Análise de viabilidade técnica, econômica e ambiental de um projeto de eficiência energética associado com geração distribuída

Abstract

This study focused on developing a sustainability project carried out in 11 Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Goiás (IFG) campuses, combining energy efficiency and distributed generation actions to optimize energy consumption by through the retrofit of the lighting system, installation of a photovoltaic generation system, energy monitoring, and qualification and training of teachers, students and employees, in compliance with the guidelines established by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) within the scope of the Public Call for Priority Projects for EE and Strategic R&D nº 01/2016 – “Energy Efficiency and Mini Generation in Public Institutions of Higher Education”. In the lighting system, 18,377 inefficient lamps were replaced by lamps with more efficient technology, with an energy saving of 867.9 MWh/year and a peak demand reduction of 309.6 kW. The proposed generation system aimed to install 3076 PV modules on the rooftops of selected campus buildings, totaling 1 MWp of installed power with an average annual power generation of 1736.9 MWh/year. The total project investment was USD 1,348,768.50 and the global cost–benefit ratio of the project was 0.68, which will result in annual savings of approximately USD 197,321.85. This corresponded to a 58% reduction in energy bills. The project proposed in this work was considered technically and economically viable within the scope of the Brazilian Energy. The estimate of avoided carbon emissions is also carried out, considering the methodologies used by the United Nations Framework Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects that include energy efficiency activities and grid-connected renewable energy generation, resulting in an avoided emission of 983.36 tCO2 eq.