Combining wind and solar energy sources: Potential for hybrid power generation in Brazil

Wind and solar energy have stood out in recent years because of the growth of global installed capacity. This work aims to present wind and solar photovoltaic energy development and its regulatory framework in Brazil, and demonstrate the potential for centralized hybrid generation. Official studies,...

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Published in:Utilities policy 2020-12, Vol.67, p.101084, Article 101084
Main Authors: Ferraz de Andrade Santos, José Alexandre, de Jong, Pieter, Alves da Costa, Caiuby, Torres, Ednildo Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
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Brazilian regulatory framework
Hybrid energy systems
Solar photovoltaic power
Wind power
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Summary:Wind and solar energy have stood out in recent years because of the growth of global installed capacity. This work aims to present wind and solar photovoltaic energy development and its regulatory framework in Brazil, and demonstrate the potential for centralized hybrid generation. Official studies, research reports, and thematic maps were consulted, and two pilot hybrid plants were studied. Results indicate that there is great potential for centralized hybrid generation in the Brazilian Northeast region. However, there is a need for the regulatory framework to evolve to enable its development. •Wind and solar potentials are high in Brazil and are being recently explored.•There are geographic location coincidences and wind-solar energy complementarity.•Currently, there are no specific policies for hybrid energy projects in Brazil.•Wind-solar development points to the advantages of combined centralized generation.•There is need to improve the national energy policy in favour of hybrid enterprises.
ISSN:0957-1787
1878-4356
DOI:10.1016/j.jup.2020.101084