Brazil Market Outlook for Photovoltaic Solar Energy: A Survey Study

Abstract

This work was carried out in collaboration between all authors. Author NSCM designed the study, managed the literature searches and wrote the first draft of the manuscript. Authors RABM and JDAM managed to introduce knowledge and new technologies approach. Authors JUJ and CAR managed the analyses of the study. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. ABSTRACT There is great concern worldwide about increased greenhouse gas emissions and the consequences of climate change. Photovoltaic solar energy emerges as an alternative source of renewable energy with low environmental impacts. Through a bibliographical review on the subject, this paper presents an analysis of the scale insertion of this energy in Brazil, demonstrating the benefits that can be generated of this technology, impediments and future perspectives. The conclusion is that Brazil has great potential for the energy generation, collaborating to reduce the environmental impacts as a reduction of the greenhouse gases emission. The barriers to introducing photovoltaic solar energy have been lack of investment, lack of more aggressive incentive programs, technological capacity and professional training.