Renewables account for 84% of Brazil's 200 GW of installed capacity

Brazil's national interconnected system (SIN) topped 200 GW of installed capacity on Thursday and, according to data from power watchdog Aneel, renewables account for 84.25% of that.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) said that hydropower plants make the most significant contribution with a share of 55%. Wind parks follow in second place with 14.8%, while biomass power plants and solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities account for 8.4% and 6.28%, respectively.

The milestone was achieved with the launch of the 44-MW Boa Sorte I PV plant in Paracatu municipality, Minas Gerais.

Among non-renewable sources, the largest contribution comes from natural gas plants with 9%, followed by petrol, mineral coal and nuclear with 4%, 1.75%, and 1%, respectively.

The government forecasts 10.1 GW of new additions in 2024.

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