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Electricity Supply Regulations in South America: A Review of Regulatory Aspects

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  • Robson Porsch Delavechia

    (Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria 97105-900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

  • Bibiana P. Ferraz

    (Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90040-060, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

  • Raul Scapini Weiand

    (Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90040-060, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

  • Leonardo Silveira

    (Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria 97105-900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

  • Maicon Jaderson Silveira Ramos

    (Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90040-060, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

  • Laura Lisiane Callai dos Santos

    (Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria 97105-900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

  • Daniel Pinheiro Bernardon

    (Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria 97105-900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

  • Rui Anderson Ferrarezi Garcia

    (State Electric Power Company (CEEE), Equatorial Energy Group, Porto Alegre 91410-400, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

Abstract

The quality of electricity is one of the most discussed issues in the regulatory context, structured by guidelines that allow the assessment of efficiency in electricity supply. Regarding electricity distribution systems, it is essential to highlight the aspects associated with the definition of continuity indicators to measure the service provided by the utilities. The parameters used to calculate the indicators are set by specific agencies in each country based on studies and their characteristics. With the growth in demand for electricity, debates associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, and the increase in Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) connected to the grid, a new trend related to the energy supply is verified. Given these new scenarios, this paper presents a literature review in the regulatory field of existing distribution systems in South American countries. The research proposes to analyze, compare, and expose the current models to evaluate their methods and indicators, including a complete case study in Brazil. This paper seeks to illustrate and point out perspectives, challenges, and future perspectives through the collected and analyzed data.

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  • Robson Porsch Delavechia & Bibiana P. Ferraz & Raul Scapini Weiand & Leonardo Silveira & Maicon Jaderson Silveira Ramos & Laura Lisiane Callai dos Santos & Daniel Pinheiro Bernardon & Rui Anderson Fer, 2023. "Electricity Supply Regulations in South America: A Review of Regulatory Aspects," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-33, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:2:p:915-:d:1034764
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