Energy system aspect in Brazil

Authors

  • C. A. V. Carneiro Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department IME, Military Institute of Engineering;Mechanical Engineering Department COPPE/UFRJ, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Author
  • J. C. S. Oliveira Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department IME, Military Institute of Engineering Author
  • A. B. Caldeira Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department IME, Military Institute of Engineering Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj10.610

Keywords:

Brazilian energy, alternative energy, renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions

Abstract

Brazilian energy matrix development has been dominated by hydropower due to the abundant natural relief. Additionally, small hydropower (SHP) is made within the country of difficult access, with the aim of providing energy in this region. On the other hand, there is the growth of alternative energies such as wind, thermal, thermonuclear, solar, and especially bioenergy, biofuels are observed. In turn, social and environmental impacts are studied as to minimize its effects in promoting more sustainable local neighborhood. Legal issues are fundamental to its environmental regulations so as to avoid the environmental impacts generated. This article describes the renewable energy alternatives that do not pollute the environment, and are used in the country, as well as the aspect of investment and financing in the Brazilian energy matrix.

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Published

2024-01-18

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 9 (2012)

Section

Articles