Regulatory Proposals for the Insertion of Distributed Energy Resources based on a Brazilian Utility Case and International Experiences

Authors

  • Julieta Rico Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Erick Pelegia Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Nilton Amado Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Welson Bassi Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Ildo Sauer Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.14575

Keywords:

Distributed Generation in Brazil; Brazilian Prosumers; DG' Benefit/Cost

Abstract

Utilities, policymakers, regulators, free market, and prosumers share a common interest in understanding whether benefits associated with such increased of DERs outweigh costs. To dimension and qualify B/C relationship, there are intrinsic variables relative to DERs' technical-economic arrangement and standard mechanisms used for its compensation: NEM, feed-in policies, etc. Other side, DERs must be adjusted on established regulatory framework, tariff schemes and utility revenue models. In this article, these three ambits are analyzed including a Brazilian southeastern region user's case study connected to MV network with DG measured data. Thus, some guidelines are pointed for the comprehensive implementation of DERs from the perspective of those involved.

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Author Biographies

Julieta Rico, Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Center for Analysis, Planning and Energy Resources Development (CPLEN), São Paulo - SP,  Brazil

Erick Pelegia, Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Center for Analysis, Planning and Energy Resources Development (CPLEN), São Paulo, Brazil

Nilton Amado, Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Center for Analysis, Planning and Energy Resources Development (CPLEN), São Paulo, Brazil

Welson Bassi, Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Center for Analysis, Planning and Energy Resources Development (CPLEN), São Paulo, Brazil

Ildo Sauer, Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Center for Analysis, Planning and Energy Resources Development (CPLEN), São Paulo, Brazil

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Published

2023-09-16

How to Cite

Rico, J., Pelegia, E., Amado, N., Bassi, W., & Sauer, I. (2023). Regulatory Proposals for the Insertion of Distributed Energy Resources based on a Brazilian Utility Case and International Experiences. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 13(5), 407–424. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.14575

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