The Use of Solar Energy in Brazilian Residences

Authors

  • E. F. Nogueira Author
  • G. Garcia Author
  • R. C. Betini Author
  • P. C. Fritzen Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084//repqj16.226

Keywords:

Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic Power Generation

Abstract

The present  article  evaluates  the  economic viability  of  the  application  of  solar  energy  for  electric  power generation  via  the  use  of  photovoltaic  systems  in  a  residential consumption unit in the city of Curitiba, State of Paraná, Brazil. Since the energy from the sun is abundant, clean and renewable and has the potential to compete in productivity and profitability, it is of great interest to evaluate the applicability of these systems in homes and not only in industrial parks. A residence with the determined consumption profile was chosen to carry out the case study  through  simulations  with  the  HomerPro  software.  After analyzing  the  data,  the  photovoltaic  potential  of  the  State  of Paraná  was  estimated,  in  order  to  evaluate  the  use  of photovoltaic generation in the State energy matrix.

Author Biographies

  • E. F. Nogueira

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Technology; Paraná. Brazil

  • G. Garcia

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Technology; Paraná. Brazil

  • R. C. Betini

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Technology; Paraná. Brazil

  • P. C. Fritzen

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Technology; Paraná. Brazil

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Published

2024-01-24

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Articles