Linear Fresnel reflector technology in Brazil: a techno-economic evaluation

Authors

  • G.F. Azevedo Department of Electrical Engineering - University of Brasília Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Gleba A, Avenida L3 Norte, 70.910-900, Brasília-DF (Brazil) Phone/Fax number:+55(61) 984350000 Author
  • M. E. Lopes Department of Electrical Engineering - University of Brasília Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Gleba A, Avenida L3 Norte, 70.910-900, Brasília-DF (Brazil) Phone/Fax number:+55(61) 984350000. Author
  • B.A. Menezes Department of Electrical Engineering - University of Brasília Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Gleba A, Avenida L3 Norte, 70.910-900, Brasília-DF (Brazil) Phone/Fax number:+55(61) 984350000 Author
  • O.H.F. Rabelo Department of Electrical Engineering - University of Brasília Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Gleba A, Avenida L3 Norte, 70.910-900, Brasília-DF (Brazil) Phone/Fax number:+55(61) 984350000 Author
  • L.B. Brito Department of Electrical Engineering - University of Brasília Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Gleba A, Avenida L3 Norte, 70.910-900, Brasília-DF (Brazil) Phone/Fax number:+55(61) 984350000 Author
  • A.B. Dias Department of Electrical Engineering - University of Brasília Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Gleba A, Avenida L3 Norte, 70.910-900, Brasília-DF (Brazil) Phone/Fax number:+55(61) 984350000 Author
  • A. L. F. Filho Department of Electrical Engineering - University of Brasília Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Gleba A, Avenida L3 Norte, 70.910-900, Brasília-DF (Brazil) Phone/Fax number:+55(61) 984350000 Author
  • E. G. Domingues Electrical Engineering/Control and Automation Engineering Program - Federal Institute of Goiás - Câmpus Goiânia Rua 75, nº46 - Centro, Goiânia - GO, 74055-110 (Brazil) Phone: +0055 62 3227-2769 Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj21.315

Keywords:

Economic Viability, Linear Fresnel Reflector, Regulated Contracting Environment, Univariate Sensitivity Analysis

Abstract

This study aims to present the results of applying a computational tool developed to perform a technical-economic feasibility analysis of a large-scale Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) solar power plant. The viability analysis indicators were obtained considering that the electricity produced trades at the Regulated Contracting Environment of the Brazilian Electricity Market. The parametric structural optimization method is used to optimize the technical parameters of the plant. A case study was conducted to analyze the viability of Implementing a 100 MW LFR power plant in the five regions of Brazil. The results indicated that Northeastern is the best region to install this power plant. However, the project is not viable in all cities analyzed. A sensitivity analysis (SA) of some strategically selected variables was conducted to evaluate its impacts on the project's net present value of an optimized LFR plant located in the city with the best technical performance. Finally, an optimistic scenario was evaluated considering the net present value's response to the parameters investigated in the SA. For this scenario, the results indicated the project's economic viability.

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Published

2024-01-08

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 3 (2023)

Section

Articles