Does Brazil have a potential for photovoltaic energy?

During the era of isolated systems, some companies began to recognize Brazil’s potential for photovoltaic generation. But it wasn’t only the private sector that became interested in this source—the public sector also began seriously considering the possibility of expanding the electricity matrix with photovoltaic solar energy.

Is Brazil embracing solar energy?

Brazil isn't just embracing solar energy—it’s revolutionizing its potential in the global energy sector. As we count down to the Solar World Congress 2025 in Fortaleza, let’s dive into Brazil’s solar energy history. Fifteen years ago, no one could have imagined that Brazil would become one of the world’s largest powers in photovoltaic solar energy.

Will Brazil increase import tax on photovoltaic solar panels?

The increase in the import tax on photovoltaic solar panels, announced by Brazil in 2023, puts at risk the installation of 18 GW of solar plants, responsible for 540 thousand green jobs. This was stated by Rodrigo Sauaia, general director of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association), in an interview with Canal Solar.

How much solar power does Brazil have?

The total installed solar power in Brazil was estimated at 53.9 GW at February 2025, which consists of about 21.9% of the country's electricity matrix. In 2023, Brazil was the 6th country in the world in terms of installed solar power capacity (37.4 GW).

How many solar power systems will Brazil have in 2024?

Brazil expects to have 1.2 million solar power generation systems in the year 2024. Solar energy has great potential in Brazil, with the country having one of the highest levels of insolation in the world at 4.25 to 6.5 sun hours/day. As of 2019, Brazil generated nearly 45% of its energy, or 83% of its electricity, from renewable sources.

When did photovoltaic installation start in Brazil?

The first grid-connected, building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) installation in Brazil in Florianópolis (27°S, 48° W). The photovoltaic (PV) installation has an installed power of 2.078 kWp and started operating in 1997. Moving into the 2010s, Brazil saw a movement that would gain increasing momentum.