Projeto e análise de viabilidade de pontos de espera cobertos por painéis fotovoltaicos

Abstract

Nowadays, there are a lot of idle public spaces that could become spots for solar energy capture, like the bus stops. They could be used to produce electric power through photovoltaic panels, making the waiting more comfortable to the population and bringing economy to the public organizations. It was realized a study case about the cost comparison between the photovoltaic energy generation and the use of the electric power distribution network. To accomplish that goal, it was applied the method of investment analysis through Net Present Value (NPV) calculation. The obtained results allowed to notice that the most economically viable alternative is the use of the electric power provided by the local electric power company. Thus, it was verified that there is still the need for studies about this issue. They might obtain a better efficiency for the off-grid solar energy system and make viable the use of this system in the urban environments context.