Photovoltaic Generation Potential of Paraná State, Brazil – A Comparative Analysis with European Countries

Tiepolo, Gerson Máximo; Junior, Jair Urbanetz; Canciglieri, Osíris; Viana, T.

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2014.10.228

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“…() verified results for the period between 2007 and 2012 and found an annual average solar radiation of 1,502.07 kWh/m 2 /year. Santos and Rüther (), working in the city of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina (SC), verified an annual average solar radiation of 1,550 kWh/m 2 /year, although this represents a smaller potential than obtained in the state of Paraná, which presented values ranging from 1,600 to 2,200 kWh/m 2 /year (Tiepolo et al., ).…”

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“…The costs of purchasing a photovoltaic system are, of course, relevant factors in the decision to install a system (Goldemberg & Paletta, ). Tiepolo, Urbanetz, Canciclieri, and Viana () confirm that with the increase in the number of installations of photovoltaic systems in Brazil, which initially applied only to universities and research centers, there has been a reduction in the costs of purchasing these systems of approximately 40% between 1996 and 2006, reaching 60% between 2009 and 2011. According to a study conducted by the Enterprises of Energetic Inquiry (), which covers the period from 2010 to 2023, the cost per residential watt‐peak (Wp) installed in Brazil fell from US$ 2.08/Wp in the first year (2010) to US$ 1.70/Wp in 2015, with the final projection expected to reach the price of US$ 1.11/Wp in 2023.…”

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Real-Time Analysis of Energy Generation of a Photovoltaic System Installed in the City of Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul

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Considering successive and costly increases in electricity rates, this article evaluates the generation of electricity from a photovoltaic system using solar energy, a renewable source. The solar photovoltaic system is installed at UNIVATES University Center, a public university in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and it is also connected to the electrical grid. Data related to the climatic conditions of the location, such as incident solar radiation, rainfall, and mean temperature, were obtained during the system's evaluation period and used along with bibliographic research on similar systems installed in southern Brazil. Our study quantified the energy produced over one calendar year (2014) and related it to the climatic variables and the conversion efficiency achieved by the system's photovoltaic modules. Our results show that there is both a strong relationship between the production of energy and climatic conditions and that the city, Lajeado, and the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, have good potential to supply energy using photovoltaic systems connected to the electrical grid. The horizontal global solar radiation average obtained in the study location was 4.14 kilowatts per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), and the average monthly production of energy reached 243.93 kWh/m2/month, with a total of 2,927.10 kWh produced in 2014, achieving a monthly average conversion efficiency of 11.07%. This conversion efficiency is close to the value of 12.6% obtained in 2013 in a similar study of the same solar photovoltaic system conducted over a shorter time period.

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Real-Time Analysis of Energy Generation of a Photovoltaic System Installed in the City of Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul

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“…The average annual irradiation in Brazil varies between 1200 and 2400 kWh/m 2 /year, which is above the European average [35,36]. Yet, the country's installed capacity for photovoltaic energy generation is lower than other countries [37,38].…”

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What is the Profile of the Investor in Household Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems?

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The implementation of energy-efficient systems in homes is of interest to many people, especially regarding the use of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems. Solar PV generation is essential worldwide because it is a significant source of renewable energy, wherein electricity can be stored for future use, and a cost-effective path for residential consumers. In contrast, considering the number of people who invest in PV systems versus those who do not, adherence is significantly unequal throughout society. Accordingly, predominant factors exist that increase the likelihood of residential PV solar power generation system adoption, which are seen as opportunities to increase energy efficiency. Furthermore, the literature is still insufficient regarding the exploration of variables that determine decisions around the purchase of green power generation systems. From this perspective, the current research aims to identify the socio-psychological profile of photovoltaic energy investors by applying four questionnaires, namely, psychological values, the human–nature relationship, motivation analyses, and household characteristics. The research results define the profile and motivations of green energy investors. The attitudes of potential investors are also predicted, and this research contributes to the development of the photovoltaic energy industry production chain by providing relevant information for better photovoltaic policy design and more targeted marketing strategies for companies.

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Paths and barriers to the diffusion of distributed generation of photovoltaic energy in southern Brazil

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Photovoltaic Generation Potential of Paraná State, Brazil – A Comparative Analysis with European Countries

Cited by 5 publications

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Real-Time Analysis of Energy Generation of a Photovoltaic System Installed in the City of Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul

Real-Time Analysis of Energy Generation of a Photovoltaic System Installed in the City of Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul

What is the Profile of the Investor in Household Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems?

Paths and barriers to the diffusion of distributed generation of photovoltaic energy in southern Brazil

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