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Mylena C. da Silva
Programa de Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG
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Lucas S. Chaves
Programa de Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG
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Thales A. C. Maia
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG
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Igor A. Pires
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG
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Braz de Jesus C. Filho
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG
Keywords:
Distributed Generation, Photovoltaic Solar Energy, Storage System, Gas Microturbine, Cogeneration
Abstract
The evolution of power electronics has added several advantages to the production of electricity. This production, although still very concentrated, has been expanding over the years. Technical regulations support the installation of mini and micro generating grids, adding advantages to consumers due to the proximity to the load. In the case of university campuses, investment in energy self-sufficiency allows for investment in research, diversification of production and cost reduction with this input. In view of this scenario, an Institutional Research and Development project was developed at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Pampulha campus in Belo Horizonte (MG). This article has the objective of publishing containing a general evaluation of the project, considering the means of production of electric energy and the environmental structure, demonstrating the feasibility and advantages for the effective reduction of the costs with electric energy in educational institutions.
