Análise econômica e de geração de energia elétrica da PCH Apucaraninha

Abstract

Small hydroelectric plants, better known as PCHs, are smaller electrical energy generating structures compared to large hydroelectric plants. Therefore, they become lower-cost enterprises, with a good energy supply rate, becoming a great cost-benefit for the country. These projects have an installed capacity between 1MW and 30MW. They are often viable options, since PCHS do not require such an abundant water flow, and can be built in smaller rivers, or in tributaries of large rivers. From this point on, environmental licensing becomes simpler, as the environmental impact is inevitably lower compared to a large plant. In this way, these projects can be considered as extremely important for the supply of electrical energy in the country, as well as in the state of Paraná, where this investment has grown, considering the numerous river basins present in the state.