Paraíba's strategic location makes it one of the regions with the highest incidence of solar radiation worldwide, with an average of 5.73 kWh/m² per day. Such an attribute gives the Paraíba significant potential for generating clean and renewable energy. With a focus on sustainable development, the State Government has supported initiatives that promote the use of renewable energy sources, not only for their environmental benefits but also to stimulate the local economy and generate employment, better income, and quality of life for the population.

Intending to consolidate the insertion of Paraíba in the national and international scenarios of investments in the solar energy sector, we launched this Solarimetric Atlas. This Atlas offers a web tool that quantifies and indicates, through georeferenced maps, the most promising regions in terms of solar energy resources in the state, including the estimation of the technical-economic potential. Fully interactive and available on the internet, the Atlas web is a fundamental tool to attract new investors in solar energy projects. Among its features, the user can access irradiation data and basic simulation of photovoltaic systems for photovoltaic energy generation in any location in the state, using search and selection tools directly on georeferenced maps.

Investors, small and medium-size local entrepreneurs, universities, schools, and public organizations will be able to obtain accurate information for making strategic decisions and developing innovative projects in solar energy. The State of Paraíba continues to advance and consolidate its economic leadership, building a sustainable future for the people of Paraíba.

João Azevêdo Lins Filho
Governor

July, 2023