Brazil Renewables Energy Sector Report 2025-2026

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Brazil ranked third globally in 2023 for renewable energy installed capacity, totalling 194,084 MW, behind only China (1,453,701 MW) and the United States (385,204 MW). This achievement is largely driven by the country's extensive hydropower resources, which accounted for 109,903 MW (56.6% of Brazil's renewables), securing Brazil's position as the world's second largest hydropower producer after China. In addition, Brazil's biomass segment, supported by its 11.5mn hectares of sugarcane plantations (the largest in the world), secured second place globally with 17,597 MW of installed capacity, primarily from sugarcane bagasse cogeneration. Wind and solar energy also made significant contributions, with 29,135 MW (15%) and 37,000 MW (19.1%) of total renewable capacity. Renewables now dominate Brazil's energy matrix, accounting for 82.4% of total installed capacity, according to the Energy Research Office (EPE). Furthermore, Brazil is the second largest global producer of biofuels, reaching 455,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, just behind the United States.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Renewable energy" sector for Brazil. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Renewable energy" sector in Brazil
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Brazil
• Ascertain Brazil’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Brazil.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors