Potencial de geração de energia eólica no Brasil: análise de municípios na região Sul e Nordeste do Brasil

Abstract

In order to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, the growing demand for energy as well as the pursuit for energy alternatives, the debate about renewable energy has expanded. It is noteworthy, in this scenario, the wind power. The wind generation depends on wind speed, a variable that cant be controlled and which is characterized by variability, since it depends on the topography in addition to its intrinsic random nature. As a consequence, a wind energy generation facility cant guarantee a fixed amount of energy to the electrical system. To overcome this deficiency, the electric grid operator must maintain a reserve capacity in order to ensure the balance between load and generation of energy. There are many studies focusing on the impact of anemometry on the potential for wind energy generation as well as on the estimated generation costs (KAIGUI et al., 2012; OYEDEPO, 2012; YETER et al., 2012; CALLAWAY, 2010; SILVA et al., 2010). This fact becomes more evident, especially when it encourages the development of clean energy sources. The main objective of the research is to determine how the wind profile and the air desnsity affects the Geration potential in two Brazilian regions.