Viabilidade econômica de tecnologias de geração de energia em comunidades isoladas do Amapá: uma análise por meio do modelo do custo nivelado de energia

Abstract

Given the difficulties observed in the northern region regarding access to electricity, this study applies a tool based on the open source software Onsset to calculate the cost required to generate electricity in fictitious isolated communities located in the state of Amapá. To this end, the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) model is used, which estimates, in dollars, the cost per kilowatt-hour generated by solar, wind, hydrokinetic and diesel systems. The analysis considers specific characteristics of twelve communities, such as geographic coordinates, solar irradiation, wind speed and the nearest river. The results demonstrate that the most advantageous technology, in terms of cost-benefit according to the methodology used for the hypothetical case, is photovoltaic solar energy, thus recommending special attention to the latter with a view to future practical application.