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September 26, 2025 Today in Energy ›

Distributed solar generating capacity is the fastest-growing power source in Brazil ›

Growth in distributed solar generation capacity has driven growth in total electricity generation capacity in Brazil since 2019. Distributed solar generation capacity grew from less than 1 gigawatt (GW) in 2018 to 40 GW in 2025 through June, accounting for 43% of all electricity capacity additions over that period. More

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Data source: Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL)


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