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Brazil plans to add enough distributed solar power over the next decade to serve 13.5 million consumers, transforming how millions generate their own clean electricity. The ambitious expansion will bring 41.4 GW of new solar capacity to homes, businesses, and factories across the country.
While big solar farms struggle with high interest rates, Brazil's rooftop solar sector is holding steady with $2.7 billion in financing. Homeowners and businesses are proving that local, small-scale renewable energy can weather economic storms better than massive utility projects.
Chile just made it easier to add batteries to small solar farms, a move that could help the country store sunshine and use clean energy around the clock. Small renewable projects now account for nearly 10% of Chile's electricity.
Bolivia just made it easier for businesses and individuals to sell clean energy back to the grid. The new system could transform how the country powers itself while cutting red tape for solar investors.