Brasilia wind solar and energy storage project layout

Are solar and wind power plants viable in Brazil?

First, the capacity factor of the wind power plants, on average, become superior then the capacity factor of the solar power plants in Brazil. The model concludes that the solar and wind hybrid system for hydrogen production and storage is not yet viable in Brazil.

Are solar and wind hybrid systems viable in Brazil?

The model concludes that the solar and wind hybrid system for hydrogen production and storage is not yet viable in Brazil. In addition, the CAPEX of electrolysers and storage tanks and their operating losses are key points for the deployment of these systems.

Who invests in solar PV projects in Brazil?

Unlike wind power, the primary investment in solar PV projects in Brazil is driven by private entities.

Are large-scale wind and solar photovoltaic infrastructures causing land problems in Brazil?

Nature Sustainability 7, 747–757 (2024) Cite this article Large-scale wind and solar photovoltaic infrastructures are rapidly expanding in Brazil. These low-carbon technologies can exacerbate land struggles rooted in historical inequities in landownership, lack of regulation and weak governance.

Where are wind and solar PV parks implemented in Brazil?

Our analysis covers the national scale of Brazil and focuses on implemented wind and solar PV parks in regions of the Northeast (Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Rio Grande do Norte, Sergipe, Paraíba, Pernambuco and Piauí), Southeast (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo) and South (Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul) (Supplementary Fig. 6).

How big is Brazil's electricity sector?

Investments 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.