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Solar energy scenarios in Brazil. Part two: Photovoltaics applications

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  • Martins, F.R.
  • Rüther, R.
  • Pereira, E.B.
  • Abreu, S.L.

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This paper discusses some energy scenarios for photovoltaic applications in Brazil engendered by using SWERA database in order to demonstrate its potential for feasibility analysis and application in the energy planning for electricity generation. It discusses two major different markets: hybrid PV-Diesel installations in mini-grids of the off-grid Brazilian electricity system in the Amazon region, and grid-connected PV in urban areas of the interconnected Brazilian electricity system. The potential for using PV is huge, and can be estimated in tens to hundreds of MWp in the Amazon region alone, even if only a fraction of the existing Diesel-fired plants with a total installed capacity of over 620Â MVA would fit to run in an optimum Diesel/PV mix. Most of the major cities in Brazil present greater electricity demand in summertime with the demand peak happening in the daytime period. This energy profile match the actual solar resource assessment provided by SWERA Data Archive, enabling grid-connected PV systems to provide an important contribution to the utility's capacity.

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  • Martins, F.R. & Rüther, R. & Pereira, E.B. & Abreu, S.L., 2008. "Solar energy scenarios in Brazil. Part two: Photovoltaics applications," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 36(8), pages 2855-2867, August.
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