Self-production of clean energy reduces blackouts and costs for Brazilian consumers
Brazil takes a big step towards sustainability with the introduction of solar energy storage as a viable alternative for self-production of clean energy. This advance comes at a critical time, marked by severe climate challenges and growing energy demands, especially after a summer of 2024 that brought intense rains and significant blackouts in regions such as the Center-South, including periods of up to seven days without power in parts of largest metropolis in Latin America.
Solar energy as a response to climate challenges
The need for solutions that do not worsen the climate crisis is urgent. Brazil, facing a summer with record temperatures and energy consumption, saw solar energy as a crucial ally. According to the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (Absolar), solar energy already represents 17,4% of the country's electrical matrix, with 40 GW of installed power. This source of renewable energy not only complements hydroelectric plants, but also offers a resilient response to increasingly frequent extreme phenomena.
Advances in Solar Energy Storage
Unlike the traditional solar energy system, which depends on the electrical grid to balance energy not consumed during the day, the new battery storage system allows greater independence. Consumers can now store excess energy generated during the day in batteries, using it as needed, including during blackouts or nighttime periods. This not only guarantees continuous energy supply, but also promotes substantial savings on bills, potentially reducing costs by up to 95%.
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Hybrid inverters, essential for this system, work both connected to the grid to charge the batteries and isolated, ensuring constant energy even without support from the external grid. This technology ensures that even in cases of public supply interruption, energy continues to be supplied without interruption.
Benefits and market perspectives
Solar energy storage not only benefits industry and commerce, which need constant energy security, but also residential customers. Many work from home or rely on electrical medical equipment, making it essential to have uninterrupted power. The entry of SolaX Power into the Brazilian market, a global pioneer in the manufacture of hybrid inverters, signals a strong push for this technology in the country. The company sees Brazil as a future global leader in the solar energy market, given the vast number of consumer units and the still little explored potential for distributed generation.
The scenario is promising with the recent reduction of more than 40% in the costs of solar panels in 2023, which makes solar energy even more attractive. This trend, combined with the possibility of storing clean energy, promises not only greater energy security but also a significant reduction in the return on investment, making the photovoltaic system even more competitive and desirable for consumers across the country.
Source: : Gilberto Camargos, executive director of SolaX Power in Brazil.