Investments already exceed the R$ 1,2 billion mark in photovoltaic solar energy generation in the rural sector of Brazil

According to the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR), investments in the rural sector already exceed R$ 1,2 billion in Brazil, in rural properties throughout the national territory.

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According to the association, 8,7% of the installed power in distributed generation from the sun in Brazil is represented by rural producers who have acquired this alternative energy method.

In all, distributed photovoltaic solar generation has about 2,3 gigawatts (GW) of installed power. This value is the sum of residences, businesses, industries, public buildings, small plots of land and rural producers.

200 solar energy generation systems are already in operation, which represents 99,8% of connections of this type in the country, being the leader in the segment.

A survey carried out by the entity reveals that, since 2012, the accumulated investments in the sector add up to more than R$ 11,9 billion, distributed in five regions of Brazil, covering more than 79,9% of the total number of municipalities.

In system numbers, 72,60% are represented by residential consumers, 18% commerce and services, 6,3% rural consumers, 2,7% industries, 0,4% public power, other types (such as the public service) 0,04% and public lighting with 0,01%.

The chairman of ABSOLAR’s Board of Directors, Ronaldo Koloszuk, says: “The use of photovoltaic solar energy in agribusiness brings competitiveness gains to rural producers, as it reduces electricity costs, increases electrical safety, protects consumers against increases in electricity rates, increases the supply of electricity on rural properties, makes production in the countryside cleaner and more sustainable and adds value to the rural producer’s brand.”