Title :
Distributed generation in Brazil: Advances and gaps in regulation
Author :
Kawai, Mikio ; Valei Soares, Ananda ; Franco Barbosa, Paulo ; Morales Udaeta, Miguel Edgar
Author_Institution :
Univ. de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
Abstract :
In this article will be analyzed the recent regulation from its out take compared to first purpose of expansion of distributed generation in Brazil. The analysis will take place through real and improved scenarios considering the avoided costs of grid infrastructure and free energy market trading aiming an effective environment to encourage massive investments and sector growth.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; power grids; power markets; distributed generation; free energy market trading; grid infrastructure; Distributed power generation; Electricity supply industry; Electromyography; Investment; cost avoidance; distributed generation; electrical energy; regulation;
Journal_Title :
Latin America Transactions, IEEE (Revista IEEE America Latina)
DOI :
10.1109/TLA.2015.7332137