Emprego da energia fotovoltaica voltada para casas populares

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis develops a photovoltaic project for popular housing, in addition to showing the benefits that the generation of electric energy from clean and renewable source provides for a low-income family. The main objective is an economic sustainability that the family can have with the photovoltaic power generation system installed in their own home, as a consequence, the reduction of the value of the monthly payment paid to the energy distributor is highlighted, since such value is significant for the family. This paper presents the whole theory that involves the photovoltaic system, the survey of consumer demand, the design of the project to be installed in the residence to meet the needs of housing, with due care to also dimension all the equipment necessary for the operation system. A financial survey was also conducted to find out the cost of the project. This paper contributes to the growth of solar energy in Brazil, a country that has a great availability of solar energy potential.