PRIMEIRO SISTEMA FOTOVOLTAICO CONECTADO À REDE ELÉTRICA HOMOLOGADO PELA COPE

Abstract

Currently, the main feature of the Brazilian electric system is the use of large plants, centralizing power generatioN , and transport this through extensive transmission and distribution resulting in large losses. In this sense, a new option has emerged, called distributed generation, in which the generators are located near to consumers, offering a means for utilities to increase energy availability locally, eliminating the inconvenience of moving this to the consumer centers. The Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems has wide application in the urban environment as generators of electricity close to the point of consumption. Are easily integrated into the building, requiring no additional area, which are usually installed on the roof of the building. Have high reliability and operate cleanly and quietly. The ELCO company, located in Curitiba, has homologated the first photovoltaic system in Parana by the local power utility (COPEL ) within the requirements established by Resolution 482/2012 of ANEEL. In this sense, the present study aimed to examine, over twelve months of operation the Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems, its effectiveness through the evaluation of their performance by following some known as indices of merit, which are: Yield, Performance Ratio, and Capacity Factor. As a result the generation of electricity proved in accordance with the expected values and the indices obtained for Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems installed in Curitiba showed values compatible with systems installed in Brazilian localities.