Large solar power plants are currently operating in all Brazilian states, with the Northeast leading in terms of installed capacity with 58.6 per cent, followed by the Southeast with 40.3 per cent, the South with 0.5 per cent, the North with 0.3 per cent and the Centre-West (including the Federal District) with 0.3 per cent. This is reported by  Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.

Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of the Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association (ABSOLAR), emphasises that, in addition to being a competitive and environmentally friendly source of solar energy, its wider use in large power plants is fundamental to strengthening the country's economy and accelerating the energy transition. "Solar energy is part of this solution and a real engine for creating opportunities, new green jobs and income for citizens," notes Sauaia.

"The growth of solar energy strengthens sustainability, eases the budgets of families and improves the competitiveness of Brazil's productive sectors - factors that are increasingly important for the national economy and the fulfilment of the country's international environmental commitments," adds Sauaia.

Earlier, the heads of Brazil's executive, legislative and judicial branches signed the State Pact for Environmental Transformation.