Integração de um parque solar a um centro de operação remota

Abstract

The main power generation matrix in Brazil is hydroelectric, whose primary source is water resources, which is an abundant asset in our country, however, ending. Despite the fact that water resources are abundant in Brazil, the development of energy generation through the solar source is an alternative to the limiting consequences of hydroelectric energy generation, namely: the water condition of the region where it is located, the need of vacant areas, the environmental impact resulting from the flooding areas, the indirect impact on the ecosystem due to the formation of a dam and, the main one, the existence of a large flow of water. It happens that, considering the continental dimensions of Brazil, it is faced with regions without the minimum prerequisite for hydraulic generation, however, primordial, whatever the source of energy. In view of this factor, by eliminating such prerequisites, the implantation of the solar energy generation system implies diversification of the main energy generating matrix in Brazil and, consequently, it becomes a new alternative of inexhaustible energy generating source, not only in view of the latent decrease in water levels, but also in view of the geothermal conditions of certain regions in Brazil that do not have the minimum water resource and, in the middle of the 21st century, live in a negative context of social development, since they do not have not even access to electricity. Therefore, the production of electric energy through the solar source becomes attractive and viable for the contribution of the Brazilian electric matrix. In this sense, this work aims to evaluate and present the operation of solar parks directly from a Remote Operation Center, as well as to evaluate the impact of the methodology on the operation and operationalization of the plant. This remote operation methodology consists of an operation center capable of remotely controlling several projects simultaneously, for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with support from the team of local maintainers only during business hours. The team of local maintainers is responsible for the maintenance of the plant and operation in case of communication failure (telecommunication) with the remote operation center. For the methodology to work properly, it is recommended to implement a warning scale for possible activations of this team outside business hours. The implementation of the remote operation of a solar park brings numerous benefits, such as the reduction of the cost of the activity in face of the reduction of the number of employees for the local operation and, therefore, reduction of the risk of labor liabilities and OPEX savings, increased reliability and efficiency of operation, enabling continuous improvement of the operation and propagation of this alternative of energy generation to places that are not interesting for traditional energy generation, whose demonstration will be presented in this work.