Resumo:
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.
