Operation of the Brazilian Renewable Energy System

Authors

  • A. Bertoni Campus I, Area III – Setor Universitário Author
  • G. Elias Campus I, Area III – Setor Universitário Author
  • A. Silveira Campus I, Area III – Setor Universitário Author
  • A. Fleury Campus I, Area III – Setor Universitário Author
  • T. Silveira Campus I, Area III – Setor Universitário Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj10.688

Keywords:

Hydroelectricity, Brazilian power system, Interconnected system

Abstract

This article describes in detail the operation of the Brazilian renewable energy system that is maybe the largest one in the planet. The Brazilian hydropower system is a system unique in the world because it hTas continental dimensions. Brazil has an 8.5 million square kilometers area. There is a complex net that is capable of delivering the country up to 104 GW (total power), among which about 84 GW are coming from hydroelectric power. More than 92% of the annual TWh consumed come from these hydro power plants. Coordinate the operation of this system is a somewhat singular task. That’s what is presented here.

Downloads

Published

2024-01-18

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 10 (2012)

Section

Articles