Brazil recorded a significant milestone in the production of clean energy, especially in the first quarter of 2023. According to data from the Electric System Operator (NOS), more than 90% of the energy generated by Brazilian society came from renewable sources, something that had not occurred since 2011.
In January 2023, renewable energy sources, such as hydro, wind and solar, were responsible for 91.2% of the total supply of the National Interconnected System (SIN). This significant participation continued in the following months, with February reaching 92.6% and March reaching 92.4%, according to data available up to the 29th. It is important to note that this proportion had not been exceeded since 2011.
The Stored Energy indicators (EAR), which measure the electricity generation capacity through water power, reveal that, in March 2023, the Southeast/Center-West region reached an index of 82.6%, representing the best performance for that month since 2011 (82.9%). This value is almost 20% higher than that registered in the same period of the previous year.
Government Invests Billions in Energy Transmission Program in Northeast Brazil
The government announced an investment of approximately R$ 50 billion for the implementation of the largest electricity transmission program in Northeast Brazil. The goal is to build more lines that can transport solar and wind energy generation in the country. Furthermore, for decentralized generation, including Distributed Generation and Isolated Systems, an investment amount of up to R$ 121 billion is expected.
According to the Electricity Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE), the year 2023 should register a historic record of expansion in the installed capacity of electricity generation. It is estimated a growth of approximately 10.3 GW in this year's generation. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) predicts that centralized solar and wind farms will be responsible for more than 90% of the expansion of generation capacity in Brazil.
