Framework para o cenário de regulamentação da smart energy

Abstract

The energy sector is going through a transition process, in which it is heading towards a more distributed, bidirectional, cleaner and dynamic scenario. In this scenario, energy systems will be more digitized, decentralized and decarbonized, and will include a large amount of data storage in relation to supply, demand, consumption, and energy sharing, in addition to real-time analysis of these data. Energy Cloud (EC) or Smart Energy (SE) meets energy management requirements considering this flexible and dynamic transition. EC can be described as a platform that will use cloud computing resources and will integrate storage technologies, real-time analysis and management of a large amount of data. Therefore, there is a need to modify regulatory frameworks to adapt to this new cloud-based energy management model. In this sense, the general objective of this thesis is to propose a framework for the Energy Cloud regulatory scenario that can help energy regulators in the transition process to this model. The thesis was built in five steps, designed to address five specific objectives defined to achieve the general objective. The first specific objective is to identify technical, economic and environmental regulations for EC management, contrasting what exists or is proposed in the literature with likely future needs. The second specific objective is to map the actors and processes of regulation of energy systems, establish the relationships between both, and outline guidelines for the establishment and/or modification of regulations related to the transition of energy systems to EC. The third objective is to identify the factors that interfere in the regulatory process of the energy sector. The fourth objective is to propose a diagnosis for the EC regulatory process. The fifth objective is to structure a framework around the energy regulatory scenario with opportunities for EC implementation. Methodologically, the research was supported by bibliographical and documentary research, research with specialists in the area and focus group. This research contributes to the energy regulatory scenario with an emphasis on the development and evolution of EC, as it presents a systemic view of the problems that delay this process and presents a framework with opportunities for the regulatory system so as not to cause delays in the development and evolution of this energy management model.