3kW solar power generation in Brazil

How many solar power systems are there in Brazil?

As of March 31, 2023, home and building owners have installed more than 1.8 million renewable distributed generation systems in Brazil, totaling about 19 gigawatts (GW) of capacity, the vast majority of which is solar, according to the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL).

Is solar energy the third largest source of Brazilian electricity?

Solar energy reached 16.4 (GW) of installed capacity and became the third largest source of the Brazilian electricity matrix, according to a survey by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR).

How much energy will Brazil have by 2030?

According to EPE's Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan, by 2030, Brazil's total national installed capacity will reach approximately 224.3GW, with more than 50% of new installed capacity coming from new energy generation, of which the growth in installed PV capacity will be the largest and fastest growing.

Is Brazil a good producer of solar energy?

Just three years ago, Brazil did not feature among the world’s top producers of solar energy, but by 2023 it had risen to sixth place in the rankings. The pace of growth has been notable: since 2022, the country has added, on average, roughly one gigawatt of solar capacity every month.

When will solar systems be installed in Brazil?

Note: 2023 data include systems installed through March 31, 2023. Brazil’s growth in distributed generation capacity from renewable resources—especially solar—has increased rapidly since the country implemented net metering policies in 2012.

What type of energy is used in Brazil?

In Brazil, solar photovoltaic dominates the distributed generation sector, representing 99% of the country’s total distributed generation capacity. Small hydroelectric and wind account for the remaining 1%.