The use of **solar energy in Brazil** reached a new milestone, surpassing **55 gigawatts (GW) of installed operational capacity**, according to a report by the **Brazilian Solar Energy Association (Absolar)**. In recent months, **1.6 GW was added to the electrical system**, consolidating **[photovoltaic energy](https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/los-parques-solares-pueden-atraer-hasta-tres-veces-mas-aves-que-los-campos-de-cultivo-cercanos/)** as the **second largest source of electrical generation** in the country.
The report revealed that **68% of solar generation comes from self-consumption**, with **37.6 GW produced on rooftops and backyards** of more than **five million properties** throughout the country. The **remaining 32% (17.6 GW)** comes from **large solar plants connected to the National Interconnected System (SIN)**.
The growth of this energy source has significantly contributed to the reduction of **pollutant emissions**. According to Absolar, solar energy currently represents **22.2% of installed capacity** in the Brazilian electrical grid and has avoided the emission of approximately **66.6 million tons of carbon dioxide** in electricity generation.
## Investments and Employment in the Photovoltaic Sector
Since **2012**, solar energy has driven an **investment of 251.1 billion reais** in Brazil, in addition to generating **1.6 million green jobs** and contributing over **78 billion reais in public revenue**.
Between **January and March of this year**, over **147,000 small solar systems** were installed, currently supplying **228,700 properties**. These data reflect the exponential growth of self-consumption, a trend that continues to rise throughout the country.
## A Phenomenon Present Throughout Brazil
The advancement of **solar energy** extends across the **27 Brazilian states**, where both **large photovoltaic plants** and self-consumption systems are found, present in **over 5,500 municipalities**.
Homes are the main protagonists of this energy revolution, with **69.2% of all self-consumption installations** being solar. They are followed by **businesses (18.4%)** and **rural properties (9.9%)**, demonstrating the diversity of sectors that have embraced this renewable source.
The growth of solar self-consumption in Brazil reflects **an accelerated energy transition** and a greater independence from traditional sources of electricity. With favorable policies and falling installation costs, the trend suggests that solar energy will continue to expand, consolidating itself as a key pillar for a **[sustainable energy future](https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/instalaran-1000-paneles-solares-flotantes-en-misiones/)** in the country.
## Floating Solar Panels in Misiones: What the New Park Will Be Like
These types of innovations arise with the objective not only of **[solving the energy scarcity problem](https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/instalaran-1000-paneles-solares-flotantes-en-misiones/)** but also of diversifying the matrix towards sustainability.
In this case, it involves **a park that will have an area covered by photovoltaic panels** of 30,000 square meters.
Then, as reported, an additional perimeter network of 5,000 square meters will be added. The goal is for **the construction to take place in two stages**. Initially, 504 modules and 1,008 panels will be installed, generating **500 kilowatts peak (kWp)** in an estimated time of six months.
Source: Renewable Energies.
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