In August 2024, solar energy generation in Brazil grew by 32%, according to the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE). 3,420 MWmed were produced, compared to 2,578 MWmed in August 2023. This significant advance is driven by the expansion of installed capacity, especially in the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo, in addition to the increase in solar incidence during this period. The Monthly Operation Program (PMO) highlights the importance of solar energy to diversify the national energy matrix, reducing dependence on non-renewable sources.
Discover the current scenario of the energy market in Brazil, with a focus on clean energy. Learn how the country is harnessing its potential in renewable sources such as wind and solar energy. Find out about the challenges faced and the measures needed to drive the transition to a more sustainable energy matrix.
What is the importance of solar energy in the renovation of the energy matrix? Brazil entered the list of the ten countries that most installed solar energy systems in the world in 2020, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This number is relevant since, last year, the economy had a retraction in several sectors due to the pandemic.
The national electric matrix is formed by 82.9% of clean energy, such as hydroelectric, biomass and solar energy, while the global average is 26.7%.
According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Brazil currently has 83% of its matrix originated from clean energy. The share is led by hydroelectric (63.8%), followed by wind (9.3%), biomass and biogas (8.9%) and solar (1.4%). Unlike the global average, Brazil is three times more sustainable than other countries.
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