Estimates and analysis of investment in information and communication technologies for the deployment of smart Grid in Brazil

This paper aims to scale resources, estimate and analyze the needs of investments in Information Technology and Communication (ICT) for deployment of Smart Grid in Brazil. The methodology consisted of a survey of the current state of electricity distribution, which defined the technological and communication networks requirements to support the deployment of the main Smart Grid functionalities, followed by a financial viability assessment. The results provide a total cost estimate to implement the considered ICT solutions, broken down into Smart Grid functionalities and geographical aspect (urban and rural). In addition, the paper points out the need for regulatory multidisciplinary setting and structuring of public policies.