WIND GENERATION ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY IN NORTHEAST BRAZIL

Autores

  • Antonio Henriques de Araujo Junior Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Palavras-chave:

Eolic Energy, Wind generation Viability, Energy Sustainability

Resumo

This study seeks to pinpoint and define variables that exert the most significant influence on the economic feasibility of operating equipment and wind farms in Northeast Brazil. It aims to identify key performance factors crucial for the economic analysis, including technologies, equipment size, and productive efficiency. Brazil boasts one of the world's cleanest energy matrices, primarily relying on hydro power. Through cash flow analysis, the study enables the calculation of break-even points for various scrutinized variables such as equipment load factor, wind turbine investment, and effective hours available for wind generation. Despite the economic viability of wind generation projects in Northeast Brazil under the examined conditions, their profitability remains relatively low over a 15-year period.

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2023-12-09

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v. 29 n. 2 (2023)

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