity between January and July

Fonte also capitalized more than R$33 billion in investments for the country in the first seven months of the year
Solar energy added 8 GW of operational capacity between January and July
There were 6 GW added through DG systems and 2 GW through GC plants in 2023. Fóton/Reproduction

A solar energy added about 8 GW de operational capacity No. Brazil between the months of January and July this year, according to data released by ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association).

During the period, there were 6 GW increased through photovoltaic systems micro and mini generation e another 2 GW Starting at power plants centralized generation. In all, the Brazil accumulates more than 32 GW in operation since the beginning of the source expansion. 

Our first seven months of 2023, the solar sector was also responsible for the injection of more than BRL 33 billion in new investments at source, jumping from R$121,1 billion in January to R$155,2 billion in July, an increase of around 27%.

The mapping of the ABSOLAR also shows that they were created 240 thousand new jobs in the first seven months of the year, in addition to transfers of approximately R$6,9 billion in taxes and charges for public coffers in the period.

For Sergio Lucas, CEO of BelEnergy, distributor of photovoltaic equipment in the country, expectations for growth in the solar sector in Brazil are high for this and the coming years. 

“A significant increase in consumer demand for solar energy is expected. Furthermore, new technologies are making photovoltaic systems more efficient and affordable, which will further drive the sector’s growth in Brazil,” he said. 

Roberto Caurim, CEO of Bluesun, explains that the growth of solar energy relieves family budgets and increases the competitiveness of Brazilian productive sectors, factors that are increasingly important for the national economy and for fulfilling the environmental commitments assumed by the country.

“The solar source helps in Brazil's reindustrialization process, in addition to stimulating the diversification of electricity supply, reducing pressure on water resources and the risk of further increases in the population's electricity bill”, he highlighted.

Photo by Henrique Hein
Henrique Hein
He worked at Correio Popular and Rádio Trianon. He has experience in podcast production, radio programs, interviews and reporting. Has been following the solar sector since 2020.

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