CONTEXTUALIZATION AND ASSUMPTIONS OF NON-TECHNICAL LOSSES IN THE BRAZILIAN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.3172222203108

• Palavras-chave: Non-technical losses; regulation of non-technical losses; energy losses; Brazilian electrical system.

• Keywords: Non-technical losses; regulation of non-technical losses; energy losses; Brazilian electrical system.

• Abstract:

  Energy losses in electrical power systems are caused by the processes inherent to the conduction and transformation of energy, and to causes caused by the theft or fraud of electrical energy. These causes are called Non-Technical Losses (NTP), and are caused by human action for their occurrence. PNTs are a common problem in all electrical systems, with a main focus on electrical energy distribution systems, mainly in developing countries. In this context, the Brazilian electrical system is situated, where PNT corresponded to 7.3% of the energy injected into the grid for the year 2020. Thus, this study aims to contextualize energy losses in the Brazilian electrical system. In this work, the definitions and premises related to the PNTs are reported, highlighting the paradigms intrinsic to the Brazilian electrical system and its complexity. This way, the main considerations involving the regulation of PNTs in Brazil are exposed. In conclusion, PNTs must be mitigated and actions to reduce this problem must be encouraged.