Mecanismos de incentivo a geração distribuída de energia fotovoltaica aplicadas ao Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

The present work aimed to propose an incentive program to distributed photovoltaic energy generation, using the hydropower and the thermopower plants as references in comparison with a solar energy plant, located in Rio de Janeiro city, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The methodology used is based, primarily, in the identification of countries with best practices in production of renewable energy, specifically photovoltaic, and its incentive mechanisms (Benchmarking). Official data prospection: solar irradiation and financial, that culminated in the elaboration of production and distribution of photovoltaic solar energy scenarios. These data were used to economic feasibility appraisal in relation to the Mauá 3 thermopower plant and Foz do Chapecó hydropower plant. Therefore, the results obtained by the performed analyzes show that applying programs that encourages generation of photovoltaic energy in residences, is cheaper for the government than the construction of new thermopower plant.