Geração distribuída no Brasil: análise de sua evolução e aspectos regulatórios

Abstract

The electricity sector is undergoing an energy transition resulting from innovations, such as new renewable energies and distributed generation (DG). The current electricity generation paradigm to meet demand is still centralized generation, but a new decentralized model is emerging and signaling the advancement of DG. In this context, the objective of this article is to present the evolution of DG in Brazil, its respective regulation and to carry out a critical analysis as a contribution to the relevant regulation. The method used was to carry out an exploratory, descriptive and bibliographic study, basing the analysis of information on the growth and prospects of the DG market. The results obtained were findings of the growth of DG in the country from 2012 to the present, the predominance of photovoltaic solar technology and the existence of considerable potential for future growth. It was concluded that, despite the evolution of regulation in relation to the issue of DG in Brazil, there is a need for more regulatory improvements to more adequately drive this market.