Do consumidor cativo ao livre: análise da viabilidade econômica entre consumidor cativo com geração distribuída e autoprodutor de energia para uma unidade do grupo A.

Abstract

The decision-making process regarding different investment possibilities in projects involves assessing their economic-financial viability, where the theoretical framework provides the necessary resources for choosing the investment. In this process, the pursuit of efficient spending within the commercial sector, where energy is one of the highest-cost inputs, drives consumers to seek options that reduce electricity expenses. Thus, the transitional aspect of the electric sector, due to the reduction of incentives for distributed generation and the opening of the free energy market to all consumers in group A, brings to their reality the discussion regarding which model will best benefit their enterprises. This demands that energy managers stay constantly updated on regulatory and legal norms in the sector to identify the scenario that will optimize energy input costs. This work presents the available contracting environments and compares the investment viability in two different energy generation modalities—distributed generation and self-generation—through the study of their regulations and modeling assumptions, aimed at a consumer from group A in the cultural and food sectors, in order to contribute to the choice of the best solution for efficient and low-cost consumption.