The Potential of Solar Energy Could Contribute to the Development of the Amazon

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 24/09/2020 at 11:05

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A Survey Conducted by the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (Absolar) Showed That, Even Though the Amazon Has Potential for Solar Energy Generation, This Renewable Energy Source Is Yet to Be Exploited to Its Full Potential

Understanding the Political and Economic Drivers of Solar Energy Planning in the Brazilian Amazon Is Essential, Since the Forest Is Becoming Increasingly Vulnerable to Destruction and Related Poverty.

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Lack of Incentives to Implement Solar Energy in the Amazon

According to the Survey by Absolar, the Amazon Is One of the Regions That Invests the Least in Energy in Brazil. Currently, the Country Produces 124.7 Megawatts (mW), While the Amazon Has a Capacity of Only 0.055 mW, Which Represents 0.04% of the Distributed Energy Generation Across the Country.

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For Electrical Engineer Pedro Saragoussi, From STP Green, Another Issue That Needs to Be Discussed Is the Tax Burden on Electricity Bills.

As Amazonas Is a Nearby Region That Has Not Signed the Aneel Agreement Exempting ICMS for Those Who Produce Solar Energy, Discounts on Bills for Customers With Solar Systems Connected to the Distribution Network Are Lower Compared to Other States.

“This Means, in Practice, That Photovoltaic Systems Connected to the Power Grid in the State Have an Investment Return Approximately 20% Lower Compared to Systems Installed in These Other 21 States and the Federal District. It Is Very Important That the Amazonian Population Mobilize and Put Pressure on Government Officials to Ensure That Such Tax Exemption Is Approved,” Stated Pedro Saragoussi.

The Potential of Solar Energy Could Contribute to the Development of the Amazon

A Survey Conducted by the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (Absolar) Showed That, Even Though the Amazon Has Potential for Solar Energy Generation, This Renewable Energy Source Is Yet to Be Exploited to Its Full Potential

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