How many solar panels did Brazil import in 2023?

From pv magazine Brazil Brazil imported 17.5 GW of PV modules in 2023, down by 1.7% from the record of 17.8 GW in 2022, according to a new report by Brazilian consultancy Greener. It said that imports of solar panels surged by 70% in 2022 compared to 2021, with shipments totaling 10.4 GW.

Where will solar panels be made in Brazil?

Sengi Solar. a PV module manufacturer, said in early September that it plans to invest BRL 440 million ($85 million) to set up two solar panel factories in Brazil. The two sites will have an annual production capacity of around 1 GW of modules. The first unit, in Cascavel (Paraná), is already in operation.

Does Brazil have a solar industry?

In 2023, amidst global economic ups and downs and changing energy demands, Brazil saw a tiny dip in its solar module imports—17.5 gigawatts (GW), just 0.3GW less than the year before. Despite this small drop, the solar industry has grown a lot, showing Brazil’s dedication to clean energy and its prospects for getting even bigger.

What's happening with solar energy in Brazil?

Journalist, covers the energy sector in Brazil since 2012, focusing on renewable energy. At pv magazine since June 2021, she writes about business, policies and technologies for solar energy in the country. PV module imports fell by 1% year on year in Brazil in 2023, according to a new report from solar consultancy Greener.

How much solar power does Brazil have?

As of the end of March, Brazil's cumulative installed PV capacity had reached 41GW, of which 13GW were utility-scale PV projects and 28GW were distributed PV. Over the past decade, Brazil's solar power generation has shown phenomenal growth.

How many solar PV contracts are there in Brazil?

Solar PV participates for the first time in the Leilão de Energia Nova A-4 auction, resulting in 20 large-scale solar PV power contracts. Solar PV reaches its first gigawatt (GW) of cumulative installed capacity in Brazil!