Result is part of the decarbonization policy; the data are from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association
Brasília reached 530.1 MW of installed power in solar energy and ranks 1st among Brazilian capitals, according to the (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy).
The result is part of the GDF (Government of the Federal District) decarbonization policy, which combines expansion of generation in public buildings and schools with stimulation of electric mobility. The progress includes the implementation of public plants and new projects to expand installed capacity in the DF.
Public power plant in Águas Claras
Opened in June 2024 in the Águas Claras Ecological Park, the 1st Public Photovoltaic Solar Energy Plant in the DF received an investment of R$4.3 million. The annual capacity is 962.77 MWh, with estimated savings of R$1 million per year. The energy supplies 80 public buildings, including 10 public schools in the DF.
The consolidated report also records the Brasília — Capital of Solar Lighting program, with a forecast of R$ 130 million and a target of 100 MW, in addition to the CEB (Companhia Energética de Brasília) project to build a 120 MW plant intended to serve GDF buildings.
Economics and pedagogical laboratory
At CEF 801 in Recanto das Emas, the system was implemented in May 2025, with 104 solar panels. The unit serves 920 students distributed in 41 classes. Before installation, the school paid R$5,500 to R$7,000 per month for electricity.
“The savings represent something between R$70,000 and R$80,000 per year for the State”says the director of the institution, Cleiton de Oliveira.
According to technical data from the network, on average, the systems implemented supply around 40% of the consumption of school units. In the case of CEF 801, management estimates superior performance. “I believe it will be between 70% and 80%, mainly because our region has long periods of sunshine”said Oliveira.
The system is integrated into the electrical grid. When production exceeds consumption, the surplus is converted into credit on the next invoice. Maintenance is limited to periodic cleaning of the plates.
More than economics, the structure became a pedagogical tool. Even before installation, teachers worked on the topic in the classroom with videos, research and informative texts. On the opening day, students presented work on sustainability.
The theme became part of the school’s permanent planning. Students monitor energy production, visit the equipment and discuss the energy matrix, conscious consumption and renewable sources.
Lower emission transport
The DF public transport system currently has 6 electric buses. The goal is to reach 90 vehicles by the end of this year.
The fleet renewal includes buses with Euro 6 technology, which reduces pollutant emissions by up to 80%. The transport sector is the main source of greenhouse gases in the DF.
The incentive also applies to private vehicles. Since 2021, electric vehicles are exempt from IPVA in the Federal District. In 2025, the benefit was expanded to pre-owned hybrids. From 2020 to 2024, the tram fleet grew 9,455%, going from 154 to 14,715 units.
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