Analysis of the Technical and Economic Viability of the Implementation of a Solar Photovoltaic System in a Hotel in the City of Surubim

Abstract

Since the issuance of ANEEL Normative Resolution No. 482/2012 the Brazilian society may finally have the right to install photovoltaic panels in its factories, businesses and residences to generate its own electric energy. In the specific case of hotels and / or motels, the installation of facilities to use the sun as a source of electricity generation and for heating water is of great economic importance for the establishment. The energy bill represents a high percentage of the fixed costs of these establishments, which usually have heated water in all bathrooms, air conditioners, mini-bars and light bulbs in all rooms. This work aims to make an expedited analysis of the technical feasibility of the implantation of a solar photovoltaic system in a hotel in the city of Surubim. As a result of the implementation of this project, the hotel achieved an internal rate of return of 26% in an interval of 25 years, with positive cash flow from the 4th year post-implantation of the Photovoltaic System.