Solar Energy Is Now the Second Largest Global Energy Source, However, Its Share Remains Low in Brazil

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 28/05/2022 at 18:48

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Even Though Its Capacity Has Doubled Worldwide in Recent Years, Solar Energy Is Still Fifth in the Energy Matrix of Brazil

Solar energy has become, this May, the second most used energy source worldwide, only losing to hydropower.

The achievement of the solar sector is due to accelerated growth: over the last three years, the global solar energy capacity has doubled, according to the report “Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2022-2026”, produced by SolarPower Europe – the European association for the solar sector.

Now, the pace is expected to remain rapid. The installed solar energy capacity has reached the milestone of one terawatt, and it is forecasted that this number will double again in the next four years. Thus, the new level would be equivalent to more than the combined consumption of Germany and France, two of the largest economies in Europe.

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Ronaldo Koloszuk Advocates for the Spread of Solar Energy in Brazil and Accuses Aneel of Not Prioritizing It in Its Auctions

In this context, Ronaldo Koloszuk – chairman of the board of Absolar – highlights that solar energy has the advantage of being the cheapest compared to other sources and can be implemented more quickly than the others. However, in his analysis, what is lacking for Brazil to make greater progress in this energy segment is that it be favored in the electricity auctions held by Aneel.

According to Koloszuk, solar energy has a cost 10 times lower than thermal sources and has been growing exponentially. He declares that, in a short time, the solar sector will surpass biomass, and within less than five years, solar energy will occupy the second position in Brazil’s energy matrix. Furthermore, the chairman of the board of Absolar added that, according to Bloomberg projections, in 20 years, solar energy will be the primary source of the country’s matrix, as it is the fastest-growing energy source in the world.

Brazil Reaches One Million Installed Systems for Self-Produced Solar Energy on Roofs and Small Lots

The presented data, however, does not consider the self-produced solar energy on roofs and small lots distributed throughout Brazil. In May, the milestone of one million installed systems was reached, according to a survey conducted by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (Absolar) in association with the National Electricity Agency (Aneel).

Koloszuk believes that the first million installed systems should be celebrated, but he thinks the number is still modest given the dimensions of the energy sector in Brazil, which is the 13th largest solar producer in the world, in a ranking led by China.

The chairman of the board of Absolar states that it is very common for a system to be installed in one or two days on rooftops, although distributors often take three to four months to connect them to the grids, which represents a widespread problem. He believes it is essential for Aneel to take action and enforce the law so that these systems can soon generate clean energy and all parties involved can benefit.

Solar Energy Is Now the Second Largest Global Energy Source, However, Its Share Remains Low in Brazil

Even Though Its Capacity Has Doubled Worldwide in Recent Years, Solar Energy Is Still Fifth in the Energy Matrix of Brazil

Ronaldo Koloszuk Advocates for the Spread of Solar Energy in Brazil and Accuses Aneel of Not Prioritizing It in Its Auctions

Brazil Reaches One Million Installed Systems for Self-Produced Solar Energy on Roofs and Small Lots

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Solar Energy Is Now the Second Largest Global Energy Source, However, Its Share Remains Low in Brazil

Even Though Its Capacity Has Doubled Worldwide in Recent Years, Solar Energy Is Still Fifth in the Energy Matrix of Brazil

Ronaldo Koloszuk Advocates for the Spread of Solar Energy in Brazil and Accuses Aneel of Not Prioritizing It in Its Auctions

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