Solar PV capacity accounted for 16.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar PV capacity of 1,496GW. This is expected to contribute 33.7% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,822GW. Of the total global solar PV capacity, 2.78% is in Brazil. Listed below are the five largest active solar PV power plants by capacity in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global solar PV power segment. Buy the latest solar PV plant profiles here.
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1. Janauba Solar PV Project
The Janauba Solar PV Project is a 1,300MW solar PV power project located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2022. The project was developed by Solatio Energia. Elera Renovaveis own the project.
2. Focus Energia Solar PV Park
The 837MW Focus Energia Solar PV Park solar PV power project is located in Bahia, Brazil. Focus Energia has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2023. The project is owned by Focus Energia. Buy the profile here.
3. Sol do Cerrado Solar Project
The Sol do Cerrado Solar Project is a 766MW solar PV project. Vale owns the project. It was commissioned in 2023. The project was developed by Vale. It is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Buy the profile here.
4. Helio Valgas Solar PV Park
The Helio Valgas Solar PV Park solar PV project with a capacity of 662MW came online in 2023. The project was developed by Mercury Renew. Mercury Renew have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Buy the profile here.
5. Sol do Setao Solar PV Park
The Sol do Setao Solar PV Park has been operating since 2021. The 475MW solar PV project is located in Bahia, Brazil. The project has been developed by Essentia Energia. Essentia Energia have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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