Petrolina: Brazil’s Sunshine Capital, and the Map of Opportunity It Draws

Key Points Petrolina leads Brazil in annual sunshine hours, making “sun” a measurable local advantage. The same climate that looks harsh on a postcard is powering solar investment and high-value irrigated exports. A Top 10 ranking shows the sunniest belt is concentrated in the semi-arid Northeast, plus a few coastal hubs. Petrolina, in the São […]