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Energy: what are the low hanging fruits (Brazil)?
Energy: what are the low hanging fruits (Brazil)?
For those who follow the world of energy globally, they notice a clear trend around selected sources and even associated solutions.
Are they also the best for Brazil?
Our cultural profile greatly appreciates the global trends - especially those that are gaining prominence in the developed world.
And here are my questions.
1. Are electric cars an interesting and convenient solution for Brazil, which has ethanol as a tested source, with low emissions and, above all, on par with our purchasing power?
2. Do “non-firm” solar and wind energy make sense for a country that has much more competitive “firm” alternatives?
3. Could replacing instantaneous heaters (showers ) by accumulation ones (tanks) greatly reduce the national demand by shifting heating times to off-peak?
4. Could tackling power theft that represents a relevant fraction of the energy delivered by the national integrated system bring an important benefit?
5. Wouldn't it be high time for Brazil to implement a demand response program to reduce costs for all Brazilians?
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