Aneel proposal changes the rules for distributed solar energy generation in Brazil. Association harshly criticized this possibility of change

According to information from the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLUTE), only 0,6% of the Brazilian population uses solar energy in its day-to-day life. The amount is very low for a tropical country, where the numbers could be even higher. However, if the numbers are already low, Aneel's new proposal could put a brake on the growth in the use of clean energy in the country.

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The idea of ​​the new proposal by Aneel is about distributed generation. Aneel's proposal was seen as one more thing that could put a brake on the growth of clean energy in the country. Rodrigo Sauiaa, executive president of ABSOLUTE informed that Aneel's proposal is contrary to previous declarations by the entity that they would wait for the approval of the legal framework that is in progress in Congress before making any changes to the rules.

"O producer supplies energy to its neighbors and does not receive in cash, but in credit for electricity consumption. Today this exchange is one for one. But, according to the agency's new proposal, it would only receive back 43% of what it lent. It is a disincentive”, said Rodrigo in a text in the Coluna de Miriam Leitão, at O ​​Globo.

PL 5829/2019 is about to be voted on and, more than ever, now your mobilization is essential! ABSOLAR prepared a Mobilization Kit with a lot of information about the benefits of solar energy and also about this bill. Access: https://t.co/wzXS29VeVM pic.twitter.com/zwi1Mv9tGn

— ABSOLAR (@ABSOLAR_Brasil) April 6, 2021

Investments in solar energy generate billions for the economy

Rodrigo also stated that due to the legal uncertainty caused by Aneel's proposal, in this case, it will certainly affect investments in solar energy. He pointed out that last year, the segment of distributed generation of solar energy was responsible for injecting R$ 11 billion into the country's economy, in addition to generating 75 jobs in the area.

ABSOLAR's thoughts on the subject

ABSOLAR defends the construction of a legal framework for power generation solar distributed in Brazil. This is seen in bill 5829/2019, with rapporteurship by Deputy Lafayette Andada. The association understands that the terms of the project are the best way to maintain legal certainty and not discourage energy in the country.