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Are wind and solar photovoltaic energy development possible in Brazil?

Wind and solar energy have stood out in recent years because of the growth of global installed capacity. This work aims to present wind and solar photovoltaic energy development and its regulatory framework in Brazil, and demonstrate the potential for centralized hybrid generation.

How many solar projects are there in Brazil?

Most of the projects were installed in the states of Minas Gerais (3,174 MW), Bahia (2,409 MW) and Rio Grande do Norte (1,816 MW). At the end of 2023, Brazil had a total installed capacity of 225 GW (199 GW for public producers and 26 GW for autoproducers), of which solar represented 16% (37 GW) while wind represented 13% (29 GW).

How much solar power does Brazil have in 2023?

At the end of 2023, Brazil had a total installed capacity of 225 GW (199 GW for public producers and 26 GW for autoproducers), of which solar represented 16% (37 GW) while wind represented 13% (29 GW). Consequently, the public installed capacity rose to 209 GW at the end of 2024.

Can centralized wind-PV hybrid power plants be used in Brazil?

Large scale wind energy in Brazil began in 2009, and hundreds of new wind farms have been installed since then. Large scale solar PV energy had an initial milestone in 2014, signalling that the technology can grow as much as wind energy. This study demonstrated the great potential for the deployment of centralized wind-PV hybrid power plants.

Are wind and solar energy potentials high in Brazil?

Wind and solar potentials are high in Brazil and are being recently explored. There are geographic location coincidences and wind-solar energy complementarity. Currently, there are no specific policies for hybrid energy projects in Brazil. Wind-solar development points to the advantages of combined centralized generation.

How much solar power does Brazil have?

In May 2021, Brazil's total installed solar power was anticipated to be around 9.4 GW, generating roughly 1.46 percent of Brazil's overall energy demand, up from 0.7 percent in 2018. By 2024, Brazil intends to have 1.2 million solar units.