Energia fotovoltaica: estudo de caso na Gelo Mineral

Abstract

Photovoltaic energy has numerous benefits for companies in general. The study was carried out at the company Gelo Mineral, which has a photovoltaic plant as a data source. The research aimed to carry out a case study identifying benefits, problems, difficulties, strengths and weaknesses related to photovoltaic energy implemented in the organization. The methodology consisted of bibliographic research through articles and books, and field research of the case study type, documental, descriptive, qualitative and quantitative. The study data were collected through organization documents and interviews with the administrative manager, administrative assistants of Gelo Mineral and commercial representative of Capital Solar, in May 2023. As a result, it can be identified that the photovoltaic energy project implemented by The organization studied achieved the intended objective of reducing the cost of energy, as well as fiscal stimulus, energy security and improvement of the company's image related to the adoption of sustainable practices. It may show that the barriers encountered have been overcome.