Redução de perdas de energia elétrica no Brasil por meio das redes inteligentes e medidores inteligentes: uma análise qualiquantitativa

Abstract

The Brazilian power grid has multiple generation sources, focusing on clean and renewable energy. Electricity consumption has increased over the years, proving the dependence of the final consumer and other economic sectors such as industry and commerce. As a result, energy losses from generation to final consumption of electricity, called technical and non-technical losses, may increase. Therefore, to reduce these losses and ensure the efficiency and quality of the electrical energy supply, there are a number of technologies. Smart grids and smart meters bring several benefits to both electric utilities and end users. This paper analyses the scenario of energy losses in the Brazilian electricity distribution system and examines the benefits and contributions of these technologies. A bibliographic study is carried out on the proposed topic and the search for knowledge and verified data that testify to and prove the effectiveness of this technological system.