Panorama atual e viabilidade de instalação de novas PCHS.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to approach the main difficulties referring to the installation of a Small Hydro, discussing the needed environmental permits to launch the project, the funding possibilities, the potential already studied and the general Small Hydro’s theoretical energy generation potential. A brief bibliographic review defines what is a Small Hydro e presents the current situation of this energy source in the Brazilian Electric System. The conclusions are that is currently viable the settlement of new enterprises of this nature in Brazil, taking account the main topics argued in this paper.