Coordinates science and technology activities within Brazil, including those researching and promoting sustainable energy. Uses grants, loans, and equity to support non-profit and for-profit companies and projects.

Sol Brasil, a program which aims to increase the use of solar water heating. Initiatives and activites include a marketing scheme, qualification/certification standards for solar water heater installers, and R&D support and incentives to promote innovation with SWH companies.

Funding for Sol Brasil is recieved from the Solar Fund, which was created and developed with resources from the Electric Sector Fund (composed of contributions from utilities) of the Ministry of Science and Technology.