Brasilia wind and solar power generation system

Are wind and solar power reshaping Brazil's energy mix?

Wind and solar power are also reshaping the country’s energy mix. In 2024, they generated 24% of Brazil’s electricity, more than double their share from five years earlier. Solar power grew from just over 1% of generation in 2019 to 9.6% in 2024, while wind climbed from 8.8% to 15% over the same period.

Does Brazil need wind & solar power?

Brazil’s successful diversification of its electricity mix in recent years means that wind and solar power are now able to compensate for the shortfall in hydro power without risking costly fossil fuel spikes. Brazil’s build-out of wind and solar power has been fast enough to meet and exceed growth in electricity demand over the last decade.

What happened to wind and solar generators in Brazil?

Between January and October, wind and solar generators in Brazil had their production reduced by 20.4 per cent, according to consultancy Volt Robotics. That was more than three times higher than the same period last year. Financial losses resulting from these enforced power wastages have exceeded R$6bn ($1.1bn) since 2024, according to Aurora.

What percentage of Brazil's electricity is generated by wind and solar?

In 2024, wind and solar generated 24% of Brazil’s electricity, more than doubling their share in five years from 9.9% in 2019. Solar has grown particularly rapidly from 1.1% in 2019 to 9.6% in 2024, while wind has almost doubled its share from 8.8% in 2019 to 15% in 2024.