The evolution potential of photovoltaic energy: A comparative study between Brazil and Germany

Due to the growing demand on energy consumption, policy makers were pressured to create new strategies to improve the energy distribution system. The search for sustainable practices is a global necessity and photovoltaic energy is an option in this transition. The trend is for more advanced countries, such as Germany, to inspire others that are developing. This study aimed to compare the development of photovoltaic solar energy between Brazil and Germany. For that, a literature review was carried out followed by documental research. The results demonstrate that the regulation of photovoltaic energy in Brazil is recent, presenting barriers such as the lack of financial incentives, the lack of interest from the public perhaps due to the high costs, in addition to the difficulties in its generation and distribution. However, a long‐term positive change is envisioned. In Germany, the photovoltaic system is well developed, economically viable, has strong political and public support to achieve the goal established in the search for sustainability.