Distributed
Generation in Brazil

Distributed
Generation in Brazil

COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Compensation System

Shared Self-Generation

Remote Self-Consumption

Multiple Consumer Unit Development

The procedure of generating one’s own electricity (Self-Generation), consuming what is necessary and having the surplus go to the public grid is called Distributed Generation, and was enacted by ANEEL (Brazilian Power Regulatory Agency) Law 14.300/2022.

It regulates the Net Metering System (NMS) and the Social Renewable Energy Program (SREP), which in turn determine the Net Metering System, where the total energy sent to the public grid and not consumed during the month is accounted for as credits toward electricity that will be immediately debited from following bills whenever Self-Generation does not meet the total monthly demand. Credits are valid for 60 months.

Within this system, a region served by the same distributor (example: State of São Paulo – Enel Distribuição São Paulo), also allows three complementary conditions:

Shared Self-Generation

Remote Self-Consumption

Multiple Consumer Unit Development

Shared Self-Generation

Remote Self-Consumption

Multiple Consumer Unit Development

SHARED SELF-GENERATION

One or more individuals (Individual Taxpayer ID) or companies (Corporate Tax ID) enter into an agreement, and each consumer unit (company or household) is assigned a predetermined percentage of the power generated by one of the partners.

REMOTE SELF-CONSUMPTION

Energy is produced at one site and used at another, as long as both contracts (electricity bills) are under the same Individual Taxpayer ID or Corporate Tax ID, even if they are in different cities but served by the same distributor.

MULTIPLE CONSUMER UNIT DEVELOPMENT

Similar to shared self-generation, however the electricity percentage for consumption is assigned within one same location (address) and distributed among the various consumers.

FCE SELF-PRODUCTION IN THE FREE CONTRACTING ENVIRONMENT

One of the distinctive features of the Grid Zero Photovoltaic system is its interactive control, which empowers consumers to efficiently manage their energy consumption and electrical loads.  This offers exceptional flexibility to consumers, especially within the Free Contracting Environment (FCE), where they can adjust their energy use according to their needs and preferences.

Not only does this controllability optimize the utilization of solar energy from the photovoltaic panels, but it also enables consumers to decrease their contracts with energy suppliers.  By operating autonomously, the Grid Zero system enables consumers to generate a significant portion of the electricity they need in a sustainable and independent manner.
This energy autonomy not only brings financial benefits to consumers but also enables them to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve greater environmental sustainability.

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