Uso de energia fotovoltaica em edificações de grande porte: estudo de caso do Centro de Cultura e Eventos da UFSCar

Abstract

This paper presents an study about the energetic potential of the Culture and Events Center of Federal University of São Carlos, from the photovoltaic system instalation to introduce na alternative to the energy generation and contribute to decrease of energy expanses of the Brazilian public sector. The research involved the use of software such as SunData from CRESESB (Center of References for solar and Wind Energy Sérgio de S. Brito) to obtain data such as solar irradiation and GoogleMaps to obtain the coordinates and finally, the PVsyst for sizing the system beyond technical visits and obtaining measurements through the architectural project, culminating in a photovoltaic system of approximately 383kW of installed power. The result was a system capable of generating approximately 563MWh of energy per year, which represents around 4% of the UFSCar energy demand. Finally, a financial analysis amount for the system implemantation was performed and it was found that it would be possible to return the R$ 2.112.600,00 invested in approximately 6 years, considering the actual energy tariff. With this study, it is expected that it will be possible to move towards economic and environmental sustainability and contribute to the transformation of the UFSCar Campus into an urban power plant.