Brazil's Installed Solar Capacity Exceeds 35GW

Brazilian media reported on November 13 that according to data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (Absolar), Brazil's solar installed capacity exceeded the 35 gigawatt (GW) mark, accounting for 15.9% of the country's installed electricity capacity, and solar energy accounted for approximately 11% of the total power generation. % (wind power 15%, hydropower 64%). Since 2012, solar energy has brought more than 170 billion reais in investment to Brazil, brought more than 47.9 billion reais in revenue to the public finances, created more than 1 million jobs, and reduced 42.8 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions in the power generation process. . Saaya, chairman of the association, said that solar energy is a lever for Brazil's social, economic and environmental development. It can not only promote Brazil's decarbonization process, but also further accelerate the attraction of investment, create jobs and income, and maintain Brazil's international leadership in energy transition. play an important role in all aspects.