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This research paper analyzes the determinants of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) generation penetration across 5,563 municipalities in Brazil. The study finds that demand-side factors—specifically population, GDP, and electricity tariffs—are more significant predictors of PV adoption than the availability of solar resources. The authors argue that current tariff subsidies in high-potential regions like the Northeast may be hindering PV growth and suggest that climate mitigation policies must address demand-side frictions to be effective.

This technical briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the risks posed by Provisional Measure (MPV) 884/2019 and its associated parliamentary amendments to the implementation of Brazil's Forest Code (Law 12.651/2012). The document focuses on the implications of removing the registration deadline for the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) and how this affects the Environmental Regularization Program (PRA) and agricultural credit.

The report evaluates Brazil's energy safety nets, finding that while Luz para Todos has nearly achieved universal rural electricity access and Tarifa Social supports basic consumption for the poorest, both require modifications to support higher energy needs. Bolsa Família's support for LPG is deemed inadequate due to non-earmarked funds and rising fuel costs, leading to a recent increase in traditional biomass use for cooking.