The Chamber Approved a Credit Project That Allocates R$ 400 Million for Farmers to Invest in Solar Energy. Proposal Includes Agroforestry Incentive Programs and Productive Forests.
The Chamber of Deputies approved Bill 1707/24, which allocates R$ 400 million in guarantees for credit operations aimed at shared generation cooperatives of solar energy in rural areas. The funds, which will be applied over a period of 18 months, will receive support from the FGO (Guarantee Fund for Operations).
The proposal now goes to the Senate for review.
Facilitated Credit for Family Farmers
The goal is to expand farmers’ access to credit through Pronaf, with the condition that the energy produced is used directly in the agricultural activities of the cooperatives.
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The initiative aligns with energy transition and decarbonization policies and requires that projects meet national content requirements. According to the proposal’s rapporteur, Deputy Nilto Tatto (PT-SP), “this initiative contributes to decentralizing production and democratizing access to renewable energy in the countryside.”
Environmental Projects Gain Space in the Text
Authored by Deputy Pedro Uczai (PT-SC), the project received amendments in the Plenary and began to include two new national programs. The first is Prosaf (Agroecological-based Agroforestry Systems), which will focus on the recovery of degraded areas, promotion of climate-resilient agriculture, and appreciation of sustainable production.
This program will prioritize family farmers, land reform settlers, traditional peoples, and quilombola communities.
The second program is the National Program for Productive Forests, aimed at transforming degraded areas into spaces for sustainable production. The program provides access to credit, technical assistance, and remuneration for environmental services rendered.
Governance Structure and Financing
The proposal approved by the Chamber also establishes a governance structure to manage the programs. This structure will consist of a council, a technical committee, and a detailed operational plan.
As for funding sources, resources should come from the Union Budget, environmental and climate funds, and potential partnerships with international organizations.
Debate in the Plenary and Next Steps
During the voting, opposition lawmakers raised concerns about the inclusion of environmental programs in the original text, alleging possible electoral interests.
However, the proposal’s author, Pedro Uczai, countered the accusations. He emphasized that the funds will come from financing and will follow the regulations established by the National Monetary Council.


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