Does Brazil have a good energy transition?

On the one hand, Brazil’s energy transition is well under way. The country has the cleanest electricity generation among Group of 20 members and has seen a significant increase in wind and solar generation in the past few years. Energy storage is expected to take off soon.

How is the Brazilian electricity market changing?

The Brazilian electricity market is changing as the country expands the generation of weather-dependent renewable energy based on wind and solar power. At the same time, electricity consumption is set to increase significantly in the coming years.

How can advanced battery technology be used in Brazil?

Innovative approaches can connect individual areas such as electricity, heating, cooling and mobility. In order to make use of the advanced battery technology, the legal, technical, educational and economic framework conditions in Brazil require analysis and, in part, improvement.

Can Brazil help decarbonize the world?

Yet Brazil’s primary energy demand still relies significantly on fossil fuels, and further electrification will be critical if the country is to meet its net-zero goals. Beyond its own transition, Brazil could play a key role in helping decarbonize the world by providing biofuels, energy transition metals and nature-based solutions.

Can Brazil build a green-steel industry?

Brazil’s biomass availability could help build out the country’s green-steel industry as clean hydrogen developers grapple with high costs and low demand. And Brazil is one of the world’s top sources for critical energy transition metals.

Will Brazil be able to supply sustainable aviation fuel?

Sustainable aviation fuel targets now cover 45% of global jet fuel demand, and Brazil’s well-developed biofuels industry could play a role in supplying SAF at competitive prices – although announced projects in the country represent just 2% of total projected supply by 2030.