Rural electrification in Brazil based on microgrids

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31

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CIRED 2019

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3-6 June 2019

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Madrid, Spain

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Yes

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Vilá, Cristina, Iberdrola, Spain
Martínez, María, Iberdrola, Spain
Fontana, Heron, Iberdrola, Brazil
Rodrigues, Débora, Iberdrola, Brazil
Anduaga, Jon, Tecnalia, Spain
Vila, David, Indra, Spain

Abstract

In a context of swift economic development in Brazil, the electrification of rural areas is becoming an important matter for the Government. Expanding the grid in remote areas is often expensive due to long distances from the main grid, deriving in poor quality of supply. The purpose of this paper is presenting a techno-economical study of unconventional electrification solutions for rural areas in Brazil. It analyzes the viability of deploying these solutions versus traditional ones and individual supply solutions (solar panels with batteries). The term unconventional refers to isolated small-scale electricity supply systems, acknowledged as microgrids. It concludes that microgrids are more cost efficient than traditional electrification strategies and individual systems. Savings are higher when the distance from the microgrid to the village is low and the voltage level is high. Additionally, it embodies important social benefits for communities and enables providing public lighting service.

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AIM

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2019-06-03

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CIRED 2019 Conference

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https://cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/781
http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/1000

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2032-9644

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978-2-9602415-0-1