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Brazil energy plan projects distributed generation to reach 91.7 GW by 2036
Brazil’s energy ministry opened its 2036 expansion plan for public consultation.
It projects that small-scale and mini distributed generation will grow from 50.3 GW at the end of 2026 to 91.7 GW by 2036.
Earlier plans underestimated growth: targets set for 2029 and 2031 were reached years ahead of schedule.
Fast growth is already straining local power networks, with some utilities refusing connections and the regulator proposing that they be allowed to limit up to 33 GW of mini-generation.
The plan’s author argues that utilities need digital tools and clear rules to coordinate solar panels, batteries and other resources, rather than simply cutting their output.
Brazilian pilot projects are testing ways to coordinate distributed power, while the next step is to turn evidence about its value to the grid into regulations and economic incentives.
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has put its 2036 energy expansion plan out for public consultation.
The plan projects distributed micro and mini generation rising from 50.3 GW at the end of 2026 to 91.7 GW in 2036.
A Folha opinion article argues that the forecast may underestimate growth, based on past projections that were reached years early.
The article says distribution companies are refusing some connections over reverse power flows, while the regulator has proposed allowing limits on up to 33 GW of mini-generation.
It calls for digital systems, clearer rules and incentives to coordinate distributed energy resources and support the power grid.
- Who
- Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy submitted the plan for public consultation.
- What
- The plan projects distributed micro and mini generation to reach 91.7 GW by 2036.
- When
- The plan was submitted for public consultation; the projection runs to 2036.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The plan projected 11.4 GW of distributed generation by 2029, a level Brazil exceeded in 2022.
The plan projected 37 GW by 2031, a level reached in early 2025.
A virtual power plant in Palmas began coordinating distributed solar generation and batteries.
The regulator proposed allowing distribution companies to limit injection from up to 33 GW of mini-generation.
The plan projects distributed micro and mini generation at 50.3 GW at year-end.
The plan projects distributed micro and mini generation at 91.7 GW.
- Projected capacity in 2026
- 50.3 GW
- Projected capacity in 2036
- 91.7 GW
- Earlier projection
- PDE 2029 forecast 11.4 GW for 2029; Brazil exceeded it in 2022
- Earlier projection
- PDE 2031 forecast 37 GW for 2031; the level was reached in early 2025
- Proposed limit
- Up to 33 GW of mini-generation injection
- Palmas virtual power plant
- Coordinating distributed solar generation and batteries since 2024
What people are saying
The distribution system operator is already arriving. But through the back door, as a manager of cuts, and not as a conductor.
Efficiency is a matter of system design.
Innovation only scales when learning becomes rules, economic signals and incentives.
Sources
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