Author :
Jardini, J.A. ; Ramos, Dorel Soares ; Martini, Jose Sidnei C. ; Reis, L.B. ; Tahan, C.M.V.
Author_Institution :
Sao Paulo Univ., Brazil
fDate :
4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
With deregulation and the privatization processes in progress, there were high expectations that the private sector would invest in generation and transmission, but this did not occur. The shortage of generation was exacerbated by drought conditions that deteriorated reservoir levels. These circumstances led to an increase of the risk of an energy shortage. Plans are now being implemented that take measures to assure a proper balance of generation and consumption in the near and long-term future.
Keywords :
electricity supply industry; investment; power system economics; power system planning; Brazilian energy crisis; deregulation; drought conditions; energy shortage risk; generation investment; private sector; privatization; reservoir levels deterioration; transmission investment; Electronic mail; Power generation economics; Power system analysis computing; Power system dynamics; Power system economics; Power system planning; Power system protection; Power system relaying; Power system stability; Shunt (electrical);
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Review, IEEE
