Hydropower is the leading renewable technology in Brazil in terms of installed capacity. As of end of 2024, the Latin American country had almost 110 gigawatts of hydropower installed. Solar PV was the second-leading technology with a total of 53 gigawatts.
Cumulative renewable energy capacity in Brazil from in 2024, by source
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Cumulative renewable energy capacity in Brazil from in 2024, by source
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IRENA. (March 27, 2025). Cumulative renewable energy capacity in Brazil from in 2024, by source (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 05, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1466977/cumulative-renewable-capacity-by-source-brazil/
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