Nonconventional Renewable Sources in Brazil and Their Impact on the Success of Bioenergy

Brazil has abundant natural sources of renewable energy. Existing renewable sources of energy are discussed and an overview of the energy options in Brazil is assessed with their current situation and future potential. Given the great deal of opportunities in terms of energy from wind, solar, and biomass and their impact in Brazil energy matrix, a diverse and sustainable framework for producing energy needs to be consolidated. The effectiveness of success of the Brazilian renewable energy market strongly depends on legislation and country policies. The growth will be as fast as the country implements energy policy to support the renewable sources of energy by breaking economic, regulatory, or institutional barriers. Furthermore, the impact of the nonconventional renewable energy in the success of bioenergy highly depends of the policymaker initiative on seeking a variety of renewable energy sources and their incorporation into the energy matrix of the country.