Estudo técnico e socioeconômico da implementação de um sistema de energia renovável na zona rural do estado do Paraná

Abstract

Energy consumption has increased over the years and allied to this fact, the strong presence of energy sources that are harmful to the environment is notorious in the energy matrix. Alternatives are needed to reduce pollutant gas emissions and it is in this context that renewable energy sources are seen as excellent options. Just as energy consumption is constantly increasing in Brazil, agriculture, a primordial sector of the Brazilian economy, also needs a great energy demand to carry out its processes. Animal excreta can be used as a source of biomass, which in addition to being a renewable energy source, minimizes the problems caused by methane gas emitted by waste. Allied to this, solar energy can be transformed into electrical energy, through irradiation in photovoltaic modules. Combining the factors presented, this work presents a technical and socioeconomic study in relation to the feasibility of implementing a photovoltaic energy system and a biodigester system in a property in the rural area of the state of Paraná. A study was carried out to estimate the payback period for an investment in renewable energy, biomass and solar, and what benefits the investments can bring to the local producer.