The government of Espírito Santo announced last week the launch of the GERAR Program, which aims to triple investments in distributed solar photovoltaic generation and expand incentives for renewable sources. Supported by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR), the program demonstrates the state's commitment to its targets for reducing pollutant emissions and combating the climate crisis.
One of the highlights of the state's initiative is the expansion of ICMS state tax exemptions for distributed micro- and minigeneration, mirroring measures adopted by leading states in distributed solar power.
According to ABSOLAR CEO Rodrigo Sauaia, the association partnered in developing the program's main pillars and will actively participate in its implementation, as it already does in several other Brazilian states.
“Espírito Santo ranks 16th among Brazilian states in distributed solar generation, with over 73.4 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, totaling around 5,300 small-scale generation systems,” says Sauaia.
“With the new program, the state is poised to climb the ranks. The region has already received over R$ 350 million in investments from local business owners and consumers,” adds Board Chair Ronaldo Koloszuk.
“Until recently, the state of Espírito Santo was highly dependent on fossil fuels. However, in light of new social, environmental, and economic challenges, the focus has shifted toward renewable sources, especially solar photovoltaic technology. The market is highly optimistic about the GERAR program, and we are partnering to accelerate the region's development, attracting capital, creating jobs and income, and promoting sustainability,” Koloszuk concludes.
Via CicloVivo.
This article was written by Romullo Baratto. The translation is powered by AI.
