Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Brazil
Brazil: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 88,016 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Brazil, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar energy generation vs. capacity in Brazil is 88,016 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 24.6% on the previous year and up 149,289.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Brazil peaked at 88,016 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Brazil ranks 6th of 79 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,111 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 6,655 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,490 terawatt-hours | 10,748 terawatt-hours | 88,016 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
- Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 50.4 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Brazil?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Brazil was 88,016 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 88,016 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Brazil rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Brazil ranks 6th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149,289.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation vs. capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.