Solar Energy Project in Minha Casa, Minha Vida Remains Stalled as Families Face Rising Electricity Bills; Government's Promise Now an Endless Wait

Solar Energy Project in Minha Casa, Minha Vida Remains Stalled as Families Face Rising Electricity Bills; Government’s Promise Now an Endless Wait

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 04/02/2026 at 17:57

Updated on 04/02/2026 at 17:59

Mesmo após quase dois anos do anúncio, o projeto de energia solar no Minha Casa, Minha Vida segue travado. Famílias de baixa renda continuam pagando caro pela luz enquanto bilhões seguem no papel.

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Even after almost two years since the announcement, the solar energy project in My House, My Life remains stalled. Low-income families continue to pay high prices for electricity while billions remain on paper.

While millions of Brazilians struggle to pay their electricity bill, a promise from the federal government remains unfulfilled. The program that would bring solar energy to homes in My House, My Life was announced with great fanfare, but more than 19 months later, nothing has changed in practice.

The project was created through Decree No. 12,084, published in June 2024. Since then, the expectation was that low-income families would begin producing their own electricity.

However, so far, no household has been equipped with solar systems through the program.

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Billions Promised And No Roofs With Panels

The government’s plan anticipated R$ 3 billion in investments by 2027. Additionally, the official goal was to install solar energy systems in up to 500,000 affordable homes throughout the country.

The program would be coordinated by the Ministry of Cities (MCID) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). However, even with this entire structure, the project has yet to start functioning.

In response to Canal Solar, the MME stated that the program is only in the “regulation phase” and “alignment between the involved agencies”.

“The Ministry of Mines and Energy informs that the inclusion of solar energy generation systems within the My House, My Life program is a relevant matter that has been treated in an integrated manner by the Government of Brazil.”

Despite the statement, no concrete date has been announced.

Electricity Bill Consumes Almost One Fifth Of Family Income

While the project does not move forward, the reality in Brazilian homes remains tough. According to IBGE data, low-income families spend, on average, 18% of their monthly income just on electricity.

This means that almost one fifth of the money that comes in every month goes straight to the electricity bill. In this scenario, solar energy could significantly relieve this financial burden.

However, without the program’s execution, the promise of savings remains merely talk.

Experts Warn: The Delay Puts Everything At Risk

The Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR) assesses that the project is essential to democratize access to solar energy in the largest housing program in the country.

Nevertheless, the entity states that there is currently no record of My House, My Life homes with installed solar systems.

The alarm was raised by ABSOLAR president Rodrigo Sauaia:

“This situation is concerning, as we are in the last year of the current presidential term. So far, there are still no clear rules implemented by the federal government regarding execution criteria, schedule, or public resources allocated for the effective installation of these systems, which jeopardizes the realization of this commitment.”

In other words, time is running out, and the risk of the promise never becoming a reality increases.

Who Would Be Entitled To Solar Energy In The Program

The Clean Energy Program in My House, My Life was designed to meet low-income families. It would include:

Urban 1: monthly income of up to R$ 2,640
Urban 2: income between R$ 2,640.01 and R$ 4,400
Rural Range 1: annual income of up to R$ 31,680

These groups would be the first to benefit from the installation of solar energy systems in homes financed by the program.

In your opinion, what could be blocking the progress of solar energy in My House, My Life? Do you believe that the change could improve the lives of poorer people?

Solar Energy Project in Minha Casa, Minha Vida Remains Stalled as Families Face Rising Electricity Bills; Government’s Promise Now an Endless Wait

Even after almost two years since the announcement, the solar energy project in My House, My Life remains stalled. Low-income families continue to pay high prices for electricity while billions remain on paper.

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Experts Warn: The Delay Puts Everything At Risk

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Billions Promised And No Roofs With Panels

Electricity Bill Consumes Almost One Fifth Of Family Income

Experts Warn: The Delay Puts Everything At Risk

Who Would Be Entitled To Solar Energy In The Program

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