Estudo comparativo de energia solar fotovoltaica: estudo de caso Estados Unidos e Brasil.

Abstract

The present study analyzes the photovoltaic solar energy in the United States and in Brazil. This study considers aspects like solar radiation and government incentives for the use of this renewable source of energy. In the beginning of this work, it is presented a comparison of the evolution of the solar energy in both countries. Such analysis helps the reader to be contextualized and understand the current scenario of the development of the solar energy, both in the United States and Brazil. After this analysis, a solar power system and its main components are described in details. And, finally, the policy energy of each country is outlined, and how it influences the development of them on the use of this source of energy.