Palmas Solar Program

This knowledge product describes the Palmas Solar Program, an ambitious initiative launched in 2015 to position Palmas, Brazil, as a leader in solar energy. The program incentivizes households and businesses to adopt photovoltaic systems by offering significant tax reductions, fostering decentralized energy generation. Palmas leverages its abundant solar resources to transition towards renewable energy while reducing dependence on hydropower and addressing climate change impacts. The case study highlights economic, environmental, and social benefits achieved through the program, including energy cost savings, local economic stimulation, and greenhouse gas emission reductions.