Brazil reaches 2 million jobs created by solar energy

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A just and accessible energy transition is also a path to job and income generation in Brazil

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Labor Day has traditionally been a moment to reflect on rights, achievements, and challenges in the world of work. In 2026, this reflection inevitably involves an ongoing transformation: the energy transition.

Driven by climate urgency and the need for sustainable development, this shift is reshaping the labor market in Brazil and around the world. In this context, solar energy has established itself as one of the leading forces in job creation and new opportunities.

Recent data from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) indicates that the renewable energy sector already employs more than 16 million people globally, with solar energy accounting for the largest share of this growth.

In Brazil, the impact is also significant: the country has already accumulated around 2 million jobs generated by solar energy, according to ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association), reflecting the rapid expansion of this source in recent years. This growth has driven more than R$296 billion in investments since 2012, consolidating photovoltaic energy as the leading renewable employer in the country.

But the numbers tell only part of the story. Solar energy is not just creating jobs, it is transforming the way work happens. Because it is decentralized, this energy source enables opportunities to be generated across different territories, including regions that have historically been left out of economic development.

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For Revolusolar, local leadership is key to a just energy transition

Community solar becomes even more relevant by bringing energy generation directly into communities. This model not only reduces electricity costs but also creates concrete pathways for productive inclusion.

Over the past 10 years, we have trained 113 people, providing opportunities for income and employment generation for residents in the territories where we operate. From young people entering the workforce for the first time, to professionals seeking to re-enter the job market, as well as women who found in these training programs a path to professional development—everyone gains opportunities and becomes part of a fair and growing value chain.

In this sense, the energy transition moves beyond being solely an environmental agenda and becomes a strategy for fair and inclusive social development.

The solar energy value chain is broad and diverse: it ranges from system installation and maintenance to fields such as engineering, sales, logistics, and technical education. This expands access to the labor market, allowing people with different levels of education to participate and creating real opportunities for social mobility.

At the same time, this growth comes with challenges. Ensuring that the benefits of the energy transition are distributed fairly is still an ongoing task. Without policies and initiatives that prioritize inclusion, there is a risk of reproducing existing inequalities.

That is why community solar projects, like those developed by Revolusolar, are so strategic. They demonstrate in practice that it is possible to combine innovation, sustainability, and social justice. More than generating clean energy, these projects empower people, strengthen communities, and create solutions that emerge from within.

In Brazil, where solar potential is abundant, the opportunity is even greater. The expansion of solar energy not only contributes to diversifying the energy matrix but also drives investment, stimulates the economy, and opens new employment perspectives.

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Talent platform

Soon, Revolusolar will launch a digital talent platform focused on the solar energy sector, connecting professionals trained by Revolusolar with companies seeking qualified labor.

The platform also serves as a strategic tool to track graduates and measure the impact of professional training.

In this first phase, the focus is to structure a functional model that increases visibility for trained professionals, reduces friction in hiring processes, and tests the solution’s fit within the market.

On this Labor Day, looking at community solar is also about looking at the future of work: a future that is more decentralized, more inclusive, and more connected to the needs of the planet.

A future where generating energy also means generating dignity, income, and a sense of belonging.

Because, in the end, this is not just about technology, it is about people.

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