With more than ten thousand connections and stations in operation, Ceará stands out among the states that already contribute to the distributed generation of solar energy
The Brazilian Solar Energy Association – absolate issued a note this week talking about the Top 10 states with solar energy installed and in full operation. For the happiness and pride of the Northeasterners, the state of Ceará stood out with 10.402 operational connections, spread over 181 municipalities, totaling a range of 98,4% over the other states. This allowed the state to enter the Top 10 category of Brazilian states with the highest installed power of solar energy in distributed generation.
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According to a recent mapping carried out by Absolar, Ceará has around 161,5 megawatts (MW) in operation, adding up residences, businesses, industries, rural properties and other public buildings. Currently, around 13.229 electricity consumers already feel the reduction in the electricity bill and greater autonomy and electrical safety.
Ceará is TOP 10 in solar energy generation
The state is in 9th position in the Absolar ranking, with a great possibility of moving up in category. According to Absolar, Ceará alone is responsible for 3,5% of the entire Brazilian park and distributed solar energy generation units. In addition to Ceará, the state of Bahia has also been standing out in the area.
“Photovoltaic technology represents an enormous potential for sustainable, economic and social development for people from Paraná, generating jobs and income, attracting private investment and collaborating in the fight against climate change”, reported Jonas Becker, state coordinator for Absolar in Ceará.
For Rodrigo Sauaia, “photovoltaic technology is essential for the recovery of the economy after the pandemic, being the renewable source that generates the most jobs on the planet”.
