Geração de energia elétrica: um estudo do potencial eólico nacional.

Abstract

This paper presents a study of wind energy in Brazil, stating the estimated wind resource of each of the five national regions, by means of literature based on books, scientific papers, indexed journals and materials made available by the main characteristics bodies and institutions responsible for the Brazilian electricity sector, printed or in digital format. Initially a general explanation of the principles of wind energy will be taken, showing the origin of the winds and the factors that influence their behavior, as well as the main technical aspects of operation of power generation through wind power, with emphasis on horizontal axis wind turbines, as are those used in Brazil. Then he realized, based on state and national wind atlas published to date, exposure of prevailing speeds and directions and types of winds characteristic of each of the five Brazilian states and the most influential regions in this potential. Finally, it was found that the Northeast is the most promising in generating energy through wind power.