Taxing The Sun – Bill To Tax Solar Energy In Brazil Reintroduced By The Government In PL 5829/2019

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 15/03/2021 at 11:00

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Analysis of the Rapporteur in the Federal Chamber of PL 5829/2019 Resumes Idea of Taxing Solar Energy (Sun Tax)

The federal deputy Lafayette de Andrada, Rapporteur in the Federal Chamber of PL 5829/2019, which regulates the taxation of solar energy in Brazil, described the amendments proposed by organized civil society for the new PL as fair and balanced. This PL proposes that consumers can generate their own energy, benefiting homes and commercial buildings, but seeks to charge for solar energy generated by consumers and regulate the sun tax in the country.

Clarification from Hewerton Martins on the Bill that Taxes Brazilian Solar Energy

The then-President of the Solar Free Movement, Hewerton Martins, clarified in an interview with Sagres Sinal Aberto:

“It went through various discussions in 2019 when Aneel, the National Electric Energy Agency, proposed a 63% tax. Then Congress presented a bill, but this proposal was so balanced for consumers that on Monday there was a text change that now allows each person to generate renewable energy on their rooftops, which is very positive because it generates jobs in all municipalities across the country.”

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Food Producers Are Against the Bill That Proposes Sun Tax

The Brazilian Association of Soy Producers (Aprosoja Brasil) expresses support for the campaign initiated by civil society sectors against the sun tax. Aprosoja Brasil has already expressed concern to President Jair Bolsonaro and to the Presidents of the Chamber, Arthur Lira, and the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, regarding the potential approval of such proposals and the need to encourage micro-generators in rural areas. The participation of solar energy in the total energy supply currently does not reach 1%. Therefore, it is the time to encourage this type of investment and not create disincentives.

The debate over the taxation of solar energy produced on rural properties is highlighted in the soybean sector due to the opportunity for solar energy generation in rural areas, whether for residential consumption or for the operation of silos and equipment.

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