O avanço na utilização das energias renováveis ao longo do tempo pelo mundo e características que influenciam o potencial de geração de energia

Abstract

The importance of the renewable energy resource use has increasing in the last decades due the environmental problems. Besides the environmental benefits, the use of renewable energy is economic in the long run and can avoid a energy crisis in the country. The aim of this study was show that several countries around the world, although slowly, are increasing and replacing more and more the use of non-renewable energy resources to renewable resources. Various aspects determine whether the site is suitable for the harnessing energy from the sun, wind, among others. Through several studies and researchs, it was concluded the most favorable sites for the installation of wind farms and solar power plants.