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Development of the wind power in Brazil: Political, social and technical issues

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  • Juárez, Alberto Aquino
  • Araújo, Alex Maurício
  • Rohatgi, Janardan Singh
  • de Oliveira Filho, Oyama Douglas Queiroz

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This paper aims to present a review of the increasing contribution of wind power to the Brazilian electric matrix and an analysis of the main impact on technical, political and social aspects. This work takes into account the state-of-art of the wind power technology, the wind resource potential and the evolution of installed capacity in the country. The institutional programs and the fiscal incentives provided by the Brazilian government are also discussed in this paper, including its impacts on the society. We have reviewed national and international reports and relevant scientific papers to realize this work. The analysis shows that electric crisis in 2001 led the Brazilian government to develop new energy policies that supported the rapid growth of the wind industry from imported technology. Later on in the year 2004, the government mandated that the technology be developed within the country. It is expected that from 2011 (of approximately 1500MW) until 2021 the installed wind capacity would increase by a factor of 600%. However, the national technology acquisition and development is still incipient. It is important to produce locally wind turbine components and is highly desirable to increase collaboration between industries and universities in the country.

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  • Juárez, Alberto Aquino & Araújo, Alex Maurício & Rohatgi, Janardan Singh & de Oliveira Filho, Oyama Douglas Queiroz, 2014. "Development of the wind power in Brazil: Political, social and technical issues," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 39(C), pages 828-834.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:39:y:2014:i:c:p:828-834
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2014.07.086
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