Letter presented in Brasília calls for long-term energy-transition policies to strengthen energy security, industrial competitiveness, investment and job creation in Brazil.
Brasília, May 27 – Brazilian renewable energy associations and companies presented an institutional letter containing proposals for future presidential candidates aimed at strengthening Brazil’s energy transition and incorporating this agenda into the 2026 electoral debate. The initiative brings together the renewables sector behind energy security, industrial competitiveness, economic growth and job creation.
The letter, endorsed by 24 organisations and companies, was presented during a lunch attended by journalists, business leaders, representatives of renewable sector associations and public authorities. The letter will be delivered to presidential candidates following the official confirmation of candidacies by political parties.
According to Natália Oliveira, Head of Policy and Advocacy for Latin America at the Global Renewables Alliance, “Our objective is to help ensure that the energy transition ceases to be seen merely as a technical agenda and becomes a permanent part of Brazil’s political and electoral debate to drive action. Brazil possesses unique conditions to transform renewable energy into industrial competitiveness, economic growth, job creation and energy security. The 2026 elections represent an important opportunity to secure these benefits through renewable expansion and Brazil’s energy transition over the coming decades”.
Rodrigo Sauaia, Chief Executive Officer of the Brazilian Association of Solar PV (ABSOLAR), states that “with our renewable resources and sound public policies, we can deliver affordable energy to support a green reindustrialisation of the country, with lower pollutant emissions, greater energy security and increased prosperity for Brazil”.
Marcello Cabral, Director of New Business at the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy and New Technologies (ABEEólica), states that “with political will and a clear understanding of Brazil’s renewable energy potential, the country cannot miss the opportunity toadvance this agenda in a structured way, which is what we are doing today through this institutional letter”.
Luis Viga, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Green Hydrogen Industry Association (ABIHV), says that “Brazil is a hub of hybrid energy solutions, located outside conflict zones. Brazil maintains dialogue with both China and the United States. Wealso have the possibility to provide affordable energy, at scale, through multiple pathways. This represents a tremendous opportunity”.
The letter was signed by the following organisations and companies:
Organisations and Companies: ABEEólica – Brazilian Association of Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy and New Technologies; ABIAPE – Brazilian Association of Investors in Self-Generation of Electric Power; ABIHV – Brazilian Green Hydrogen IndustryAssociation; Abrage – Brazilian Association of Electric Power Generation Companies; ABSOLAR – Brazilian Association of Solar Photovoltaic Energy; ABSAE – Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions; Offshore Wind Coalition (CEM); Global Renewables Alliance (GRA); Global Solar Council (GSC); Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC); Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2); International Geothermal Association (IGA); International Hydropower Association (IHA); Long Duration Energy StorageCouncil (LDES Council), Atlas Agro; CELA – Clean Energy Latin America; EDP; EDF; Fortescue; Hitachi Energy; Norsk Hydro; Renova Energia; thyssenkrupp nucera; Vestas.
Energy transition in the electoral debate
The proposal put forward by members of the GRA-led Brazilian Mobilisation Committee for Renewable Energy aims to ensure that the issue is more consistently integrated into presidential candidates’ platforms and government plans, alongside the issues traditionally prioritised by voters.
According to the organisations and companies, Brazil possesses favourable conditions to expand its participation in global zero-carbon economy supply chains by leveraging competitive advantages in renewable generation, industrial capacity and investment. In this regard, the document warns that the country may need to reassess its incentive policies for the energy sector. For every BRL 1 allocated to renewables, approximately BRL 2.52 were directed to fossil fuels in 2024, according to data from the Institute for Socioeconomic Studies (Inesc).
“This is an important milestone for our sector. The letter brings together concrete priorities and conveys a clear message to future presidential candidates regarding the importance of incorporating the energy transition into the country’s development strategy, with dialogue, predictability and long-term commitment,” says Natália Oliveira, Head of Policy and Advocacy for Latin America at the Global Renewables Alliance.
Proposals presented
The letter to presidential candidates calls for measures aimed at expanding transmission and distribution infrastructure, integrating energy policy with industrial policy, industrial electrification, green hydrogen and its derivatives, green logistics corridors and ports, strengthening regulatory agencies and progressively reducing dependence on fossil fuels, in line with the climate commitments undertaken by Brazil at United Nations climate conferences, particularly COP30.
The document also highlights the importance of accelerating investment in energy storage, increasing regulatory certainty, stimulating low-carbon industrial supply chains and expanding renewable energy supply to the agricultural sector, with impacts on food security. Activities with high energy demand, such as data centres and infrastructure linked to artificial intelligence, are identified as growth drivers for renewable energy demand. Candidates for state governments will also receive the letter.
Sector data
According to Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), the country reached 259.5 gigawatts (GW) of installed electricity generation capacity in 2025 and produced more than 704,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh). The institutional letter states that Brazil maintainedan electricity matrix with more than 90% renewable sources.
The 2025 National Energy Balance, produced by the Energy Research Office (EPE), recorded solar generation of 70.7 terawatt-hours (TWh), an increase of 39.6%, and wind generation of 107.7 terawatt-hours (TWh), growth of 12.4%, in 2024.
According to the signatory organisations, Brazil attracted approximately US$ 38 billion in investments linked to the energy transition in 2025 and employed around one million people in the sector. The document also mentions an Inesc study according to whichsubsidies for fossil fuel sources totalled BRL 47.06 billion in 2024, while renewable sources received BRL 18.65 billion.
Legacy for the next government
The organisations state that the energy transition represents a strategic opportunity for Brazil to increase competitiveness, strengthen energy security, stimulate innovation and generate jobs in higher value-added industrial supply chains.
The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) is a global alliance of renewable energy industry associations. It works with governments, industry, investors and other stakeholders to advance the policies, partnerships and investment needed to accelerate renewable energy deployment in line with the global 3xRenewables target to deliver secure, competitive and resilient energy systems.
Founded by the Global Wind Energy Council, the Global Solar Council, the Green Hydrogen Organisation, the International Geothermal Association, the International Hydropower Association, and the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, GRA provides a unified voice across wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, green hydrogen, energy storage and grids.
