According to data from the Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Association (ABSOLAR), the domestic photovoltaic power generation system is steadily developing, and the installed capacity has exceeded 19 GW (GW). In comparison, the total installation capacity of the Iteap Hydropower Station (ITAIPU) is 14GW.
In Brazil's photovoltaic power generation installed capacity, 13GW comes from power generation facilities installed on the roof, outer wall and small area of land, and the remaining power generation facilities from large factories.
This number shows that solar energy stabilizes its position as the third largest source of power in Brazil (second only to hydropower and wind power). At present, photovoltaic power generation capacity accounts for 9.6%of Brazil's national power generation capacity. From January to September this year, photovoltaic power generation installed capacity increased by 46.1%, an average monthly increase of 1GW per month in the past 120 days.
Based on ABSOLAR data, coupled with the national measures that encourage residents to install solar systems at home in the form of electricity bill discounts, Brazil National Federation (CNI) predicts that by early 2023, the national photovoltaic power generation capacity may double.
It is reported that solar energy is a clean energy that does not produce waste or pollutants. According to ABSOLAR data, photovoltaic power generation avoids 27.8 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, but the installation cost of equipment is not low. The average installation price of household equipment is 25,000 Leiyer, and the average installation price of industrial equipment is 200,000 Leiyar.
