Will a fee be applied for solar energy in Brazil?

However, Brazil's electricity regulator, Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL), proposed to apply a fee for solar systems with up to 5 MW of power generation capacity. Further, installing other renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro, and others is expected to hinder the market's growth during the forecast period.

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.

Which region has the most solar power in Brazil?

Today, the north-east leads the country’s solar market. According to the Brazilian National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel), the region has accumulated more than 60% of the total power solar capacity that is authorised to operate in the national system (excluding distributed generation).

Where do Brazil's solar panels come from?

Dornellas says almost all of Brazil’s photovoltaic modules and inverters (which convert solar energy for use in electronic devices) are bought from Chinese companies.

Does Brazil need solar power?

However, Brazil's demand for electricity is mainly from the eastern coast that relies primarily on hydropower, which could be insufficient to fulfill the ring electricity demand during the coming years. According IRENA, Brazil's total installed solar energy capacity reached around 24.08 GW in 2022 increased from around 14.19 GW in 2021.

How much money has been invested in solar energy in Brazil?

An additional $1 billion has been invested in solar distributed generation since 2012. This amount is expected to increase exponentially in the next several years. While Brazil still has vast areas for the development of additional solar and onshore wind projects, several potential offshore wind projects have been announced.