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Ceará is occupying the second position as the largest producer of solar energy in the country. The state is second only to Piauí, with 989,9 MW. The data are from the Brazilian Association of Solar Energy (ABSOLAR).
Once again breaking records – The state of Ceará already has more than 8 solar energy systems with more than 129,4 megawatts (MW) in distributed energy generation. Despite being third in the ranking, with 776,8 MW, Bahia already has a larger volume in operation (652,2 MW) as it houses a solar park of 652,2 MW in operation. Another 124,6 MW must be built.
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Fortaleza – Ceará is highlighted in solar energy
One of the highlights in Ceará is the capital, Fortaleza. Alone, it has 35,8 operational MW and ranks fourth in the municipal ranking of distributed solar photovoltaic generation, among all municipalities in the country.
According to the most recent survey by the ABSOLAR, the state ranking of distributed solar generation is led by Minas Gerais, followed by Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Paraná and Mato Grosso. In the municipal ranking, the first place is Uberlândia (MG), followed by Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Fortaleza (CE), Cuiabá (MT) and Brasília (DF).
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Photovoltaic solar energy hits 200 jobs in Brazil
Photovoltaic energy hit the mark of 200 jobs in Brazil, points out a survey by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR). The data takes into account the distributed and centralized generation segments since 2012, including all positions involving the sector, with professionals from installation, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, sales to business administration.
According to the entity, the average remuneration of jobs generated by the sector exceeds two minimum wages, above the national average. “The numbers are growing fast and the sector is becoming important for the economy.
The total capacity grew even amidst the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic”, declared the CEO of ABSOLAR, Rodrigo Sauaia, in a webinar promoted by Smarter E.
