Otimização da demanda contratada de uma empresa agroindustrial pertencente ao subgrupo A4: estudo de caso

Abstract

Contracted demand analysis plays a crucial role both in the industrial and commercial sectors. When dealing with contracted demand, it is essential to ensure proper contracting to avoid wastage in both energy and financial terms. The aim of this thesis is to quantify the losses resulting from inadequate sizing of contracted demand, both in energy and financial terms. Additionally, it seeks to demonstrate the importance of a thorough analysis of contracted demand for companies and businesses, as well as the potential savings that can be achieved through a comprehensive prior study or subsequent correction. In this context, the research is based on the analysis of electricity bills from an agro-industrial cooperative, combined with theoretical foundations. This approach allows for a practical understanding of the challenges faced by the cooperative regarding the sizing of their contracted demand. However, it is essential to provide further context to situate the reader within the current energy landscape and emphasize the relevance of the study. It is observed that inadequate contracting of demand can lead to various issues, such as increased costs, energy inefficiency, and resource waste. Therefore, the central problem addressed in this work is: How can adequate contracting of demand be ensured, considering the different aspects that influence sizing, in order to optimize the energy and financial performance of companies and businesses? Thus, the objectives of this study are to identify the key factors that contribute to inadequate sizing of contracted demand, quantify the losses associated with this inadequacy, and propose effective strategies to enhance this process. Through a detailed and comprehensive analysis, it is expected to provide companies and businesses with a solid foundation for making informed decisions, resulting in improved energy efficiency, reduced operational costs, and optimized use of available resources. The practical relevance of this work manifests in the tangible benefits that companies and businesses can obtain through proper analysis of contracted demand. In addition to avoiding waste and financial losses, organizations will have the opportunity to maximize energy efficiency, contribute to environmental sustainability, and strengthen their competitive position in the market. By conducting a meticulous analysis of electricity bills from the agro-industrial cooperative and building upon strong theoretical foundations, this work will provide insights and practical strategies to enhance the sizing of contracted demand. Through the use of spreadsheets and comparisons, it will be possible to determine the actual advantages and disadvantages resulting from changes in demand within the respective units of the cooperative.