Potential of Alternative Sources for Electric Power Generation in the State of Paraná

Abstract The State of Paraná stands out in Brazil for its hydraulic potential for electricity generation. Furthermore, the State also shows potential for the use of other sources of energy, such as solar energy, biogas and biomass. The study traces the profile of electric energy consumption and comp...

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Published in:	Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology Vol. 64; no. spe
Main Authors:	Pessoa, Diego Rodrigues, Colla, Débora Cristina, Costa, Bill Jorge
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar) 01-01-2021
Subjects:	Distributed Energy Generation Open Data Analysis Potential of Energy Generation Estimate Renewable Energy Sources State of Paraná
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Summary:	Abstract The State of Paraná stands out in Brazil for its hydraulic potential for electricity generation. Furthermore, the State also shows potential for the use of other sources of energy, such as solar energy, biogas and biomass. The study traces the profile of electric energy consumption and compiles analysis of the alternative energy potentials of Paraná on the use of solar energy, the biomass of forest residues and agricultural crops, the generation of biogas through the residues of farmed animals and the urban solids residues. The work took account for the estimates, the logistical limitations for the biomass or biogas collection and the real availability of the wastes in terms of viability of exploration through distributed generation plants. The use of the business analytics software Tableau Desktop 2020.3.2® made possible the open data analysis at the municipal level. The paper provides realistic estimates about the feasibility of the use of alternative energy sources in the State of Paraná.
ISSN:	1516-8913 1678-4324
DOI:	10.1590/1678-4324-75years-2021200734