Over 15,000 Public Buildings Already Use Solar Energy in Brazil — Including the Alvorada Palace, Schools, and Hospitals

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 20/05/2025 at 12:05

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Even Representing Only 0.3% of Systems Installed in the Country, Solar Energy Grows in Public Administration, with Million-Dollar Savings, Green Jobs, and Sustainable Impact

Brazil registers over 15,100 public buildings using solar energy. This information comes from Absolar (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy). Even with the growing adoption, this number represents only a fraction of the total systems installed in the country.

Currently, solar energy is present in public administration units of the three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary. The benefits are numerous, notably including savings on electricity bills, energy autonomy, and sustainability gains.

According to Absolar, by 2024, over 3,500 public buildings will have adopted their own solar energy generation. This list includes schools, hospitals, police stations, courts, museums, libraries, and even parks.

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Palácio da Alvorada Joins the List

One of the most recent milestones is the installation of a solar plant at the Palácio da Alvorada, the official residence of the presidency, in Brasília (DF). The project will allow for an annual savings of R$ 1 million for the federal treasury.

The measure was celebrated by Absolar. For the association, the initiative shows the importance of the public sector leading by example. The project strengthens the movement for energy transition in the country and may influence other agencies to follow the same path.

The total investment was R$ 3.5 million, with resources from the Energy Efficiency Program (PEE) of the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). The installation will have a capacity of 1,095 kilowatt-peak (kWp), enough to supply the entire consumption of the Palácio.

Growth of Solar Energy in the Public Sector

Absolar also revealed that the total installed in public buildings has already surpassed 435 megawatts (MW). This volume is spread across rooftops, facades, and lands in all regions of Brazil.

This advancement represents over R$ 2 billion in accumulated investments. Additionally, the expansion of the technology has ensured the creation of 13,000 green jobs in the country.

With the increased use of solar energy in public administration, revenue to the public coffers has already surpassed R$ 600 million.

“The solar source is a lever for the social, economic, and environmental development of the country,” stated Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of Absolar.

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Over 15,000 Public Buildings Already Use Solar Energy in Brazil — Including the Alvorada Palace, Schools, and Hospitals

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