PENETRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS OF THE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION IN THE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK RELATED TO THE BRAZILIAN COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Abstract

The growing world demand for electrical energy associated with the increasing greenhouse gas emissions is resulting in a growing need to use clean energy. Solar energy is one of the clean energy solutions that has been growing and consolidating around the world. In Brazil, to incentivize the use of solar energy, the government enabled and stimulated the Distributed Generation sector through the Normative Resolution 482/2012. Although, the Distributed Generation growth is impacting the distribution network. Due to it, the bodies responsible for energy planning in Brazil are proposing changes to the current resolution. In this context, this work aims to discuss the revenue reduction impacts caused by the penetration of Distributed Generation in the distribution network, where ten main Brazilian energy distributors are analyzed. To this end, documentary research is carried out through databases, laws, and regulations. In addition, a method is proposed to quantify the Distributed Generation penetration rate and its impact on the distribution networks. The results present the Distributed Generation penetration rates in distribution networks and the Distributed Generation quantified impact, in kWh, in the distributor. It also presents indicators that might help energy sector managers to formulate and/or create strategies to solve the negative impacts of the Distributed Generation penetration in the distribution network.