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How many solar power systems are there in Brazil?

As of June 30, 2025, total solar electric generating capacity in Brazil was 23% of the total electric generating capacity. Home and building owners installed more than 3.7 million renewable distributed generation systems in Brazil as of June 30, 2025.

Does Brazil have a large solar generation capacity?

In 2012, Brazil implemented net metering policies, which have recently contributed to large increases in distributed solar generation capacity. Compared with distributed solar, utility-scale solar generating capacity at the end of June was only 17.9 GW, according to the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL).

Why is solar power important in Brazil?

“The advancement of solar PV power in Brazil strengthens the competitiveness and sustainability of the productive sectors, factors that are increasingly important for the national economy and for the fulfillment of the environmental commitments assumed by the country.

Does Brazil have solar energy?

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. For example, 60% of Brazil's electricity generation came from renewable hydropower.