Abstract
This century registers a significant expansion in the wind power market. However, the vast majority of these investments are concentrated in large wind turbines. The century begins with an installed capacity of about 20 GW, which reaches 650 GW in 2019. On the other hand, it is important to highlight that small wind turbines have not followed this virtuous path, a fact that is evident in Brazil’s reality. In this context, the article aims at evaluating the current situation of the wind energy market for Small Wind Turbines in Brazil (SWT) and its future perspectives, identifying the main characteristics of the sector, its challenges, and opportunities. It is an exploratory–explanatory research study that investigates the theme, generating knowledge that turns to practical application, as it seeks answers to solve local interests. This methodological approach provides objective evidence that the production of knowledge about the use of SWT in Brazil still remains embryonic, shaded by the impressive progress registered by the major wind farms in the country, despite all the potential and socioeconomic and environmental attractions. This fact credits the revision research with an innovative role in the apprehension of knowledge related to the development of SWT in Brazil.
Highlights
The technological development conducted in the field of energy generation and distribution has led to major changes in the way of life of humanity, and many of these changes are related to the use of energy
Technological variations related to the different internal devices of the wind turbines are mainly associated with the existence or not of a gearbox and power control systems
An analysis of the market for small wind farms in Brazil shows that a small number of companies stand out: Enersud, WEG Electrical Equipment, Wind Canoes, ZM Bombas, and Suma Engenharia—Installer/Designer
Summary
The technological development conducted in the field of energy generation and distribution has led to major changes in the way of life of humanity, and many of these changes are related to the use of energy. In the 18th century, the improvement of the efficiency of the thermal machine led to an intensification of the pace of industrial production, making consumer goods more accessible. This same machine would start, in the following century, the use of motorized transport, with the advent of steam-powered ships and locomotives. At the end of the 19th century, the development of the internal combustion engine culminated in the invention of the automobile, which transformed the scene of urban centers These same engines are currently responsible for the propulsion of ships and aircraft, facilitating the transport of goods and people between continents. The invention of the transistor made the microelectronics revolution possible, increasingly present in our daily lives, and the design of the nuclear reactor gave rise to a new way of obtaining electricity, currently responsible for about 11% of the worldwide electricity matrix [1]
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