Exploratory study about wind-solar hybrid power plants in Brazil

Abstract

The Brazilian Electric Matrix needs energy sources diversification and installed capacity expansion to preserve national energy security and maintain or increase its renewable predominance. In this context, this work aimed to carry out an exploratory study on the combined centralized generation via wind-solar hybrid power plants in Brazil to view its respective current panorama and perspectives. The methodology used was information search through bibliographic research of national technical documents and academic articles. The results verify that there is still no specific regulation of wind-solar hybrid power plants in Brazil, but indicate that there is potential for implementing this type of enterprise, especially in the Northeast region. The conclusion is that the use of wind-solar hybrid power plants in Brazil can be a relevant and benefit opportunity for the Brazilian Electric Sector. However, it needs a regulatory advance to fill the vacuum of the current regulatory framework and encourage the implementation of this type of project.