Brazil's energy matrix is a global benchmark: more than 88% of electricity in 2024 came from renewable sources, well above the global average, according to t he National Energy Balance (BEN) 2025 . This result combines the use of hydroelectric, solar, wind and biomass energy, with a focus on sugar cane and ethanol. In 2025, according to government data, solar and wind energy together accounted for 34% of national electricity production, a milestone in the diversification of the matrix. These figures reinforce a consistent track record: since 2004, the share of renewable sources in electricity has never been less than 70%, placing Brazil among the global leaders in clean energy.

In the industrial sector, according to the 2025 BEN, 64.4% of the energy consumed comes from renewable sources, supported by clean electricity (88.2%), sugarcane bagasse and other biomass sources. Structural projects illustrate this transformation.

The Rio do Vento Wind Complex, located in Rio Grande do Norte, is today one of the largest wind energy projects in Latin America, with 1.2 GW of installed capacity. Developed by Casa dos Ventos, the project integrates hundreds of wind turbines and generates enough energy to supply millions of homes. In addition to boosting clean energy generation, the complex promotes regional development, workforce training and new opportunities for the national wind equipment and services production chain.

In the bioenergy segment, Raízen's second-generation (2G) ethanol plant in Piracicaba (SP) represents a global milestone in industrial innovation. With an annual capacity of 82 million litres, the unit uses sugarcane bagasse and straw as raw material, increasing ethanol production by up to 50% without the need to expand agricultural areas. The technology, developed in Brazil, positions the country at the forefront of sustainable biofuel production, contributing to the decarbonisation of the transport sector and the diversification of the energy matrix.

Meanwhile, the Pecém Hydrogen Hub, in Ceará, consolidates Brazil's leading role in the production of sustainable hydrogen, with planned investments of more than US$ 30 billion (around €26 billion). The project brings together national and international companies in an ecosystem focused on the production, storage and export of hydrogen and derivatives, integrating the Port of Pecém into green corridors connecting South America to Europe.

Companies such as WEG, Natura and Suzano are also expanding Brazil's leading role in sustainable solutions and technological innovation. WEG has led the development of high-efficiency electric motors and solar and wind power generation systems; Natura consolidates bioeconomy and traceability practices in Amazonian supply chains; and Suzano invests in forest-based bioproducts and low-emission industrial processes.

According to BEN 2025 , the energy sector accounted for only 20% of Brazil's CO₂ emissions, a significant contrast to the global average of 76%.

"Brazil has all the conditions to lead the global energy transition. We are a country that produces clean energy, with one of the most renewable energy matrices in the world, combining innovation, biodiversity and environmental responsibility. ApexBrasil has been working to transform this potential into concrete investment opportunities, promoting Brazil as a reliable, strategic and sustainable green power. Participation in Hannover Messe 2026 as a partner country reflects this effort," says Jorge Viana, president of ApexBrasil.

Government Initiatives for Energy Transition

The Federal Government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, encourages the sector through a number of programmes. Among them, we can highlight the New Growth Acceleration Programme (Novo PAC), which has already added 11.8 GW to the national system by April 2025, the result of investments exceeding R$ 83 billion, around €13 billion, in more than 280 solar and wind projects. These investments represent not only energy generation, but also job creation, economic growth and the inclusion of national companies in global energy transition value chains.

The National Mineral Policy Plan (PNPM) is also part of this strategic agenda, guiding the sustainable use of mineral resources and reinforcing Brazil's role as a reliable supplier of critical minerals for clean technologies — such as lithium, nickel, graphite, and rare earths. Launched with a horizon of 2050, the plan provides for measures to expand responsible production, attract investments in low-impact mining, and promote the industrialisation of these strategic inputs. The initiative aims to consolidate Brazil as a key player in the global energy transition value chain, in line with the European Green Deal and the Global Gateway, reinforcing the complementarity between the Brazilian and European economies.

In low-carbon fuels, Brazil has inaugurated the world's largest second-generation ethanol plant, with a capacity of 82 million litres/year. The Brazilian government is also preparing to launch the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme (ProBioQAV) in 2027, setting mandatory emission reduction targets for the aviation sector and encouraging the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

With abundant natural resources, growing technological capacity and consistent public policies, Brazil presents itself as a reliable ally in a cleaner, more innovative and sustainable global economy.