How many new solar projects are being built in Brazil?

58 GW of new solar projects awarded between Mar/2023 and Feb/2024. Reaching a total of 144 GW. Of this total, 7.1 GW are under construction and 12 GW are in operation. 1.7 GWp of modules arrived in Brazil. To meet the GC market demand in the first quarter of 2024.

How many large solar power plants are there in Brazil?

Reaching a total of 144 GW. Of this total, 7.1 GW are under construction and 12 GW are in operation. 1.7 GWp of modules arrived in Brazil. To meet the GC market demand in the first quarter of 2024. The Highlights version of the CG Large Solar Power Plants Study is now available for free download. Access it through the button below.

What is the biggest solar power project in Brazil?

The plant is developed by Enel. Enel through EGBP has started operating its Lapa solar park, which is the biggest solar power project operation in Brazil at present. The plant is situated in Bom Jesus da Lapa, in the north-eastern state of Bahia. Lapa project is made up of 2 plants: Lapa- with an installed capacity of 78 megawatts.

How much solar power does Brazil have in 2022?

As of April 2022, Brazil had surpassed 15 GW of total installed solar, with more than 5 GW added in 2021 alone. Distributed-generation systems account for 10 GW of installed capacity, and large-scale solar PV power plants for 5 GW. Distributed generation registered record growth in 2021, but that may well be surpassed in 2022.

Who invests in solar PV projects in Brazil?

Unlike wind power, the primary investment in solar PV projects in Brazil is driven by private entities.

Why are large-scale wind and solar photovoltaic infrastructures growing in Brazil?

Large-scale wind and solar photovoltaic infrastructures are rapidly expanding in Brazil. These low-carbon technologies can exacerbate land struggles rooted in historical inequities in landownership, lack of regulation and weak governance.