The main renewable energy sectors driving job growth in Brazil are:
- Liquid Biofuels: This is the largest employer in Brazil’s renewable energy sector, generating around 994,000 jobs in 2023. This sector includes producing bioethanol and biodiesel, which are significant parts of Brazil’s energy mix.
- Solar Photovoltaics: The solar energy sector has seen rapid expansion and created about 264,000 jobs in 2023. Brazil has more than 26 GW of installed solar capacity and ranks as a global leader in solar job creation. The solar sector continues to grow, driven by both large-scale projects and distributed generation.
- Hydropower: Hydroelectric power remains an important source of renewable jobs, employing around 177,000 people in 2023. Brazil’s extensive river systems and large dams contribute significantly to this sector.
- Wind Energy: Wind power is also expanding, with job numbers reaching around 80,000 in 2023, up from about 68,000 the previous year. Wind energy growth contributes to diversifying Brazil’s renewable energy employment landscape.
Together, these sectors accounted for approximately 1.56 million renewable energy jobs in Brazil in 2023, making it the largest renewable energy workforce in Latin America and third largest globally behind China and the European Union. Solar energy and biofuels are the primary drivers of recent job growth, followed by hydro and wind power. The continued expansion depends on favorable policies, workforce training, and attracting investment to sustain and increase job creation in the coming years.
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