Avaliação do potencial energético da energia solar na zona rural do município de Manicoré, Amazonas

Abstract

Rural areas of the Amazon face limited access to electricity supply; in this context, the installation of photovoltaic systems would allow local electricity generation, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and diesel generators. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of using solar energy in a rural area in the municipality of Manicoré/AM to meet local energy demand. The study was conducted in the rural area of Colônia Valdenor Campos, located on the Atininga road branch, approximately 5,5 km from the city of Manicoré/AM. The data were obtained from solar radiation reanalysis data provided by the ERA5-Land dataset of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). The results indicate that the average monthly photovoltaic generation potential is approximately 160.9 kWh/month. Such a value demonstrates the significant availability of solar energy in the area; it is worth noting that the implementation of photovoltaic systems in rural Amazonian communities can be an efficient and environmentally suitable alternative to meet local energy demand, reducing dependence on diesel generators and the environmental impact resulting from the use of fossil fuels.