Análise regulatória das condições de interconexão da geração distribuída: requisitos para os procedimentos de distribuição

Abstract

Electric energy generation produced close to the consumption local or in its own consumption installation – discarding power, property, energy source and technology – brings a series of benefits regarding traditional centralized generation. It is, by concept, named distributed generation. This is a new vision of the electric energy generation. It saves transmission investments, reduces losses in this system and, as a result, it improves the electric energy service quality. The possibility of adding centralized generation together with distributed generation is already a Brazilian reality. It started after the legal opening of the system that ended up with monopoly and allowed the connection of any generation mode, discarding its dimension. On the other hand, distributed generation will provide a more important role of alternative energy sources in electric generation. This happens due to the rising worry about environmental sustainability which leads to controlled exploration of natural resources. In addition to that, it shows incentives and subsidies to a more intense use of these renewable sources. It is important to mention, though, that a clear regulation definition of interconnection issues of this generation be imperative so this tendency can be confirmed. In this context, the present dissertation shows conceptualization of distributed generation suited to the Brazilian panorama and analyses national an international regulation marks. It also points the incentives and the most discussed barriers that impact the interconnection regulation with the electric system. Finally, this study suggests aspects to be discussed by ‘distribution procedures’ aiming to simplify and motivate the participation of these sources considering Brazil’s development.