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How are grid connection queues transforming Brazil's energy industry?

Grid connection queues in Brazil are offering new opportunities for energy storage and hybrid systems and opening new energy business models. Renewable energy companies are adding solar and batteries to their utility-scale wind power sites to use existing power transmission capacity.

What is the largest source of electricity in Brazil in 2024?

In 2024, solar power, when including distributed generation, became the second largest source of electricity in Brazil, surpassing wind power, and reaching almost 50 GW. Utility scale solar energy in Brazil reached 16.4 GW, while distributed generation from solar accounted for 34 GW in 2024.

How much power does Brazil have?

Brazil has a generation system with proven capacity of more than 150 GW, with most of the energy coming from hydro, due to Brazil's abundance of powerful rivers. The Brazilian hydroelectric potential is estimated at 172 GW, of which more than 60% has been developed.

How big is Brazil's electricity sector?

Investment in the Brazilian electricity sector is expected to reach over $100 billion by 2029, including utility-scale generation, distributed generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Brazil's electricity matrix is one of the cleanest in the world and Brazil is committed to continuing its support for renewable energy projects.

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