According to the latest data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSolar), Brazil's installed PV capacity has broken through the 40 GW mark, a figure that not only marks the country's significant progress in the field of renewable energy, but also shows Brazil's positive posture in the global clean energy race.

As an industry authority, ABSolar discloses the distribution of installed capacity in detail. Of this, approximately 27.5 GW of installed capacity comes from distributed PV systems, which cover all power generation installations of 5 MW and below in Brazil. This distributed photovoltaic power generation model not only improves the reliability and efficiency of energy supply, but also promotes the localized production and consumption of energy, helping to reduce the burden on the grid and achieve energy diversification.

It is worth mentioning that in the total power generation, small micro-power plants of 75 kW and below accounted for 22.7 GW, and they were distributed in 2.4 million systems. These small micro-power plants play an integral role in Brazil's energy mix, not only providing clean and reliable electricity supply to local residents and businesses, but also contributing to the development of the local economy and the improvement of the environment.

In addition to distributed PV systems, Brazil has about 12.5 GW of utility-scale solar installations. These large-scale solar power plants provide a stable output of electricity to Brazil's power system, providing a strong guarantee for the country's energy security and economic development. According to ABSolar, solar power currently accounts for 17.4% of Brazil's electricity mix, and this proportion is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.

In the first two months of this year, Brazil added an impressive 3 GW of solar capacity across the country. This is not only a reflection of the rapid development of the Brazilian photovoltaic industry, but also reflects the Brazilian government's firm support for and active promotion of renewable energy. With the continuous progress of technology and the continuous reduction of costs, the application prospect of solar power generation in Brazil will be broader.

Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of ABSolar, said: "Solar energy not only helps to accelerate the decarbonisation of economic activities and combat global warming, but also plays an increasingly important strategic role in enhancing the competitiveness of productive industries, achieving energy independence and promoting national prosperity. Brazil is gradually moving away from dependence on fossil fuels and diversifying and cleaning its energy mix to lay a solid foundation for sustainable development in the future."

With the growing global demand for clean energy, the future development of the Brazilian photovoltaic industry will be more worthy of expectation. The Brazilian government will continue to increase investment and support in the field of renewable energy, promote the innovation and application of photovoltaic technology, and make positive contributions to the global response to climate change and the realization of sustainable development goals. Editor/Xu Shengpeng