Energia sustentável: o cenário das usinas fotovoltaicas como investimento consciente

Abstract

This study addresses the topic of sustainable energy, focusing on the scenario of photovoltaic plants as a conscious investment. The general objective is to analyze and present the environmental and economic benefits of photovoltaic plants, using specific data from a plant in operation, aiming to understand its impact on mitigating climate change and its potential as a sustainable investment. The specific objectives include the presentation and conceptualization of sustainable energy and urban development, the discussion of the impacts of hydroelectric plants on the environment, the analysis of the environmental and economic aspects of photovoltaic energy, and the approach to the environmental advantages of photovoltaic plants in relation to hydroelectric plants, based on literature. The methodology adopted follows the comparative analysis of real data from PCH Forquilha IV and calculated data from an idealized photovoltaic solar plant. The results revealed the economic and environmental viability of photovoltaic plants compared to hydroelectric plants, highlighting the efficiency and benefits associated with solar energy. Finally, the conclusion highlights the importance of the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy matrix, emphasizing the opportunities and challenges involved in the adoption of renewable technologies for sustainable development.