Overview of alternative energy in Brazil

Abstract

Brazil met in a deep financial and economic crisis. In this context, it is widely accepted that the strong industrial competitiveness is vital as an economic engine of growth and job creation. From this point of view, the development and use of new energy sources is needed. In this regard and given the characteristics of Brazil in size and ability to find great alternative energy sources, it is necessary to its use properly. This article offers the opportunity to examine all the crucial and fundamental components that the government has been offering for the growing use of new energy resources. This study shows the activities, growth and development of alternative energy sources since the year of energy crisis grid 2001 to the realization of projections for the next 5 years. The purpose of this study is to show the economic, financial and technological conditions necessary for the development of renewable energy and other domestic energy sources in order to reduce the dependence of small users with private Enterprise.