With The Rise of Solar Energy, Brazil Could Challenge China in Renewable Energy Reach; The Expansion Contributes to The Creation of Millions of Jobs, Boosting The Brazilian Economy

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 11/02/2026 at 15:41

Updated on 11/02/2026 at 15:43

A energia solar e a bioenergia impulsionam a criação de empregos verdes no Brasil, que já soma 1,3 milhão de vagas e se destaca no cenário global da transição energética.

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Solar Energy and Bioenergy Drive the Creation of Green Jobs in Brazil, Which Already Total 1.3 Million Positions and Stands Out in the Global Energy Transition Context.

The advancement of solar energy in Brazil has stopped being just an environmental bet and has become one of the main engines of the job market.

In 2024, the renewable energy sector reached a historic record worldwide, with 16.6 million direct and indirect jobs, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena).

In this scenario, Brazil has gained prominence. The combination of solar energy with bioenergy has placed the country in third place among the largest global employers in renewables, with about 1.3 million jobs.

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The result shows how the energy transition is already changing the real economy and the lives of millions of people.

At the same time, this accelerated growth raises debates about public policies, import tariffs, and the country’s ability to train professionals to meet this new demand.

Solar Energy and Green Jobs

Worldwide, solar energy is far ahead in job creation. In 2024, the source accounted for 7.2 million jobs, more than 40% of all work related to renewables. After that come biofuels, hydropower, and wind energy.

This movement follows the pace of new installations. Just in 2024, 582 gigawatts of renewable capacity were added worldwide, bringing the total to 4,443 GW.

The more plants come online, the more workers are needed to manufacture, install, and maintain the systems.

However, the distribution of these jobs is unequal. China accounts for about 44% of the global renewable workforce, driven by large-scale equipment manufacturing. Therefore, several countries have begun imposing tariffs to protect the local industry.

Brazil Grows but Depends on Imported Equipment

While solar energy advances in Brazil, the country still heavily relies on products from abroad. In 2024, 22.3 gigawatts of photovoltaic modules were imported, an increase of 25% compared to the previous year.

The national industry mainly focuses on assembling kits. There are few manufacturers of modules, inverters, and trackers.

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Nevertheless, the expansion of solar projects remains strong, driven by demand from residences, businesses, and small enterprises.

This model helps spread jobs across the country, as the installation of solar systems occurs in thousands of cities, not just in large plants.

Solar Energy and Bioenergy Dominate the Job Market

According to Irena, Brazil installed 15.2 gigawatts of new photovoltaic capacity in 2024, the largest volume ever recorded. Almost two-thirds of this growth came from distributed generation, especially on residential rooftops.

This type of project requires more labor, as it involves technical visits, customized projects, and local maintenance. Therefore, solar energy has become one of the largest sources of green jobs in the country.

Meanwhile, bioenergy continues to lead in total workforce volume. The sugar-energy sector recorded 751,377 positions in 2024. Even below the peak of 2008, when it reached 1.3 million, the segment remains a pillar of the renewable market.

Challenges of Qualification and Technology

Irena herself warns that the growth of jobs does not keep pace with the increase in installed capacity. This happens due to automation, economies of scale, and even bottlenecks in the electrical grid.

The report states that “despite record capacity additions, job growth has been moderated by economies of scale; by automation and other forms of technological innovation; by excess capacity in equipment manufacturing; and by bottlenecks in the electrical grid, which have led to electricity generation cuts.”

In this context, professional qualification becomes one of the biggest challenges for solar energy and other renewables in Brazil.

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With The Rise of Solar Energy, Brazil Could Challenge China in Renewable Energy Reach; The Expansion Contributes to The Creation of Millions of Jobs, Boosting The Brazilian Economy

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