Making the case for grid-connected photovoltaics in Brazil

► With the declining costs of PV and the rising prices of conventional electricity, Brazil will soon enjoy grid parity. ► The availability of raw materials (Si and green electricity) make Brazil an ideal candidate to become an important player in the PV production scenario. ► A feed-in tariff program in Brazil should be limited in time and size. ► A feed-in tariff program in Brazil should be large enough to stimulate the local market, but it should at the same time be small enough in order not to impose a large financial burden to consumers.