Following the recent announcement of the installation of a solar energy system at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia (DF), the ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy) released a survey that maps the use of photovoltaic technology in public buildings across the country.
According to the entity, currently more than 15,1 thousand public istration properties — including headquarters of the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary branches — already have photovoltaic generation systems.
The list also includes schools, hospitals, police stations, courts, museums and libraries, which total more than 435,4 MW of installed power.
These systems represent accumulated investments of over R$2 billion and the creation of around 13 thousand green jobs spread across all regions of Brazil.
Furthermore, the installation of these solar plants provided revenue of over R$600 million for public coffers.
By the balance of ABSOLAR, public properties are served by more than 9,2 photovoltaic systems in operation, installed on the site itself or on land designated for this purpose.
Despite the impressive numbers, public buildings represent only 0,3% of the photovoltaic systems installed in Brazil and 1,2% of the establishments benefiting.
For ABSOLAR, the recent announcement of the inclusion of solar generation at the Palácio do Alvorada could represent an important step towards the increasing use of photovoltaic technology by the public authorities.
“Solar energy is a lever for the country’s social, economic and environmental development. Its use in public buildings helps reduce electricity costs, strengthens the generation of quality local green jobs and contributes to Brazil’s sustainability,” said Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of ABSOLAR.
Ronaldo Koloszuk, president of the association's Board of Directors, highlighted the strategic role of the photovoltaic source for the national economy.
“The solar source is part of this solution and a true engine for generating opportunities, new jobs, savings for the government and income for citizens,” he stressed.
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