Brazil has one of the cleanest electrical matrices in the world, with investments in renewable energy representing more than 80% of the energy generation capacity in the country's market.

The country is the 9th largest consumer market and producer of renewable energy in the world, with a competitive and well-established regulatory and legal structure in the energy sector, with investments and long-term energy purchase agreements (more than 20 years), registered incentives and a balance between state ownership and private sectoral initiatives.

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Opportunities in the Brazilian renewable energy market

Opportunities in the renewable energy industry in Brazil range from the Regulated Market, with a successful auction model, to the Free Market, a growing and flexible corporate sourcing model, which today accounts for 30% of Brazil's energy demand.

An increase of 1.000 TWh in electricity consumption is expected, which will generate the need for US$150 billion in renewable energy investments by 2050.

Favored by the size of the country, abundance of resources, favorable policies and legal security, Brazil stands out as the 1st in Latin America and the 3rd in the world in share of renewables in the energy matrix.

More than that, Brazil's renewable energy market is massive: the country, in terms of energy generation and demand, is also the largest player in Latin America and ranks among the ten largest in the world.

market highlights

Renewable energy accounts for more than 80% of the country's electricity generation capacity – the 2nd in the world. It is estimated that electricity generation from wind and solar photovoltaic sources will increase to 150 GW by 2040, representing 44% of the Brazilian matrix

Ethanol production grew 17% compared to 2017, reaching 32,3 billion liters in 2018, a new production record.

Investment tracking record

Brazil has attracted around US$20 billion in IED for renewable energy from 2009 to 2018. 1st recipient of FDI in renewable energy in Latin America 2009-2018 – 35,2%. 3rd recipient of FDI in renewable energies in the world 2009-2018 – 11,6%. Brazil must add US$ 150 billion in investments in renewables by 2050