Brazil reached the 50 GW solar mark by the end of October, with 33.5 GW of distributed solar and 16.5 GW of utility-scale PV, according to new data from Brazilian PV association ABSolar.

Brazil has reached 50 GW of installed solar capacity, with 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, according to new data from Brazilian PV association ABSolar.

With this achievement, Brazil joins six countries – China, the United States, Germany, India, and Japan – in surpassing 50 GW of solar capacity.

Solar now accounts for 20.7% of Brazil’s total power capacity, making it the country’s second-largest energy source.

Brazil added 13 GW of new PV capacity from January to October 2024.