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Discover the three Brazilian states that use the most solar energy

Solar energy used to generate electricity has been gaining more and more strength!

By Evelyn Nogueira

Submitted at Nov 6, 2018, 7:54 AM

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Discover the three Brazilian states that use the most solar energy

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A solution for those who want to save on their electricity bill and be eco-friendly . This is photovoltaic solar energy, which has been gaining more traction in Brazilian homes. Solar panels already power more than 42,000 homes, businesses and other types of establishments. According to data from the National Electricity Agency, ANEEL, by 2024, more than 886 thousand people will have subscribed to this type of energy.
Minas Gerais is the first state in the ranking of photovoltaic solar energy. A pioneer in the exemption of ICMS on solar energy, photovoltaic systems connected to the grid have become an excellent solution for the population. Currently, 5,685 homes; 1,312 commercial establishments; 259 industries; 496 rural areas and another 63 establishments already use this type of energy, accounting for a total of 7,815 users.

São Paulo


Usina Solar do Parque Villa Lobos, em São Paulo (Divulgação)

Secondly, the state of São Paulo is very close to reaching Minas Gerais as the leader in photovoltaic energy. Residential solar energy already surpasses the state of Minas Gerais, with 6,523 homes in São Paulo. In addition, 881 commercial establishments, 105 industries, 132 rural areas and others 48 establishments also benefit from solar panels, with a total of 7,689 members.

Rio Grande do Sul


Casa com painéis fotovoltaicos no telhado, no Rio Grande do Sul (Divulgação)

Finally, in third place, Rio Grande do Sul concludes this list. Among the three mentioned, the state is the one that uses the most commercial solar energy, with 1,152 establishments. In addition, there are 3,529 homes; 185 industries, 300 rural areas and 23 other locations. use the panels, with 5,189 users.